The Argentine’s hopes were rekindled after a 2-0 win over Poland on Wednesday, November 30 (Thursday, December 1, Manila time). The win secured a spot in the last 16 for star Lionel Messi‘s side.
Argentina beat Poland despite Lionel Messi‘s missed penalty.
De Paul: “Messi is our captain, who drives the boat. Against Mexico, he opened the game and today, when he failed, we showed that we are behind him to support him.”
— FC Barcelona Fans Nation (@fcbfn_live) November 30, 2022
― TNT Sports Argentina pic.twitter.com/7R69G2iZW9
“The team was convinced we were going to win. Once we scored the goal, we were able to do our thing. This is a group that whoever plays knows what they have to do. This is the strength of the group. The togetherness. We have to prepare for the game [Australia] as usual. We know it’s going to be very tough. I want to say to the Argentinians the same as always, especially after losing the first match, that we should remain calm, that this group can do well.” Messi said.
“I’m very happy, personally and for the group. We played a great match, and we sealed the qualification. We’re going to give our best and give everything to the Argentinian people.” Julián Álvarez said.
🗣️ Leo Messi: “I ask the fans to trust us… This group will not let them down.” pic.twitter.com/geuSRPnEzq
— Barça Worldwide (@BarcaWorldwide) December 1, 2022
Messi missed a first-half penalty, but Argentina’s Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez scored in a 2-0 win over Poland at the 974 Stadium in Doha.
How do you plan to stop Messi today?
— Troll Football (parody) (@Troll_Futballl) November 30, 2022
Poland coach: "The world has been thinking about that for 18 years and failing, you want me to stop him in 90 minutes" pic.twitter.com/WVjV96GtT7