The World Cup in Qatar will be memorable for Argentina fans. Because Lionel Messi not only won the World Cup but also created moments that the spectators sitting in the gallery and watching the game in front of the TV will never forget.
The Netherlands faced Argentina in the quarter-finals. Argentina easily got two goals. At that time, the audience was very relaxed. They thought that Argentina would easily get through and reach the semi-finals.
But with seconds to go, the Netherlands paid for two goals, and the game was back in the balance. Many Argentinian spectators sat in the gallery watching the game and became very worried. The same incident happened again in the final match.
Argentina played brilliantly and sent the ball into France’s net twice. Again France paid for two goals in the last minute and the game was back to level. The fans did not expect that the quarter-finals and finals would be similar.
Messi’s team could easily have won the match with Australia by 2-0. But in the last minute of the game, the Australian players got two great chances. Many thought the Australians might be able to take the game to extra time.
Argentina survived thanks to Lisandro Martinez and goalkeeper Emiliano. Argentina played very well in the semi-final match. Julián Alvarez played so well in that match that Argentina fans will always remember.
He contributed directly and indirectly to all three goals. When Argentina took a 0-0 lead in the first match against Saudi Arabia, no one thought that Messi’s team would leave the field in defeat. But this happened, and the entire football world was surprised.