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Match 9 Shanghai - Shanghai Stadium
10 August
Argentina
1:0
Australia
1:0 (0:0)
  • Ezequiel LAVEZZI (76')

Referee Viktor KASSAI

Summary

Lavezzi stunner sinks Aussies

Lavezzi stunner sinks Aussies

 Ezequiel Lavezzi's 76th minute goal, the result of a sumptuous passing move, was enough to get Argentina past a defensive Australia, and into the tournament quarter-finals. Australia adopted a defensive posture from the outset, and Argentina took control of the game early. In the 8th minute, a fine pass from Juan Roman Riquelme found Sergio Aguero on the right; the Atletico Madrid man ...

Line-up

ARG
AUS
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Sergio BATISTA (ARG)
(AUS) Graham ARNOLD
Officials
  • Referee: Viktor KASSAI (HUN)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Gabor EROS (HUN)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Tibor VAMOS (HUN)
  • Fourth official: Jair MARRUFO (USA)

Photos

  • Stuart Musialik of Australia (L) tries to stop Lionel Messi (R) and Juan Roman Riquelme of Argentina.
  • A large screen shows Argentina's player Lionel Messi as players listen to the national anthems
  • Juan Riquelme (Top) of Argentina falls onto Stuart Musialik of Australia
  • Sergio Aguero of Argentina controls the ball
  • Argentina's Juan Roman Riquelme (R) is tackled by Australian captain Mark Milligan.
  • Argentina star Lionel Messi (R) is faced by a pack of Australian defenders.
  • Ezequiel Lavezzi (L) of Argentina celebrates with teammate Angel Di Maria
  • Australia's Archie Thompson (R) vies for a ball with Argentina's Ezequiel Garay
  • Australia's Mathew Spiranovic (R) and Ezequiel Lavezzi of Argentina fight for the ball

    • Quotes

    "We knew we were in for a game and that they'd defend in numbers, and that's how it transpired. We didn't play as well as we'd hoped, which is why we struggled to win the game, but we've qualified now. There are still things to improve but we'll work on those as we go on," Sergio Batista, Argentina coach.

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