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Argentina equalizes against Egypt, 2-2, in World Cup round-of-16

The Zioneer Intelligence Desk
Argentina beats Egypt 3-2 in extra time, Messi scores and assists in comeback

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TL;DR

Argentina scored a second goal, leveling the score at 2-2 against Egypt in the ongoing World Cup round-of-16 match, according to match reports. The equalizer came minutes after Argentina had cut the lead to 2-1.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Argentina equalized to 2-2 against Egypt in the World Cup round-of-16 match, just minutes after cutting the deficit to 2-1 as reported at 20:46 Jerusalem. The quick equalizer shifts the momentum in a game that will decide a quarter-final berth.

The Zioneer first reported the match schedule at 16:30 Jerusalem. During the match, the desk reported at 16:30 Jerusalem that Egypt took the lead and Lionel Messi missed a penalty, and that Egypt extended to 2-0. Argentina then scored to make it 2-1, reported at 20:46 Jerusalem. The source has been consistent match reports.

As The Zioneer reported on July 4, Argentina survived a 3-2 extra-time thriller against Cape Verde to reach the round of 16. Messi scored his 19th World Cup goal in a 3-1 win over Jordan, as reported on June 28. The group stage dynamics included Jordan nearly earning a point against Algeria, as reported on June 23.

The scorer of the equalizer has not yet been officially confirmed.

02 · How it developed

8 developments

  1. Latest

    Messi sets all-time World Cup assists record and scores 8th tournament goal.

  2. Argentina defeated Egypt with a final score of 3-2.

  3. Argentina won 3-2; Lionel Messi scored and provided an assist.

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