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Argentina’s double blow in extra time; beats Switzerland 3-1, enters semifinals

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KANSAS CITY: Argentina finally scored the winning goal, keeping the fans on edge. Argentina knocked out Switzerland by scoring two goals in extra time and reached the semi-finals. The victory was 3-1. Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored goals for Argentina in extra time. Argentina's opponent in the semi-finals is England.


Argentina scored the first goal in the 10th minute of the match. Alexis Mac Allister converted a corner kick taken by Lionel Messi. Switzerland's first goal came in the 67th minute of the second half. Dan Nthoey scored the goal. The match went into extra time after the score was tied at the regular time. The Swiss team made a great defense from the beginning.


However, the Swiss team, reduced to 10 men after Switzerland player Briel Embolo received a second yellow card in the 72nd minute of the match, focused more on defense. Argentina took the lead again in the 112th minute by scoring a goal. Then, in the 120th minute, Argentina scored the winning goal and advanced to the semi-finals.

RELATED TOPICS: ARGENTINA, BEATS, SWITZERLAND, ENTERS, SEMIFINALS
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