Key Events:
– Half-time reading
– Argentina 1-0 Australia at half-time
At the end of an exciting first half, Lionel Messi scored for Argentina just 80 seconds into the game. Australia took about 15 minutes to find their footing, but had some good opportunities created by Riley McGree and Jordy Bos. Mitch Duke’s shot was saved by Emi Martinez, and Messi missed a chance to extend Argentina’s lead.
For the second half, stay tuned!
45+1 min: Leckie makes a dodgy pass that goes straight to Messi on the edge of the Australian area. Messi’s first touch is too heavy, allowing Rowles to clear the ball.
44 min: Bos shows his skill with a crisp one-two with O’Neill, surging towards the D and shooting over the goal.
43 min: Atkinson breaks down the right but his cross isn’t able to find Duke in the penalty area.
42 min: The game is being played in ferocious heat, which could lead to many substitutions in the second half.
40 min: This has been a competitive game with some aggression that is unusual for a friendly match.
38 min: Messi has a chance to score, but his shot goes over the bar.
36 min: Ryan intercepts a dangerous through ball from Messi intended for Mac Allister.
35 min: Gonzalez goes down in the penalty area after a challenge from Atkinson, but play continues as it was an accidental contact.
34 min: McGree and Bos link up well again down the left, but Bos misses the target with his shot.
33 min: Australia has been the better team in the last 10 minutes, pressuring Argentina high up the field.
32 min: Romero is down after a collision with Leckie, but it doesn’t seem like a foul.
31 min: Otamendi is moving gingerly after a collision at the previous corner.
29 min: Leckie’s powerful header from McGree’s corner is well blocked by Molina.
29 min: Baccus forces a mistake from Fernandez, resulting in a corner.
28 min: Duke hits the post after a cross from Bos, but Martinez makes a great save.
24 min: Messi sets up Acuna on the left, resulting in a promising attack for Argentina.
23 min: Bos combines well with McGree, but his cross evades Maclaren and Duke.
22 min: The game is more even now, with Australia finding their rhythm.
19 min: Duke turns Romero on the halfway line but is eventually tackled before getting a shot on goal.
17 min: De Paul’s pass into the area is chested off by Gonzalez towards Mac Allister, but Rowles blocks the shot.
16 min: Every time Messi touches the ball, the crowd erupts in cheers.
15 min: Australia’s formation requires width from their full-backs, and Atkinson makes a promising run.
13 min: Australia’s possession seems to be lower than what was expected.
10 min: Messi has a chance to score, but he puts his shot into the side netting.
7 min: Australia has had a lot of possession, but Argentina quickly capitalizes on their turnovers.
5 min: Mac Allister has a chance to score, but he shoots the ball over the bar.
4 min: Messi scores a classic goal, curling the ball into the net from just outside the area.
1 min: Messi gets the game underway, and Argentina is attacking from left to right.
The pre-match thoughts of Graham Arnold: There is a trophy on the line tonight.
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