FIFA World Cup 2014: Argentina Defeats Iran, 1-0

A very tense grinding match between Argentina and Iran with Argentina’s 77% possessing and attacking and Iran’s world class defending. But it dint last long Messi charmed his magic in 91’ minute picking up the ball in a seemingly unthreatening position wide on the right from 25 yards curled an unstoppable left-foot shot into the far corner of the net, leading the team to the next round.

No one expected that 43rd ranking Iran would manage to hold off their powerful opponents until the first minute of stoppage time.It took a brilliant bit of play from Lionel Messi to get Argentina their three points.

Argentina made a lot efforts with 11 shots, 5 on goal against Iran’s 10 — 10! — defenders.

Argentina have to come up with new strategies and not rely on Messi to create a little magic in the final minutes.