The teams of Argentina and Poland qualified for the round of 16 of the Qatar 2022 World Cup after a dramatic outcome in the matches that were played simultaneously.
A foul by the Polish goalkeeper Szczesny on Messi in a divided play that did not seem to be of much consequence, the VAR announced it as a penalty that was charged by the Argentine 10, but the goalkeeper perfectly guessed the shot and drowned out the cry of goal from the albiceleste to the minute 39 of the game.
As soon as the second half began, Alexis MacAllister received a cross from Nahuel Molina, to define in a great way for the 1-0 to unleash the celebration of the Argentine fans.
At minute 67, Julián Álvarez made it 2-0 for Argentina, securing first place in group C to meet Australia in the round of 16 on December 3.
While Mexico defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1 with goals from Henry Martínez at 47′ and Luis Chávez at minute 52′ for the Mexican victory, they fought until the end to get one more goal that would give them the qualification, they even scored at 87′ but there was an offside position, when the Mexicans were launched into the attack, Saudi Arabia’s goal came in stoppage time to end Mexico’s dream.
In this group C Argentina finished as the leader with 6 points, Poland and Mexico finished tied with 4 points, however the goal difference favored the Poles and that is why they ranked second, a great disappointment for the Mexican team in this world cup and I finish last Saudi Arabia with 3 units.
Poland in the round of 16 phase will face the French team, that match will take place next Sunday, December 4.
