The Argentinian grinta works wonders from the first minutes. The pressing of the Albiceleste stifles the French midfield. Alexis Mac Allister (5th) and Rodrigo DePaul (8th) uncheck the first strikes.
And then Angel DiMaria enters the scene. The unexpected guest of this final sends first a sending in the sky of Doha before making see stars in Ousmane Dembele. The Argentinian winger plays with his opponent and collapses in the rectangle. There is a contact. Sir Marciniak indicates the penalty spot without hesitation. Lionel Messi assume. With reptile composure. Hugo Lloristaken on the wrong foot, is beaten (1-0, 23rd).
Catchy in duels and brilliant on the ball, the flea is on a mission. Fabulously inspired, he launched a perfect conversion. The leather passes through Julian Alvarez and Mac Allister before sliding down to Di Maria. Isolated at the far post, he adjusts Lloris and doubles the score (2-0, 36th). The break is done, the other star of Rosario has tears in his eyes. Despite his 8 short minutes since the 1/8th finals, El Video holds. It is decisive. Scaloni’s bet pays off.
