Argentina v Cape Verde
Formations & Lineups
Match Leaders
Game Information
Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
Referee:Drew Fischer

Pico Lopes (Cape Verde) Aerial at 89'

Pico Lopes (Cape Verde) Aerial at 89'
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary

Medina has pulled up with an injury as things continue to come unstuck for the Albiceleste, with Nicolas Tagliafico needed to replace him at left-back and coming on with time still ticking away.

Leandro Paredes set a new World Cup passing record for Argentina against Jordan last time out, and he'll come on late for De Paul with the Albiceleste in dire need of some control and execution in what's left of normal time.
Messi found the net in the final 15 minutes of each of Argentina's three group stage matches, but he's been limited to longer-range efforts so far in this second half as Cape Verde's defence get to grips with him.

Looking for a winning goal, Cape Verde bring on the man who netted their second against Uruguay, as Helio Varela replaces Jovane Cabral in yet another attack-minded switch from Bubista.

Bubista looks to add fresh legs with two more changes for Cape Verde, with his captain Mendes replaced by Willy Semedo out wide.
WIDE!!! A long-range Cape Verde free-kick gives Pina a chance to repeat his heroics against Uruguay, but this time, the long run-up and low trajectory only results in a strike that rolls well wide of the mark!
Shot Map
Team Stats
1.33
Expected Goals
0.17
68%
Possession
32%
5 (46%)
Shots on Goal
2 (33%)
2
Big Chances Created
0
1
Big Chances Missed
0
602 (92%)
Accurate Passes
262 (85%)
34
Duels Won
36
1
Saves
4
10
Fouls Committed
8
LAST FIVE MATCHES
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