After being led by two goals, Argentina came from behind to defeat Egypt 3-2. Rarely has any national team in history done that in a World Cup knockout round.
Argentina has just become the second national team in history not from Europe to win a World Cup knockout match despite being trailed by two goals. Historical statistics show that the only time a non-European team did this was Brazil on June 19, 1938, when they came from behind to beat Sweden 4-2.
In Atlanta, the defending chaArgentina re-establishes history 88 years after their thrilling victory over Egyptmpions had to go through moments close to defeat. Egypt unexpectedly took a 2-0 lead thanks to strikes from Yasser Ibrahim (15′) and Mostafa Ziko (67′). Difficulties surrounded Argentina when goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir successfully saved Lionel Messi’s penalty.
However, the final period of the second half witnessed a strong comeback from Argentina. Cristian Romero rekindled hope with a header to reduce the deficit from Messi’s cross in the 79th minute. Right after that, the number 10 star himself equalized the score at 2-2 with a class finish in the 83rd minute.
The drama was pushed to a climax in the 90+3 minute. Lautaro Martinez made a perfect cross for Enzo Fernandez to head from close range, sealing the 3-2 victory for the South American representative.
After the victory over Egypt, Lionel Scaloni and his players will clash with Switzerland in the quarter-finals. The confrontation between the two teams will take place this coming July 11.
