Argentina are through to the World Cup final after a 3-0 win against Croatia.
Date published: Tuesday 13th December 2022 8:55 -Lionel Messi scored a penalty and provided a wonderful assist for Julian Alvarez, who bagged a brace, as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to advance to the World Cup final.
Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties to set up a last-four encounter against Zlatko Dalic’s side, who also progressed from the quarter-finals with a shoot-out win as they saw off Brazil. The Manchester City forward burst into the box and was clattered by Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic after getting his shot away.
Croatia assistant coach Mario Mandzukic was sent off for his protestations at the award of the spot-kick before things got even better for Argentina.
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