Date: December 4 2022

Time: 12:30 AM IST

Venue: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium

Ball-by-ball commentary: SportsTiger App


Preview:

After a scary group stage, Argentina will take on an underdog Australian team which stunned the world with its exciting and attacking brand of football in the Round of 16. This World Cup is set to be Lionel Messi’s last dance on this global stage and the Argentinian team would hope to make quick work of the Aussie team at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.


Team news:


Australia 

No injuries were reported for the Australian team. 


Argentina

No injuries were reported for the Argentinian team.


Analysis:


Australia 

Under  Graham Arnold, the Socceroos have emerged as a fan-favourite team in this year’s World Cup. After losing their opening game, Australia has managed to win two straight games to finish second in their group. The squad may not have the flare and talent like their 2006 World Cup squad but Australia makes up for it with grit and an attacking mindset. Players like Craig Goodwin, Mathew Ryan, and Mitchell Duke would hope to create some problems for the tournament favourite Argentina. 


SportsTiger Playing XI of Australia 

Ryan (GK) (C); Karacic, Souttar, Rowles, Behich; Mooy; Leckie, Irvine, McGree, Goodwin; Duke


Argentina

The champions of South America, Argentina haven’t had a smooth-sailing tournament so far in Qatar. Their loss in the opening game raised a lot of eyebrows but soon Lionel Messi redeemed himself and his team with two consecutive wins. The 2021 Ballon d'Or winner has been one of the best players in the tournament and would hope to continue his form in the knockout stage as well. Along with Messi, players like Enzo Fernandes, Lisandro Martinez, and Alexis Mac Allister have also stepped up to shine for Argentina. 


SportsTiger Playing XI of Argentina

E. Martinez (GK); Molina, L Martinez, Romero, Tagliafico; Mac Allister, Fernandez, De Paul; Alvarez, Messi (C), Di Maria


Match Prediction:


Argentina 2-0 Australia


Goal scorer: Lionel Messi (Argentina)


Conclusion:

As per the above prediction, Argentina will beat Australia and qualify for the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022. 


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