Argentina 3:1 Suiza — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Lionel Messi, with a rating of 8.8 as a forward, orchestrated Argentina's 3-1 win over Switzerland in the World Cup quarterfinals. The victory was never straightforward, with the match requiring extra time to settle a contest that had see-sawed through regulation.

Alexis Mac Allister put Argentina ahead in the 10th minute from a Messi assist, but Switzerland grew into the half. Breel Embolo received a yellow card in the 44th minute, and after Dan Ndoye equalised in the 67th minute from Ricardo Rodríguez's pass, Embolo was sent off for a second yellow in the 72nd minute. Argentina, aided by a VAR review in the 71st minute, then dominated extra time: Julián Álvarez scored in the 112th minute from José López's assist, and Lautaro Martínez sealed it in the 120th minute.

Argentina controlled the match on the numbers, holding 59% possession, firing 22 shots, and earning eight corners to Switzerland's two. The first half was tighter, with Argentina's xG at 0.28 to Switzerland's 0.06, but the second half saw Argentina's possession spike to 66% and their xG reach 0.52. Lionel Messi was the standout with a rating of 8.8 as a forward, dictating play despite not scoring. CheckLive's model rated Argentina marginally ahead, and the result confirmed that prediction, with live signals backing the winner.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Argentina vs Switzerland?

Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (World Cup, Quarterfinals).

Who scored?

Alexis Mac Allister (10', assist Lionel Messi) for Argentina; Dan Ndoye (67', assist Ricardo Rodríguez) for Switzerland; Julián Álvarez (112', assist José López) for Argentina; Lautaro Martínez (120') for Argentina.

Was Argentina's win deserved?

Yes — Argentina were on top for most of the match.

Were there any red cards in Argentina vs Switzerland?

Yes — sent off: Breel Embolo (Switzerland, 72').

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