The darkening of an identity
United players trudged off the London Stadium at the weekend, heads down after West Ham inflicted a third loss in only seven games for Jose Mourinho’s team.
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90′ – Musa is taken off for Nigeria and replaced by Simy
Argentina: 2
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Yellow Card
90′ – John Obi Mikel is given a booking for a late challenge
Argentina: 2
Nigeria>: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
89′ – Alex Iwobi is brought on to replace Kenneth Omeruo for Nigeria
Argentina: 2
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Goal
86′ – Marcus Rojo strikes with a crisp side volley which finds the bottom right hand corner, to give Argentina a 2-1 lead.
Argentina: 2
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
81′ – Ighalo’s shot is blocked by Armani in the Argentina goal to keep Argentina alive
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
78′ – Argentina pressing for the second goal as Sergio Aguero is brought on for Argentina in place of Nicolas Tagliafico
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
74′ – Ighalo’s shot blazes wide for Nigeria as VAR is brought in again after Marcus Rojo header deflects off his hand
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
72′ – Maximiliano Meza is brought on for Angel Di Maria in a tactical substitution for Argentina
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
70′ – Ndidi blazes his shot over after a lovely dummy by Ighalo for Nigeria
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
68′ – Corner Kicks: Nigeria 3, Argentina 1
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Yellow Card
64′ – Banega for Argentina is shown a yellow card after a meaty challenge in midfield
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
62′ – Shots on Goal: Argentina 3, Nigeria 2
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
59′ – Argentina Substitution Perez off and Pavon on
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
57′ – Possession: Argentina 64%,Nigeria 36%
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Goal
51′ – Victor Moses converts the penalty from the spot to draw Nigeria level.
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Yellow Card
48′ – VAR is brought into the spotlight again as Macherano is penalised for holding in the box
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 0
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
46′ – Substitute for Nigeria as Ighalo is brought on to add an attacking threat in this second half or Iheanacho
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 0
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Half Time
45′ – Argentina deservedly lead at the break 1-0 against Nigeria
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 0
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Free-Kick
46′ – Nigeria have a free kick which is cleared by the Argentina defense<
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 0
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
45′ – 2 added minutes at the end of the 1st half
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 0
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
43′ – Argentina looking to slow the clock down before half-time as Nigeria press just before the break
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 0
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
40′ – Armani acts as a sweeper in the Argentina goal as he clears the danger
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 0
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
38′ – Di Maria shot blocked after slick build up work by Argentina
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 0
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Free-Kick
33′ – Messi Free kick is wonderfully tipped onto the post by Nigerian goal-keeper Uzoho
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 0
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
94′ – That is Full Time what dramatic scenes as Argentina qualify for the Round of 16 with a gritty 2-1 win over Nigeria.
Argentina: 2
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog