19′ First Australian incursion
Behich is served on the left side and manages to penetrate the surface… But is physically moved by De Paul. Goal kick.
17′ Gomez lights the first wick
First strike of the match, signed Papu Gomez. Left side, at 20 meters, the attacker is hampered by a false rebound and sends the ball well above.
15′ Irvine takes the first card
It was hanging in the nose of the Australians! Jackson Irvine is penalized for a sole on Acuna. It shouldn’t be the last.
12′ Alvarez attempts the raid
20-meter race from the Argentine striker, who just misses his last dribble, which would have put him in a striking position. Lack of space, it tries the individual exploit.
9′ It’s not hectic
Australia are waiting behind and playing hard on the man, Argentina are looking for the right rhythm. We are always waiting for the first opportunity or the first shot.
6′ Fernandez wipes a sole
Involuntary sole of Duke, Fernandez remains on the ground. It plays physical on the Australian side.
4′ Possession argentine
For now, the Albiceleste is spinning the ball quietly. No offensives to put in their mouths.
1′ Let’s go!
Kick off given by Australia.
19:54
Both teams on the pitch
Argentina and Australia enter the Al-Rayyan stadium… Make way for anthems!
19:49
Kick-off is getting closer
19:40
And for Australia, then?
The Socceroos did not really make a good impression against France (4-1) in their first match, but snatched their qualification with two surprising successes against Tunisia (1-0) and Denmark (1 -0).
19:36
Update on the start of the Argentinian competition
Argentina had started their competition very badly, with a surprise defeat against Saudi Arabia (2-1), but recovered rather well against Mexico (2-0) then Poland (2-0).
19:09
In the 1000 for Messi
National hero and leader of Argentina in this campaign in Qatar, Messi will play against Australia the 1000th match of his career… for 788 goals, just that.
19:02
The composition of Argentina
No Angel Di Maria on the Argentinian side: touched during the last match of the Albiceleste, he gives way to Papu Gomez.
18:59
The Netherlands are waiting for their opponent
Winners of the United States (3-1), without having had to force their talent, the Netherlands will meet the winner of the evening in the quarter-finals.
18:49
The Australian composition
First tenure of his career in selection for Keanu Baccus.
18:48
Welcome to all !
Welcome to this live to follow live commentary of the round of 16 between Argentina and Australia, which starts at 8 p.m. at the Ahmed-ben-Ali stadium, in Al-Rayyan.
