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1. 90+7'

   The referee checks his watch and blows his whistle to signal the end of this match.

2. 90+5'

   Nico Paz (Argentina) makes a rough challenge and Szymon Marciniak blows his whistle for a foul. Algeria will take a free kick.

3. 90'

   There will be a minimum of 6 min. of added time.

4. 90'

   Great teamplay by Argentina as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.

5. 88'

   Ramiz Zerrouki (Algeria) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack.

6. 86'

   The defensive wall does its job and blocks the free kick from Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) on the edge of the box.

7. 86'

   This will be a very dangerous free kick from just outside the box and it's a very promising distance, indeed. Let's see what Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) will come up with.

8. 85'

   Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) commits a rough foul. Szymon Marciniak stops the game and makes a call. Algeria earn a free kick which could lead to a goal-scoring opportunity.

9. 82'

   Substitution. Ramiz Zerrouki (Algeria) on for Nabil Bentaleb.

10. 81'

    Substitution. Adil Boulbina replaces Ibrahim Maza (Algeria).

11. 80'

    Lionel Scaloni decides to make a substitution. Cristian Gabriel Romero will be replaced by Nicolas Otamendi (Argentina).

12. 80'

    Substitution. Lionel Messi makes way for Nico Paz (Argentina).

13. 76' 3 - 0

    Goal! Nicolas Gonzalez finds Lionel Messi (Argentina) with a clever pass. He steps inside his man on the edge of the box and whips a tremendous shot into the bottom left corner. Fantasy football! 3:0.

14. 76'

    The attendance for today's match is 69045.

15. 74'

    Algeria are showing great team chemistry. They are passing the ball around seamlessly.

16. 72'

    The game gets underway again after that interruption.

17. 69'

    A cooling break is underway.

18. 69'

    That was close by Houssem Aouar (Algeria)! He receives a pass on the edge of the box and shoots, but the ball goes inches wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Argentina.

19. 67'

    Rayan Ait-Nouri (Algeria) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.

20. 66'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) decides to take a short corner instead of crossing into the box.

21. 66'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) latches on to a precise defence-splitting pass and fires a nice strike from a promising distance towards the roof of the net. Luca Zidane has a clear sight of it and makes a comfortable save. The ball is out of play and Argentina manage to earn a corner.

22. 64'

    Substitution. Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) in, Anis Hadj Moussa out.

23. 64'

    Vladimir Petkovic has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Mohamed Amoura (Algeria) replacing Amine Gouiri.

24. 64'

    The referee signals a substitution. Houssem Aouar (Algeria) is brought on as a substitute for Hicham Boudaoui.

25. 63'

    Rafik Belghali (Algeria) sends a beautiful cross into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence manages to clear the ball to safety.

26. 60' 2 - 0

    Goal! Lionel Messi (Argentina) was in the right place at the right time to get to the rebound inside the box and gleefully rifles the ball low into the middle of the net. It's 2:0.

27. 60'

    Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) had a good chance to change the score. He ran towards the goal and unleashed a low shot from just outside the penalty area which went towards the middle of the net, but the goalkeeper was ready and made an amazing save.

28. 60'

    A dangerous looking corner kick from Lionel Messi (Argentina) is cleared to safety by the defence.

29. 59'

    Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina) attempts to find one of his teammates with a fine lofted pass, but the defence reacts well to intercept the effort. The ball goes out of play and Argentina have been awarded a corner kick.

30. 57'

    Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) unleashed a monstrous piledriver. He controlled a pass, glanced up at goal and shot from the edge of the box. It could have been a difficult one for the keeper, but the ball fortunately hit one of the defenders and ball bounced away.

31. 55'

    Here is a change. Thiago Almada is going off and Lionel Scaloni gives the last tactical orders to Nicolas Gonzalez (Argentina).

32. 55'

    It is time for a substitution. Julian Alvarez (Argentina) is on for Lautaro Martinez.

33. 54'

    Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) came close to scoring. He connected with a pass inside the box and perhaps should have done better than direct his shot straight at Luca Zidane.

34. 52'

    Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina) sends a pass into the penalty area, but the opponent manages to cut it out.

35. 51'

    Poor challenge! Cristian Gabriel Romero (Argentina) is penalised for tripping and Szymon Marciniak blows his whistle. Algeria earn a free kick.

36. 51'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) takes a shot after receiving a good pass, but his effort from the edge of the box goes just over the crossbar. The ball goes out of play and Algeria will have a goal kick.

37. 50'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) nearly creates a chance, but his attempt to pick out a teammate with a through ball does not come off.

38. 48'

    Szymon Marciniak blows his whistle and signals a foul after Hicham Boudaoui (Algeria) brought his opponent down. Argentina will take a free kick near the side line.

39. 46'

    Lionel Scaloni has decided to make a substitution during the half-time break. Nahuel Molina (Argentina) comes on the pitch for Gonzalo Montiel.

40. 46'

    Everything is set for the start of the second half.

41. 45+5'

    Szymon Marciniak has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.

42. 45+5'

    Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) climbs above the defence to meet the free kick, but plants his header high over the bar from close range.

43. 45+4'

    Rafik Belghali (Algeria) is penalised for holding. Szymon Marciniak signals a set piece. A free kick has been awarded to Argentina.

44. 45+2'

    Algeria failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.

45. 45+1'

    The ball is cleared after Amine Gouiri (Algeria) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. Algeria force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.

46. 45'

    We will have 4 min. of added time.

47. 44'

    Fares Chaibi (Algeria) skips perfectly past challenges but misdirects his shot from the edge of the box. The ball flies a few yards over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Argentina will have a goal kick.

48. 43'

    Rough tackle by Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina). The referee blows his whistle for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Algeria.

49. 42'

    Thiago Almada (Argentina) controls a nice low pass and shoots from just outside the box, but it's a poor effort that flies into the stands. Wasted opportunity! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Algeria.

50. 41'

    Fares Chaibi (Algeria) leaps high to meet a lofted pass inside the six-yard box, but his header flies yards wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Argentina.

51. 41'

    Algeria take a short corner kick.

52. 40'

    Fares Chaibi (Algeria) collects a great pass inside the box and misses a sitter. His shot was directed towards the right post, but the goalkeeper pulls off a marvellous diving save and denies him. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Algeria.

53. 39'

    One of the players from Argentina times his run too early and the referee blows his whistle for offside.

54. 37'

    Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) tries to create a chance, but puts too much weight on his pass. The ball goes out of play and Algeria will have a goal kick.

55. 37'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) blazes a shot from a long-range free kick and the ball ends somewhere in row Z. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Algeria.

56. 36'

    Rafik Belghali (Algeria) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Szymon Marciniak blows his whistle for a foul. Free kick. Argentina will probably just try to cross the ball in from here.

57. 34'

    Amine Gouiri (Algeria) knocks his opponent down with an over-the-top tackle. Argentina have a free kick.

58. 31'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) was trying to get to the ball but clattered into the legs of the opponent as well. Szymon Marciniak blows his whistle for an infringement. A free kick to Algeria.

59. 29'

    Argentina are playing possession football and controlling the game at present. They are exchanging inch-perfect passes from player to player, making it difficult for the opposition to win the ball.

60. 28'

    The match can continue after the interruption.

61. 25'

    It’s time for the cooling break for the players to take on some fluids. It’s hot out there!

62. 23'

    The most active player in today's match is definitely Lionel Messi (Argentina). He's trying to be on the ball as much as possible and you can literally see the enthusiasm in his play. He keeps exchanging some one touch passes and waits for the right moment to send a killer pass. What a player!

63. 21'

    Some great controlled play and passing from Algeria. They are increasing their possession of the ball and trying to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.

64. 17' 1 - 0

    Goal! Great link up play between Lionel Messi (Argentina) and Rodrigo de Paul gives the former a clear sight of goal on the edge of the box. He doesn't disappoint and beats the keeper in the top right corner. 1:0.

65. 15'

    Algeria seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.

66. 11'

    Gonzalo Montiel (Argentina) commits an ugly tackle on his opponent, but there is no caution from the referee. Another situation results in a direct free kick for Algeria.

67. 10'

    Enzo Fernandez (Argentina) brings an opponent down and Szymon Marciniak interrupts the game. Algeria are given an advantage. They have a free kick.

68. 9' VAR

    The referee looks satisfied after his VAR review and duly disallows the goal for offside. The Algeria players look gutted.

69. 8' VAR

    Wait! Referee Szymon Marciniak has indicated he is going to review the Algeria goal using VAR. It’s probably to see if there was an offside in the build-up.

70. 8' 0 - 1

    Goal! Ibrahim Maza plays a pass to the feet of Fares Chaibi (Algeria), and he shoots into the bottom left corner from inside the box. It's 0:1.

71. 5'

    Gooal! No wait, it's been ruled out for offside. Lionel Messi (Argentina) disagrees, but the linesman is sure about his call.

72. 4'

    The linesman raises his flag for offside before Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) heads on.

73. 3'

    The Argentina players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.

74. 1'

    Enzo Fernandez (Argentina) manages to dispossess his opponent of the ball, but he commits a foul in the process and the referee blows his whistle. It's a free kick to Algeria, but it's in no position for a direct shot on goal.

75. 1'

    The first half has just begun.