Victory Despite Messi's Missed PK... Argentina Advances to Round of 16 with 2-0 Win

Messi misses penalty kick at 28 minutes in first half
Creates chances afterward and assists teammates' goals
Advances to Round of 16 as group leader

On the afternoon of the 30th (local time), at the 974 Stadium in Doha, Qatar, during the third match of Group C in the 2022 Qatar World Cup group stage between Poland and Argentina, Argentina secured a 2-0 victory to advance to the round of 16. Messi and the players are greeting the fans.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] Argentina, led by Lionel Messi playing his last World Cup as a player, has advanced to the round of 16.

On the morning of the 1st (Korean time), Argentina defeated Poland 2-0 in the third match of Group C in the '2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup' held at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar.

The goals were concentrated in the second half. Alexis Mac Allister scored in the 2nd minute of the second half, followed by Juli?n ?lvarez in the 23rd minute of the second half. Messi's assistance was crucial. Although Messi missed a penalty kick he earned himself in the 28th minute of the first half, putting the team in a difficult situation, he later created space for his teammates and led to goals despite being closely marked by two to three defenders.

This match was a decisive game for Argentina's fate to advance to the round of 16. This was because they lost 1-2 to Saudi Arabia, a much weaker team, in the first match. However, by winning against Poland, Argentina advanced to the round of 16 as the top team in the group with 2 wins and 1 loss (6 points).