Argentina beats Nigeria 3-2 as both teams advance

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2 in their last World Cup group match on Wednesday, with Lionel Messi and Ahmed Musa scoring two goals each before Marcos Rojo clinched the winner.

Argentina won Group F while Nigeria also advanced in spite of the loss.

Messi scored in the third minute, slamming in the rebound after Angel Di Maria’s shot bounced off the post. Nigeria replied within a minute as Musa cut in from the left with a curling shot toward the far post.

Messi’s perfectly hooked free kick put Argentina back in front just before halftime.

The second half started at the same fast pace as the first as Musa concluded his brace and Rojo made it 3-2 from a corner within the first five minutes.

The Super Eagles will meet the winner of Group E in the 2nd round of the competition.