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Argentina centre-forward Lionel Messi kicked things off by scoring the first goal for the team in a penalty shoot in the 34th minute.

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Messi celebrated this step towards victory with his teammates as the goal lifted the team's spirit.

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Argentina forward Julian Alvarez was next, as he scored the second goal for the team against Croatia in 39th minute.

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Alvarez continued to give Croatia a real hard time by 'almost' scoring goals against them repeatedly.

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Mateo Kovacic of Croatia in action with Leandro Paredes and Rodrigo De Paul, as he attempts to dominate the field.

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Argentina's MacAllister went head on against Croatia's Kovacic & Gvardiol during the match.

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Alvarez was going head on with Croatia however, Dominik Livakovic was successful in defending a goal several times.

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Just then, Alvarez kicked the ball and scored his team's third goal past Croatia's goalkeeper Livakovic in the 69th minute.

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Another close call came for Croatia as Argentina's Nicolás Tagliafico attempted a goal but Croatian goalkeeper Livaković defended it.

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Post the win, Argentina players were seen celebrating together as they advanced to FIFA World Cup 2022 Finals.

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