Argentina centre-forward Lionel Messi kicked things off by scoring the first goal for the team in a penalty shoot in the 34th minute. Messi celebrated this step towards victory with his teammates as the goal lifted the team's spirit. Argentina forward Julian Alvarez was next, as he scored the second goal for the team against Croatia in 39th minute. Alvarez continued to give Croatia a real hard time by 'almost' scoring goals against them repeatedly. Mateo Kovacic of Croatia in action with Leandro Paredes and Rodrigo De Paul, as he attempts to dominate the field. Argentina's MacAllister went head on against Croatia's Kovacic & Gvardiol during the match. Alvarez was going head on with Croatia however, Dominik Livakovic was successful in defending a goal several times. Just then, Alvarez kicked the ball and scored his team's third goal past Croatia's goalkeeper Livakovic in the 69th minute. Another close call came for Croatia as Argentina's Nicolás Tagliafico attempted a goal but Croatian goalkeeper Livaković defended it. Post the win, Argentina players were seen celebrating together as they advanced to FIFA World Cup 2022 Finals.