Argentina boss Alejandro Sabella concedes Lionel Messi “is a decisive player,” but not their only hero against Iran.
The South Americans risked going behind several times, but in stoppages Messi popped up with a stunning solo effort for the 1-0 result.
Argentina boss Alejandro Sabella concedes Lionel Messi “is a decisive player,” but not their only hero against Iran.
The South Americans risked going behind several times, but in stoppages Messi popped up with a stunning solo effort for the 1-0 result.
“Messi is a decisive player,” Sabella told Sky Sport Italia.
“The team never gave up, we had chances in the first half and after the break Iran made life difficult for us.
“Iran are a complicated side to face.”
This victory puts Argentina in the last 16 of the World Cup.