Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to win 3-2 in extra time

Argentina advanced to the Round of 16 after a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde, who were playing in their first World Cup. Lionel Messi opened the scoring in the 29th minute, but Cape Verde equalized through Deroy Duarte in the 59th. Lisandro Martínez restored Argentina's lead early in extra time (92'), only for Cape Verde to equalize again in the 103rd minute. The winner came in the 111th minute via an own goal by Diney Borges off a corner kick. Source: elcaribedr

Key moments

• Messi's opener: A left-footed shot inside the box that beat goalkeeper 'Vozinha'. Source: elcaribedr
• Cape Verde's fightback: Duarte scored from a Ryan Mendes cross, and later in extra time they struck again with a stunning right-footed goal. Source: elcaribedr
• Martínez's heroics: The defender, who had assisted Messi, scored a powerful left-footed strike from a corner to make it 2-1. Source: lavozar
• Decisive own goal: A corner headed by Romero deflected off Borges's hand into the net. Source: elcaribedr

Cape Verde remained unbeaten in regular time across their tournament debut, pushing Argentina to the limit. The Albiceleste will face a tougher test in the next round.