Argentina's Late Comeback Sinks England
The fierce England-Argentina rivalry renewed in a high-stakes World Cup semi-final.
Tempers flared immediately with heated exchanges and robust challenges in the first half. England broke the tense deadlock in the 55th minute of the match.
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Anthony Gordon guided Morgan Rogers' cross past goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for the lead. After going ahead, England retreated deep into their own half to defend.
The defensive retreat invited a relentless, wave-after-wave assault from the Argentine attack. In the 85th minute, Enzo Fernandez fired home a stunning equalizer. Lionel Messi set up Fernandez for the brilliant strike from twenty meters out.
Alexis Mac Allister hit the post during a frantic stoppage-time attack. Messi recovered the rebound and delivered a perfect cross from the right. Substitute Lautaro Martinez headed in the dramatic winning goal in added time.
The incredible comeback victory sends Lionel Messi’s reigning champions to the final against Spain.
