Argentina rides spectacular OT goal to beat Mexico, 2-1

Argentina 2, Mexico 1 (OT)
Jun 24, 2006, 06:58 pm -

Match Timeline

Argentina
Mexico
  • KO
  • 5
  • 10
  • 38
  • HT
  • 66
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 84
  • 98
  • 105
  • ET FT

Match Commentary

121'
What a game, what a winner, and Argentina are through.
121'
That's it. It took extra time but Argentina, courtesy of Rodriguez's marvellous volley, finally saw off a brave Mexico side. Their reward is a meeting with Germany in the quarter-finals.
120'
Mexico are struggling to get the ball now - just what Argentina want.
Match Stats
ARGMEX
Possession
51%
4951
49%
Shots on Goal
6
9
Shot Attempts
11
16
Yellow Cards
2
4
Corner Kicks
6
5
Saves
5
3