A double from Lionel Messi a day after his 27th birthday inspired Argentina to a 3-2 win over African champions Nigeria and assured them of finishing top of Group F at the World Cup finals on Wednesday. Nigeria's defeat - their fourth in four meetings at the finals against Argentina - came with the considerable consolation that they still progressed to the second round as Iran lost 3-1 to Bosnia-Hercegovina in the other Group game. Messi's double -*including a sublime freekick - and Marcus Rojo's goal saw the Argentinians to the three points while Ahmed Musa scored a brace for the Nigerians.
06-26-2014, 01:42 PM
Messi double ensures Argentina top Group F ahead of Nigeria
A double from Lionel Messi a day after his 27th birthday inspired Argentina to a 3-2 win over African champions Nigeria and assured them of finishing top of Group F at the World Cup finals on Wednesday. Nigeria's defeat - their fourth in four meetings at the finals against Argentina - came with the considerable consolation that they still progressed to the second round as Iran lost 3-1 to Bosnia-Hercegovina in the other Group game. Messi's double -*including a sublime freekick - and Marcus Rojo's goal saw the Argentinians to the three points while Ahmed Musa scored a brace for the Nigerians.
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