Di Maria's Argentina qualify - just
A starter against Nigeria, Angel Di Maria contributed to the Albiceleste's last-gasp 2-1 win - a result that sent them into the round of 16 after a loss and a draw had imperilled their World Cup future. Argentina take on France in the next round.
NIGERIA-ARGENTINA: 1-2 (0-1)
FIFA World Cup 2018 - Group D - Matchday 3
Krestovski Stadium (Saint-Petersburg)
Goals: Moses (51', pen.) for Nigeria; Messi (14') and Rojo (86') for Argentina.
NIGERIA: Uzoho - Balogun, Ekong, Omeruo (90', Iwobi) - Moses, Etebo, Mikel, Ndidi, Idowu - Iheanacho, Musa (92', Nwankwo). Coach: G. Rohr.
ARGENTINA: Armani - Mercado, Otamendi, Rojo, Tagliafico (80', Agüero) - Perez (61', Pavon), Mascherano, Banega, Di Maria (72', Meza) - Messi, Higuain. Coach: J. Sampaoli.
Group D standings:
1. Croatia: 9 points
2. Argentina: 4 points
3. Nigeria: 3 points
4. Iceland: 1 point