Argentina
Egypt
Resumen del equipo
In their latest World Cup match, Argentina hosted Cape Verde Islands and secured a 3-2 victory. This win marks their fourth consecutive triumph in the tournament, further solidifying their strong position.
Match statistics (Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands):
Resumen del equipo
Egypt faced Australia in their last World Cup outing, resulting in a 1-1 draw. This match extended their unbeaten run, but they will be looking to convert draws into wins in their upcoming fixtures.
Match statistics (Australia vs Egypt):
In a fiercely contested match, Argentina triumphed over Egypt with a score of 3-2, securing their place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. The encounter was marked by an early goal from Egypt's Y. Ibrahim, who struck in the 15th minute, putting pressure on the Argentine side.
Argentina responded quickly, with Lionel Messi equalizing just six minutes later. The home team dominated possession throughout the match, holding 64% of the ball and registering a staggering 19 total shots compared to Egypt's 5. This offensive pressure was evident as Argentina managed 7 shots on target, while Egypt could only muster 2.
Key moments included a disallowed goal for Egypt in the 58th minute due to a foul, which could have shifted the momentum. However, Argentina regained control with goals from Cristian Romero and Messi in the 79th and 83rd minutes, respectively, showcasing their attacking prowess. Despite a late goal from Egypt's M. Ziko, Argentina sealed the victory with a final strike from E. Fernandez in stoppage time.
Defensively, Argentina was solid, while Egypt struggled with discipline, receiving 5 yellow cards throughout the match. This victory highlights Argentina's offensive strength and tactical superiority, setting them up for a promising run in the tournament.
Argentina has shown strong form in their last 10 matches, winning 8 and losing only 2, scoring a total of 22 goals and conceding just 8. Their recent performance includes a notable victory against Cape Verde Islands, where they won 3-2 after extra time. In contrast, Egypt has had a mixed run, with 5 wins and 5 draws in their last 10 matches, scoring 16 goals while conceding 10. Their latest match ended in a penalty shootout victory against Australia, indicating resilience but also a reliance on penalties to progress.
In terms of statistics, Argentina has an impressive expected goals (xG) of 2.90 in their last match against Egypt, while Egypt's xG was only 0.97. This disparity highlights Argentina's offensive capabilities compared to Egypt's struggles to create significant scoring opportunities. Additionally, Argentina dominated possession with 64% and had 19 total shots, 7 of which were on target, compared to Egypt's 5 total shots with only 2 on target. The head-to-head record also favors Argentina, with a 100% win rate in their only previous encounter, scoring 3 goals while conceding 2.
Tactically, Argentina is expected to maintain a high pressing game, utilizing their speed and skill to break down Egypt's defense. They will likely focus on exploiting the flanks, where their wingers can create mismatches against Egypt's full-backs. Conversely, Egypt may adopt a more defensive approach, looking to counter-attack quickly when opportunities arise, especially given their recent success in matches that have gone to penalties.
E. Martinez
G
N. Molina
D
C. Romero
D
L. Martinez
D
F. Medina
D
R. de Paul
M
A. Mac Allister
M
E. Fernandez
M
T. Almada
M
L. Messi
F
L. Martinez
F
O. Shobeir
G
M. Hany
D
Y. Ibrahim
D
R. Rabia
D
K. Hafez
D
E. Ashour
M
H. Fathy
M
M. Attia
M
O. Marmoush
M
M. Salah
F
M. Ziko
F
