Welcome to Truth Live News football commentary for Argentina vs Croatia Semi Finals of the 2022 World Cup match in Qatar at the Lusail Iconic Stadium.
The battle for who will make it to the final two starts today as Argentina take on Croatia tonight!
After some controversial refereeing displays in the quarters, all eyes will be on Italian referee Daniele Orsato tonight. Let’s hope he has a good game! His compatriot Massimiliano Irrati leads the VAR team.
QATAR 2022: Argentina vs Croatia Lineup:
Argentina Starting XI: E Martinez (GK); Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; Paredes, Enzo Fernandez, De Paul, Mac Allister; Messi and J Alvarez.
Croatia Starting XI: Livakovic (GK); Juranovic, Gvardiol, Lovren, Sosa; Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic; Pasalic, Kramaric and Perisic.
The first half is underway!
5′
Ball possession: Argentina: 54%, Croatia: 46%. Argentina are in control of the ball.
10′
Ball possession: Argentina: 58%, Croatia: 42%. Argentina are in control of the ball.
15′
Ball possession: Argentina: 41%, Croatia: 59%. Croatia are in control of the ball.
20′
Ball possession: Argentina: 37%, Croatia: 63%. Croatia are in control of the ball.
The first 20 minutes of the first half was really an intensed one as Argentina took the lead of ball possession for 10 minutes and Croatia over turn Argentina’s dominance for the rest of the ten minutes. Both teams are doing well but there’s no breakthrough yet.
25′
Ball possession: Argentina: 35%, Croatia: 65%. Croatia are in control of the ball.
32′
PENALTY – Dominik Livakovic from Croatia concedes a penalty for tripping Julian Alvarez.
32′
Yellow card for Dominik Livakovic.
32′
Yellow Card! The referee is not having the complaints from Mateo Kovacic who is given a yellow card for dissent
34′
G O O O A A A L – Messi Puts Argentina ahead from the penalty spot!
Lionel Messi from Argentina puts it away from the penalty spot with the left foot! Dominik Livakovic was close to denying the opportunity.
35′
Ball possession: Argentina: 42%, Croatia: 58%. Croatia are in control of the ball.
39′
G O O O O O A A L – Alvarez adds another for Argentina.
Julian Alvarez finds the net with the right foot! A fantastic individual effort by Julian Alvarez!
40′
Ball possession: Argentina: 40%, Croatia: 60%.
40′
Ball possession: Argentina: 40%, Croatia: 60
45+1′
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+5′
Ball possession: Argentina: 39%, Croatia: 61%.
45+5′
It’s over! The referee blows for half time. Argentina lead at Half-Time.
The second half is underway!
50′
Ball possession: Argentina: 39%, Croatia: 61%.
55′
Ball possession: Argentina: 38%, Croatia: 62%. Croatia are in control of the ball.
60′
Ball possession: Argentina: 38%, Croatia: 62%. Croatia are in control of the ball.
65′
Ball possession: Argentina: 38%, Croatia: 62%.
68′
Yellow Card! Cristian Romero commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee’s book.
69′
G O O O A A A L – Alvarez adds another to make it three for Argentina.
Julian Alvarez scores with the right foot! Lionel Messi provided the assist for the goal.
70′
Ball possession: Argentina: 38%, Croatia: 62%. Croatia are in control of the ball.
71′
Yellow Card! The referee is not having the complaints from Nicolas Otamendi who is given a yellow card for dissent
75′
Ball possession: Argentina: 38%, Croatia: 62%.
80′
Ball possession: Argentina: 39%, Croatia: 61%. Croatia are in control of the ball.
85′
Ball possession: Argentina: 39%, Croatia: 61. Croatia are in control of the ball.
90′
Ball possession: Argentina: 39%, Croatia: 61%. Argentina are in control of the ball.
90+1′
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+6′
Ball possession: Argentina: 39%, Croatia: 61%.
90+6′
That’s it! The referee blows the final whistle..
Argentina are through to the World Cup finals!