The Argentina juggernaut lorded it over Croatia in their semi-final match in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Croatia with a very convincing score of 3-0.
In the 34th minute, Álvarez made a sensational run to get in behind Croatia’s backline. He received a lofted pass and had an open look at the net but was taken out by Croatian goaltender Dominik Livaković as he tried to chip it up and into the goal.
The referee awarded a penalty and who else, but Messi stepped up to the spot. The Argentina captain blasted it with his left foot into the top right corner to give his side the 1-0 lead.
Five minutes later, Alvarez pulled off an incredible individual effort, racing forward from the opposing end with the ball.
Alvarez forced his way through the Croatian defense and after having his initial shot blocked, managed to will the rebound into the back of the net to make it 2-0.
Then there was a second goal by Julián Álvarez that followed a terrific assist from superstar Lionel Messi in the 70th minute. Making it 3 – 0
Argentina will play the winner of tomorrow’s second semifinal between Morocco and France in the World Cup Final.
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