Two-time champions Argentina beat Australia 2-1 in the pre-quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan.
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But Argentina's and Messi's dreams are very much alive
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Australia's hopes of a maiden quarterfinal berth are shattered
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Messi made the difference as he often does
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The final whistle blows! Argentina win 2-1 and set up a clash with the Dutch in the quarterfinals
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Australia almost snatch a late equaliser! Argentina survive
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Argentina are attacking till the end. No defensive tactics from Scaloni's men
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Messi come close again! He's been simply sensational tonight
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Messi almost makes it 3-1!
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Seven added minutes for the Socceroos to draw level
Lionel Messi scored in the 35th minute to hand Argentina the lead in his 1,000th career game. Julian Alvarez doubled the lead in the 57th minute.
Though Craig Goodwin pulled one back for the Socceroos it was too little too late.
Argentina will meet the Netherlands in the quarterfinals.