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Controversy Mars Argentina's World Cup Semi-Final Berth
12 Jul
Summary
- Alvarez's spectacular goal secured Argentina's semi-final spot.
- A controversial VAR review led to Embolo's red card for diving.
- Argentina will face England in a highly anticipated semi-final.
Argentina advanced to the World Cup semi-finals with a tense 3-1 victory against Switzerland, setting up a highly anticipated match against England. Julian Alvarez scored a contender for goal of the tournament in the 112th minute, and Lautaro Martinez added a late third, but the game was dominated by a controversial incident.
Switzerland had equalized earlier through Dan Ndoye, but their momentum was halted by a VAR review. Breel Embolo was shown a red card after replays indicated he dived following a challenge from Leandro Paredes, leading to a mistaken identity ruling by the referee. This dismissal significantly impacted Switzerland's chances.
Despite a strong performance from Switzerland, who troubled Argentina's defense, Lionel Messi and his teammates ultimately prevailed. The win keeps Argentina's World Cup dream alive as they prepare to face their old rivals, England, in the semi-finals.
