Jakarta, CNNI Indonesia —
Party of three goals against Croatia who made Argentina The qualification for the 2022 World Cup final made a special impression on them Lionel Messi.
Pulga recalled his first trip to Qatar, especially when he was humiliated by Saudi Arabia in their first group stage match.
Argentina lost 1-2 against Saudi Arabia in the Group C match of the 2022 World Cup at the Lusail Iconic Stadium last November 22nd.
“[Kekalahan dari Arab Saudi] It was a tough test for the whole team, but we showed how strong we are” Messi said after the match Talksports.
Messi admitted that ahead of the match against Saudi Arabia at the time he was very optimistic about winning, especially with the tendency to never be beaten in Tango’s team’s last six games.
The defeat against Saudi Arabia had collapsed the Albiceleste and it was difficult to rebuild enthusiasm.
“For us every game is a final and we know that if we don’t win everything will be complicated for us.
added Messi. “We lost the first match due to good details, but it helped us to be stronger.”
The pride of having reached the final was also felt by Messi’s front-line partner, Julian Alvares. The two-goal scorer in the match early this morning admitted he was very optimistic looking at the world title.
“I’m happy, we deserved it,” he said.
Alvarez added. “My family must be crazy, as I imagine the whole country. We will try to do everything.”
Lionel Messi performed brilliantly as he led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup final after beating Croatia 3-0 in the semi-final. Messi scored one goal and one assist in the match for the final ticket. Meanwhile, Julian Alvarez scored two goals.
(ain/nva)
