Argentina vs. Mexico: 2010 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals

TLDRArgentina and Mexico battle it out in the quarterfinals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Key insights

⚽️Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain scored a hat-trick against Korea Republic in the previous match.

🌟Lionel Messi is still looking for his first goal of the tournament.

🛡️Mexico's defense, led by Rafael Marquez, is determined to stop Argentina's star-studded attack.

🥅Javier Hernandez, known as Chicharito, leads Mexico's frontline.

🔮Both teams are under pressure to prove their worth and advance to the next round.

Q&A

Who won the match?

Argentina won the match 3-1, with goals from Carlos Tevez, Gonzalo Higuain, and Rafael Marquez (own goal).

Did Lionel Messi score?

No, Messi did not score in this match.

Who were the key players in the match?

Key players in the match included Gonzalo Higuain for Argentina and Javier Hernandez for Mexico.

Was the match competitive?

Yes, both teams showed great determination and the match was highly competitive.

Did Argentina dominate possession?

Argentina had a slight edge in possession, but Mexico put up a strong fight.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the Argentina vs. Mexico match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.

10:37Terrado's shot hits the crossbar, nearly giving Mexico the lead.

25:03Messi creates a chance but his shot is blocked by Salcido.

29:58Argentina wins a corner kick but fails to convert it into a goal.

41:10Tevez scores for Argentina with a powerful shot from outside the box.

52:34Higuain doubles Argentina's lead with a well-placed shot.

01:00:08Marquez accidentally scores an own goal, giving Argentina a 3-0 lead.

01:33:42Mexico's Barrera scores a consolation goal for his team.