How Argentina stayed in the World Cup

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Nigeria vs. Argentina, 14': Lionel Messi gives Argentina the lead. As it stands, they are going to the Round of 16 with confirmed Group D winners Croatia; Nigeria and Iceland are out.

Nigeria vs. Argentina, 51': Victor Moses converts a disputed penalty, conceded by Javier Mascherano, for Nigeria's equaliser. The Super Eagles are going through; Argentina and Iceland are out.

Iceland vs. Croatia, 53': Croatia take the lead vs. Iceland through Milan Badelj. The goal does not change the standings but means Iceland must win 4-1 to go through, assuming there is no change in the Argentina vs. Nigeria score.

Iceland vs. Croatia, 76': Gylfi Sigurdsson equalizes for Iceland with a penalty after Dejan Lovren's handball. The goal does not change the group standings but does mean that, if Argentina and Iceland both win 2-1, Iceland are through.

Nigeria vs. Argentina, 77': Nigeria think they have a second penalty after Marcos Rojo appears to handball but, after consulting VAR, referee Cuneyt Cakir does not award a spot kick.

Nigeria vs. Argentina, 86': Argentina take the lead! Marcos Rojo picks a great time to score just his third international goal when he fires a volley past Francis Ozoho. It means that Argentina are back on course to qualify; Nigeria and Iceland are out.

Iceland vs. Croatia, 90': Ivan Perisic scores a late winner for Croatia to secure their third straight win and confirm Iceland's exit.

Nigeria vs. Argentina, Full-time: Argentina have done it! They advance to face France in the Round of 16.

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