23:53
Welcome to Russia 2018, Lionel Messi, Gary Linekar tweets.Messi's strike was his sixth goal at the World Cup, with 50 per cent of those coming against Nigeria (two in 2014, one tonight).
23:47
Argentina, needing to win at all costs to progress, dominate the early proceedings following kick-off. Captain Messi makes an early run into the final third and is brutally hacked to the ground by Jon Obi Mikel, his Nigerian counterpart in the sixth minute.Barely a minute later Argentine...
23:37
Argentina are in their blue and white stripes. Nigeria are in dark green. The atmosphere is electric. Both teams need to win. Should make it a good game.Sampaoli has gone with the third different formation in three games. 4-4-2 against Nigeria tonight.
23:03
Argentina changed goalkeepers for their final World Cup Group D match against Nigeria on Tuesday, with Franco Armani starting in place of the error-prone Willy Caballero and striker Gonzalo Higuain also getting his first start.Caballero, who was at fault for the first goal in Argentina's 3-0...
21:25
Game over! Denmark 0 France 0But the fans were not happy with the effort by the two teams.For the first time in 38 games at this World Cup, we've had a goalless draw France top Group C, Denmark finish second. Peru and Australia go home
21:14
Giroud pulled down by Kjaer in the box. He looks for a penalty but no chance says referee and VAR too not interested.
21:12
Kylian Mbappe replaces Ousmane Dembele. Will we witness some goals?But it is Fekir again who forces Schmeichel to make a save with a low drive.
20:59
Nabil Fekir came in for Antoine Griezmann in the 69th minute and is already making his presence felt.Fekir picks up the ball on the inside left channel and unleashes a curling shot from 25 yards but it hits the side-netting. Sigh!
20:51
Denmark make their first change as Pione Sisto is replaced by Viktor Fischer in the 60th minute. Denmark are attacking in the second half. If they win, they will play either Argentina or Nigeria or Iceland in the last 16.
20:48
First change for France: Benjamin Mendy on for Lucas Hernandez in 51st minute. Meanwhile, Peru have doubled their lead over Australia.
20:25
At halftime it is goalless. If the score remains the same it will be this tournament's first scoreless draw in 38 matches.Also, this result works in both teams' favour.France, who are already through to the last 16, need just a point to confirm themselves as Group C winners, while a point for...
20:13
Denmark are solid in defence while France continue to dominate possession. But France fail to finish. Eriksen, the classy Dane, has dropped back to make it harder for the French to find the net.
20:04
Simon Kjaer goes down holding his head after an accidental blow to the head but he is fine to continue. Close!!! One of the best chances came for Denmark in the 29th minute on the counter. Cornelius with the ball but when Eriksen gets to it, he is bundled over. Looked like a...
19:56
In the other game, Peru have taken a 1-0 lead against Australia.France is dominating possession.But the Danes win a corner and the brilliant Christian Eriksen puts in a threatening ball which Raphael Varane clears.
19:52
Lucas Hernandez is brought down in the box and the ball falls to Olivier Giroud, whose shoots it wide.Denmark struggling in attack. No presence up front.Here's what is stored for Denmark:If Denmark win then they go through as group winners, France runners-up.If Denmark draw then they go through...
19:42
France are dominating the early stages but Djibril Sidibe's cross was easily cleared. Denmark too gets going. Martin Braithwaite goes on to drive into the penalty area. But the Dane didn't have a case for a penalty. No VAR
19:10
France coach Didier Deschamps, with his side already qualified for the next round, has made six changes to his starting line-up for their final World Cup Group C match against Denmark at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Tuesday.Ousmane Dembele, who came on for Kylian Mbappe late in the 1-0 win over...
19:07
Peter Schmeichel has told son and fellow goalkeeper Kasper that Danish destiny is in his hands as Denmark head in to a clash against France on Tuesday that has uncanny echoes of his own World Cup campaign 20 years ago. 20 years ago to the day I played against France in Denmark's final group...
01:31
What a match! It ends with Spain winning the group. And will face hosts Russia in Round of 16. Iran have drawn 1-1 with Portugal, who go through to face Uruguay.
01:23
Iago Aspas scores a goal off a corner which was disallowed for offside but it was overturned by VAR.In the other game Iran 1 Portugal 1.What a twist!!!
01:15
This game was getting boring. What a comeback from Morocco in 81st minute!!!Morocco lead through a header from the substitute Youssef En-Nesyri that came off a corner. Spain 1 Morocco 2
01:05
Two quick changes for Spain, Asensio and Aspas replace Diego Costa and Thiago.
00:58
This game is a cracker. Spain are starting to look dangerous again. Close!!! In the 62nd minute Isco sent a right-wing cross towards the far post, and it was drifting into the net until Saiss stretched to head it just past the post.
00:47
For the second time this match, Pique goes unpunished. Definite handball on the edge of his own area. Meanwhile, in the other game Ronaldo was denied a penalty with a brilliant save. It's still Iran 0 Portugal 1.
00:20
Spain is really beginning to tilt the game to their side. Iniesta and Isco have been excellent. Morocco can't get out of their half now. Earlier, Spain responded quickly to Morocco's 14th-minute goal. On the other hand, Morocco were seen stacking up the yellow cards. Four...
00:07
Morocco are really struggling to cope with Spain's pace. They also have to be careful about he discipline. Meanwhile, it's Iran 0-0 Portugal in the other game.
00:01
Spain is relieved after Isco scored the equaliser. Another great chance for Boutaib but De Gea blocked this shot. Beautiful play from Spain and Iniesta is in thick of the action. Spain 1 Morocco 1
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