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Lionel Messi put on another show against Nigeria, scoring two goals in his side’s entertaining 3-2 win against the Super Eagles in the teams’ final Group F match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, as both squads advanced to the Round of 16, reports CBC Sports.
Ezequiel Garay scored the winner for Argentina in the 50th minute, breaking a 2-2 draw and giving La Albiceleste a perfect record heading into the knockout round.
Ahmed Musa had two goals for Nigeria in a losing cause, as Nigeria twice cancelled out Argentina leads.
Iran’s loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina meant the Super Eagles are also on to the Round of 16, despite losing to La Albiceleste.
