The evening started well for France & their fans when, France team received a penalty snack at 11th minute of the match on a foul dodge by the defender (Rojo). With the mighty Griezmann behind the ball, it quickly found its place by the left corner of the net completely dodging the Argentinian goalkeeper. 1-0 Crowds went crazy, so did the Argentina team.
Argentina not keeping the load on their shoulders, unloaded within the 1st half (41 minutes to be exact) when, Di Maria pulled a rocket which landed hard in the France net. Bringing Argentina in level to France (1-1)
The break-time came crucial, hopes went high, fans got crazy and the match was showing the strength and persistence of both teams to show-off to the world. And, now it was time for Argentina fans to leave their seats and jump off the ground to paint the stadium with white and blue. When, Messi trying to target the goal was deflected for good from his team-mate Mercado to find its corner back in the France net. Argentina took the lead with 2-1
Victory seemed as close as the twilight from nightfall. Argentina, trying to relax and control the emotions of lead, which lasted for just 7 minutes. The half volley by Pavard drifted into the top corner finding the tie again. 2-2
Mbappe took it to heart, and found himself to be the one left out of scoring in the world cup, leaped towards it and brought lead for his team with a defining goal. 3-2
Heat was on, thirst was increasing for Argentina team who were finding their relief in their lead previously knew now, that world cup means something beyond the levels..They couldn't even come to senses yet when within 4 minutes a second nail was hammered in their knockout by Mbappe again... (4444444-222222222)
Argentina went into critical conditions with tears in the stadium and red-faces, warm bloods and pumping hearts of Argentinian players. Who knew at such occasions, a happy feel of going home can be so much bitter. Some last breaths for Argentina came in the extra-time when Aguero demonstrated "Game is not over yet". (4-3)
But, time is cruel and has never been a friend of anyone. Also, with this much tension came the fights between players.
Nonetheless, it was wasted... Argentina took his last attempt on French goal with elevated heart beats but, a slight miss, which could have twisted the match to another turn of events. Alas, it didn't.
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