Match Report
The table read 1st (Argentina, 9 pts) against 2nd (Austria, 4 pts), 5 points apart. Austria ranked just 20th in the league on five-round form despite their 2nd table position. In league terms the two rates read 2.67/0.33 for Argentina and 2/2 for Austria (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.49.
Argentina came in having won eight on the spin, having scored in 8 consecutive games. Momentum sat with Austria, winners of their last four, having scored in 6 consecutive games.
Dallas Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 80,000. Argentina led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 2-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Argentina: Lionel Messi (38'), Lionel Messi (90')
Key stats
Possession: Argentina 54% · Austria 46% · Total shots: 12-6 · On target: 5-1 · Corners: 1-3