Match Report
The table read 3rd (Nigeria, 3 pts) against 2nd (Argentina, 4 pts), 1 points apart. Recent form told a different story for Nigeria: only 19th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 3rd. Scoring rates set the scale: Nigeria 1 scored and 1.33 conceded per game, Argentina 1 and 1.67, with the league averaging 1.27.
5 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Nigeria 2, draws 0, Argentina 3, at 4.2 goals per meeting. History points to goals: 80% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 80%.
The venue was Stade Pennaguer Bihan 1, with room for 67,800 spectators. On the scoreboard, Argentina led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 1-2.
Goal scorers
Nigeria: Victor Moses (51') · Argentina: Lionel Messi (14'), Marcos Rojo (86')
Key stats
Possession: Nigeria 35% · Argentina 65% · Total shots: 9-8 · On target: 3-4 · Corners: 3-5