Argentina 2-1 Nigeria: 5 Talking Points as Argentina qualify for Round of 16, World Cup 2018

#5 Marcos Rojo becomes Argentina's unlikely hero

Marcos Rojo scored the winner in the 86th minute

At 1-1, Nigeria had two good chances to go ahead when Odion Ighalo found himself in the box. Both chances went abegging with Armani saving a one-on-one chance to keep Argentina in the game.

This came back to bite the African side when Argentina took the lead late in the game - in the 86th minute. It wasn't Higuain, it wasn't Sergio Aguero, heck it wasn't even Messi.

Gabriel Mercado's cross from the right flank was turned in by centre-back Marcos Rojo. The Manchester United had managed to sneak into the box without the Nigerian defence noticing his movement.

By the time Moses realised a man was free in the box it was too late as Rojo took his shot on the volley and converted from close range to make it 2-1. Right at the death, Argentina had leapfrogged Nigeria and Iceland to move up to second in the group.

As the full-time whistle blew, Argentina had their miracle and had qualified for the knockout stages of the World Cup.

Never in doubt. Was it? 🤔#NGAARG #ISLCRO pic.twitter.com/i2YhosG1Aa

— FIFA World Cup 🏆 (@FIFAWorldCup) June 26, 2018

In the next round, Croatia now play Denmark while Argentina will face France!