Author: The Cult of Calcio

Argentina prevailed over France on penalties in the 2022 World Cup Final after the regular and extra times ended in a 3-3 goal-fest

Argentina vs France 7-5: Albiceleste Prevail on Penalties in Legendary Final

Argentina, France, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022
Argentina prevailed over France on penalties after the regular and extra times ended in a 3-3 goal-fest. Even though it took a cruel shootout lottery to determine the winner, the game at the Lusail Iconic Stadium will make for a tale to be told their grandchildren by those who were fortunate enough to see it live.
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Argentina overcame Netherlands to book a spot into the World Cup final four but needed a penalty shootout to prevail after squandering a two-goal lead

Netherlands vs Argentina 5-6: Albiceleste Survive Dutch Comeback

Argentina, Netherlands, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022
Argentina overcame Netherlands on Friday night to book a spot into the World Cup final four but the Albiceleste needed a penalty shootout to prevail after squandering a two-goal lead. Nahuel Molina and Leo Messi built a two-goal cushion for the Scaloneta, but substitute Wout Weghorst bagged a brace for the Dutch to equalize at the last breath.
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The World Cup Round of 16 ended in a goal-fest as Portugal put six past a distressed Switzerland side to burst into the Quarter Finals

Portugal vs Switzerland 6-1: Ramos Steals the Show in Selecao Goalfest

Portugal, Serie A, Switzerland, World Cup, World Cup 2022
The World Cup Round of 16 ended in a goal-fest as Portugal put six past a distressed Switzerland side to burst into the Quarter Finals. What made headlines though, was the fact that the lion's share was not grabbed by Cristiano Ronaldo, but by the 21-year-old Goncalo Ramos, who bagged a hattrick in his first game as a starter in the tournament.
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