Mac Allister Heads 10th-Minute Winner for Argentina as Messi Corner Puts Switzerland Behind 1-0
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 11
Mac Allister Heads 10th-Minute Winner for Argentina as Messi Corner Puts Switzerland Behind 1-0
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 11
Summary
10 minutes in, Alexis Mac Allister headed Argentina into a 1-0 lead over Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-final, meeting Lionel Messi’s corner at the near post.
Messi’s outswinging delivery from the left exposed Switzerland at a set piece, with Mac Allister rising highest to send his header across goal.
Switzerland had started brighter in Kansas City, pressing proactively and creating early openings through Remo Freuler’s midfield break and Granit Xhaka’s shot over.
The quarter-final winner will face England in the semi-finals after Thomas Tuchel’s side beat Norway 2-1.