Spain Beats Argentina 1-0 for 2nd World Cup as Security Blocks Final Pitch Invasions
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Updated · The Mirror US · Jul 20
Spain Beats Argentina 1-0 for 2nd World Cup as Security Blocks Final Pitch Invasions
3 articles · Updated · The Mirror US · Jul 20
Summary
Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give Spain a 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina and seal the country's second World Cup title.
120 minutes at New York/New Jersey Stadium passed without a pitch invasion, with tightened security — heightened in part by Donald Trump's attendance — preventing the disruptions seen elsewhere in the tournament.
More than three matches had intrusions, including multiple field-rushers in Belgium-Senegal, a fan who nearly reached Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal-Croatia, and an attempted invasion at the United States' opener.
Enzo Fernández's late red card left Argentina defending with 10 men before Torres finally broke through, while 39-year-old Lionel Messi wept after what was likely his final international match.