Iceland hold Messi-led Argentina to a 1-1 draw
Lionel Messi's Argentina were stunned by minnows Iceland as the South American giants were held to a 1-1 draw in their first clash in Moscow. The Argentina captain Messi delivered one of his worst performances on the football field. He missed several chances to lead his side to victory. Here are the key moments of this match.
Aguero scores his first World Cup goal
Manchester City Sergio Aguero opened the scoring in the 19th minute when the Argentine spun away from his marker to lash a powerful shot into the top corner of the Iceland's goal. A stunning finish from Sergio sent the crowd in the stands into a frenzy. This was Sergio Aguero's first goal at the World Cup.
Finnbogason enters history books with Iceland's first goal
In response, Iceland took a shot at goal every time they got a whiff of the ball and within minutes they found the equalizer. Sigurdsson sent in a sumptuous cross, which Argentine goal-keeper Caballero got his fingers onto only to send it towards Finnbogason. The Augsburg striker comfortably stuck the ball into the net to register his nation's first World Cup goal.
Messi's horror show with Argentina continues
Messi misses penalty to deny Argentina the crucial win
In the 64th minute, Lionel Messi was handed the 'golden' opportunity to put Argentina ahead. Aguero, who looked extremely dangerous, was brought down in the box by Magnusson, forcing the referee to point to the spot. However, the five-time 'World Footballer of the Year' was left red-faced when Halldorsson denied him this opportunity from 12-yards out.
Oh my Leo!
Not so prolific from the spot
Lionel Messi is Europe's leading goal scorer in 2017/18 season with 45 goals to his name. He has a career penalty conversion rate of 76.69%. He has converted 79 out of 103 spot kicks he has attempted. Ronaldo has 82.72% success rate.
