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FULL-TIME: Argentina cap off a dominant performance with a 2-0 win, with both teams going through.
86' A huge mistake by the Polish defence, but Martinez fails to capitalise
74' Alvarez with a golden opportunity, but puts the shot just wide
71' Messi's shot blocked by Szczesny
68' GOAL!!! Alvarez with a screamer from outside the box into the top right corner
61' MacAllister with a shot, saved easily by Szczesny
49' Yellow card for Acuna
46' GOAL!!! MacAllister gives Argentina the lead
HALF-TIME: It's goalless in the break as Argentina have dominated the ball and have tried to unlock the Poland defence, but the headline was the penalty miss by Messi.
43' ranger by Alvarez is spilled by Szczesny, but header on the rebound is saved by the keeper
38' Referee goes to the screen to check a possible penalty for a foul on Messi, and gives it. PENALTY AWARDED, BUT MISSED BY MESSI!!
36' Through ball for Alvarez, Szczesny comes forward to deny him, cross put in by Alvarez again but header is above
33' Di Maria with a curling corner towards the Polish post, tipped over the bar by Szczesny
28' Alvarez's long ranger blocked by the Polish defence, Acuna puts his laces through with the rebound but it's just wide of the post
19' Messi with a beautiful cross to the far post, header by Acuna easily saved by the keeper
10' Messi with a firm shot, saved by Szczesny at the near post
Argentina Starting Lineup:
Martinez, Molina, Otamendi, Romero, Acuna, Fernandez, De Paul, Mac Allister, Messi, Di Maria, Alvarez
Manager: Lionel Scaloni
Poland Starting Lineup:
Szczesny, Cash, Glik, Kiwior, Bereszynski, Zielenski, Bielik, Krychowiak, Frankowski, Swiderski, Lewandowski
Manager: Czeslaw Michniewicz