Argentina beat Croatia by three goals to reach the World Cup final in Qatar. Argentine soul Messi, this game contributed a pass and a shot, including an assist and a goal is even more mesmerizing, facing the 20-year-old Croatian central defender Gvardior, still give everything, one can't help but wonder, is Messi really 35 years old?
Wearing a "mask" and a fierce style of play, the 20-year-old Josko Gvardiol is one of the rising stars of this World Cup. Gvardior made up for the lack of veteran partner Dejan Lovren with his dynamism and speed, and with his excellent anticipation and sweeping ability, Croatia's defense has become more solid this World Cup. Gvardior immediately became the prey of major powerhouses, and it was rumored that Chelsea were interested in bidding 90 million euros.
Even against Brazil's flamboyant attacking combination, Gvardior remained undefeated and later helped Croatia reach the last four. The 20-year-old 'mask centre-back' has faced another hurdle and is challenging Argentina's "king of the ball" Lionel Messi.
Challenging Messi was finished
Gvardior vs. Messi, the Croatian rising star has the advantage in age, 15 years younger than Messi, plus Gvardior has only been broken through by his opponent once in his first 5 matches, I believe Messi may also suffer this battle.
Messi faced the tall Gvardior, could still protect the ball, changed sides and then collided with Alvarez, but the close shot was blocked by Livakovic. Messi then fought with the "mask central defender" on the right side, Messi picked the other side on the sideline first, took the distance with speed, Gvardi Orli caught up, Messi changed speed but failed to throw off the other party, only to protect the ball first, and then change direction with a fake body, the "mask center back" can not keep up, Messi then pushes down the bottom line, even if Gvaldior's right hand pulls and pulls, Messi advances as usual, and finds the vacant Alvarez. In this battle alone, Gvardior has been broken through by Messi three times.
Messi proved with his actions that age turned out to be just a number, even in the face of a central defender who was younger than himself, Messi actually exploded the opponent with speed, coupled with skilled foot work and balance, the goal that created Alvarez is definitely a god-level assist, and people can't help but wonder if this Messi is really 35 years old.
In addition to this wonderful assist, Messi also delivered a record-opening goal, a pass and a shot to help Argentina beat Croatia by three goals, and was the first to reach the World Cup final, and Messi was selected as the best player of the game. Messi admitted after the game that he enjoyed the World Cup very much, "After the tough battle in the last round, the whole team is also very tired, but we put in more effort to win. I am very happy and enjoy this World Cup. ”