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Argentina Beat Switzerland 3-1 After Extra Time to Reach World Cup Semifinals
Extra time, full-time: Argentina 3-1 Switzerland
Argentina are through to the FIFA World Cup semi-finals after defeating 10-man Switzerland 3-1 following extra time in a gripping quarter-final.
After being held at 1-1 at the end of normal time, Julián Álvarez finally broke the deadlock with a stunning strike from outside the box in the 112th minute before Lautaro Martínez wrapped up the victory deep into stoppage time of extra time.
Switzerland battled bravely despite playing with 10 men after Breel Embolo’s dismissal, but Lionel Scaloni’s side eventually made their numerical advantage count. Argentina will now face England in the semi-finals, while Switzerland’s impressive World Cup journey comes to an end.
