The ultimate celebrated trophy, the FIFA Men’s World Cup, was brought to an end and Spain finally got to lift it for a second time after today’s final match against Argentina with a 106th minute goal by Ferran Torres.
The final stretch of the World Cup begins with soft movements which
Spain’s early pressure immediately generated possession for them while Argentina looked to strike on the counter.
Argentina then settled into the dangerous game of a low block, inviting Spain forward. On the left, Marc Cucurella began pushing forward and turning the screws on Argentina, while Mikel Oyarzabal had a great chance in the 38th minute, but no goal was recorded by both sides in the first half.
The game went the same in the second half with nobody scoring.
The Argentina midfielder
Leandro Paredes came on and within minutes received a yellow card.
In the 62nd minute Spain introduced Ferran Torres and Pedri. This actually lifted the tempo of the game, making them have three quick corners and a couple of half-chances, with the best chance falling to Torres.
In the 70th minute, Messi had not been sighted, and Argentina had not registered a shot on goal.
Shortly after, a little time Spain had two attacking options: from Nico Williams and Mikel Merino, but he was saved by Emiliano Martínez.
As the result was still goalless, everybody was thinking maybe the game would be heading to penalty kicks to repeat the past history of the last World Cup final taking place in the U.S. ended in a 0-0 draw after extra time. Brazil ultimately defeated Italy on penalties in the 1994 final, but Spain put a stop to
Think on the 106th minute with a goal from Ferran Torres after a red card from Emiliano Fernández.
At this point, Spain had 20 attempts while Argentina’s 0.
The 1-0 win for Spain ended 103 magical matches having brave Argentina playing against a complete team.