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90+5 min After complaining for 60 seconds or so, Enzo Fernandez finally leaves the field.<\/p>\n
Share<\/a>90+3 min: Enzo Fernandez is sent off!<\/p>\n The ball rebounded back upfield after that Martinez save. Fernandez clattered into Cubarsi, who went flying, and was given a second yellow card. The contact wasn\u2019t that bad but it was a stupid challenge from Fernandez and there\u2019s no way this will be overturned.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.13 EDT<\/p>\n 90+3 min The free-kick eventually leads to a poor low cross from Simeone, too close to Simon. Spain<\/a> break and Williams whacks a shot from 20 yards that is beaten away by Martinez. And now\u2026<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 90+2 min Messi runs into Laporte and goes flying. Argentina\u2019s players complain but the referee settles for a free-kick.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 90+1 min \u201cOne of those World Cup<\/a> knock-out games when you pray from 80 mins that there won\u2019t be an undeserved late winner,\u201d writes Adam Hirst, \u201cbecause this match deserves ET and the pain of pens.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.09 EDT<\/p>\n 90+1 min There will be four minutes of added Spain<\/a> possession.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 90 min Rodri breaks forward, into space, only to shoot over from 25 yards.<\/p>\n Spain have been much the better team \u2013 but Emi Martinez still hasn\u2019t had a really difficult save to make.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 89 min \u201cWill Argentina\u2019s first shot on target be their first or second penalty?\u201d asks Phil Moseley.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 88 min \u201cWell,\u201d says Alan Baverstock, \u201cit\u2019s a waste of time bringing Merino on, he couldn\u2019t possibly do it again.\u201d<\/p>\n Lightning never strikes thrice, eh.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.05 EDT<\/p>\n 87 min Merino clips a pass into the area for Torres, who drags a shot on the turn well wide. That was a very tough chance.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 85 min Fernandez blocks Spain from taking a quick free-kick, but does it in an ostensibly clumsy manner that makes it hard for the referee to give him a second yellow card. Argentina<\/a> are living dangerously in more ways than one.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.04 EDT<\/p>\n 83 min Hate the match, love the gallery.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 82 min Enzo Fernandez is booked for dissent, then sarcastically applauds the referee. Careful now.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 81 min Laporte heads straight at Martinez after another chipped cross from the byline. He was under pressure so it wasn\u2019t an easy chance.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 80 min \u201cHi Rob,\u201d writes Michael O\u2019Connor. \u201cHow, I wonder, would Jorge Valdano describe this match?\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a016.58 EDT<\/p>\n 79 min Messi watch: see 102 min.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not happening thus far for Lionel Messi Photograph: Mauro Pimentel\/AFP\/Getty ImagesShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a016.59 EDT<\/p>\n 78 min Spain have had 10 shots, seven on target. Argentina: zilch. Nada. Bugger all.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a016.56 EDT<\/p>\n 77 min Pedri scurries to the edge of the area and forces a shot that is comfortably saved by Martinez. He was off balance after a slight push in the back.<\/p>\n Moments later Cubarsi hits a crisp shot from 25 yards that is almost pushed into his own net Martinez. It was straight at him but he dived too far and couldn\u2019t make a clean save as a result.<\/p>\n Pau Cubars\u00ed<\/a>Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a016.57 EDT<\/p>\n 75 min: Double substitution for Spain Mikel Merino, who has already beaten Portugal and Belgium in this World Cup<\/a>, and Nico Williams come on for Alex Baena and Dani Olmo.<\/p>\n Spain (4-1-4-1) Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri; Yamal, Merino, Pedri, Williams; Torres.<\/p>\n Argentina (4-1-3-2) E Martinez; Molina, Otamendi, Medina, Tagliafico; Paredes; Simeone, Enzo, Mac Allister; Messi, Alvarez.<\/p>\n Goal incoming as Mikel Merino comes on. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach\/ReutersShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a016.55 EDT<\/p>\n 73 min \u201cNice of them to replay the final from USA 94,\u201d writes Dan Gill. \u201cWake me up when Viola comes on.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 72 min These are the updated teams.<\/p>\n Spain (4-1-4-1) Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri; Yamal, Olmo, Pedri, Baena; Torres.<\/p>\n Argentina (4-1-3-2) E Martinez; Molina, Otamendi, Medina, Tagliafico; Paredes; Simeone, Enzo, Mac Allister; Messi, Alvarez.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 70 min: Double substitution for Argentina<\/a> Facundo Medina and Giuliano Simeone replace Cristian Romero and Rodrigo De Paul. Blimey.<\/p>\n Facundo Medina<\/a>Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a016.49 EDT<\/p>\n 69 min It\u2019s time for the last hydration break of the World Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 68 min Since you asked, the infamous Argentina<\/a> team of 1990 had one attempt at goal in the final. West Germany had 23.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>67 min: Chance for Torres<\/p>\n A succession of corners for Spain, who continue to make all the running. Argentina<\/a> haven\u2019t had an attempt at goal, on or off target.<\/p>\n After another corner is half cleared, Yamal stands up a cross from the byline and Torres strains his neck muscles to plant a downward header straight at Martinez. Not a sitter, but a decent chance.<\/p>\n Ferran Torres has a header on target for Spain. Photograph: Alex Livesey\/Danehouse\/Getty ImagesShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a016.50 EDT<\/p>\n 65 min \u201cWhile the MBMs are wonderful, the addition of a poet laureate elevates the art form to new heights,\u201d writes Daniel Stauss. \u201cThree cheers for Ollie!\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 64 min Olmo\u2019s shot from 22 yards is fumbled round the post by Emi Martinez. It was straight at him by bounced awkwardly and startled Martinez when it bounced out of his grasp. The spin could have taken it into the net but it bounced wide of the post.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 63 min These are the updated teams.<\/p>\n Spain (4-1-4-1ish) Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri; Yamal, Olmo, Pedri, Baena; Torres.<\/p>\n Argentina (4-1-3-2) E Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; Paredes; De Paul, Enzo, Mac Allister; Messi, Alvarez.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 62 min: Double substitution for Spain<\/a> Pedri and Ferran Torres replace Fabian Ruiz and Mikel Oyarzabal.<\/p>\n Ferran Torres and Pedri come on to replace Fabian Ruiz and Mikel Oyarzabal. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach\/ReutersShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a016.42 EDT<\/p>\n 61 min Yamal\u2019s free-kick hits the wall.<\/p>\n Lamine Yamal can\u2019t enough lift on the free-kick. Photograph: Carlos Barr\u00eda\/ReutersShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a016.45 EDT<\/p>\n 60 min Argentina look like they\u2019re waiting for the cold shower of going 1-0 down. They\u2019ve offered nothing in attack, in total contrast to that devastating last half-hour against England.<\/p>\n Pedro Porro is fouled 25 yards from goal by Paredes, who has been booked and needs to be careful. The referee tries to spray his foam, which explodes in the face of Alex Baena. \u201cBetter than the half-time show, that,\u201d says Lee Dixon on ITV.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 59 min \u201cMy introduction to World Cup<\/a> finals was as an 8 year old watching in black and white in 1966,\u201d writes Brian Withington. \u201cCan\u2019t recall much about the half-time show but I do remember needing a trip to the garden for fresh air after the dastardly last minute West German equaliser.<\/p>\n \u201cFortunately the boys from West Ham were eventually able to make it their third Wembley trophy on the trot and proper order in the universe was duly established. Couldn\u2019t imagine 60 years later watching this shower of shi colourful spectacle with England still waiting for a second golden star.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 58 min: Argentina<\/a> substitution That\u2019s Montiel\u2019s last contribution; he\u2019s replaced at right-back by Nahuel Molina. He didn\u2019t look injured but it\u2019s hard to be sure.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 56 min Olmo gets the byline and cuts the ball back towards Cucurella. Montiel tracks him excellently and lumps the ball behind for a corner.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 55 min The best move of the match from Spain<\/a> falls down when Fabian Ruiz\u2019s return pass to Oyarzabal is cut out. In truth Oyarzabal probably should have played the ball to Yamal rather than slipping a straight pass into Fabian Ruiz in the area, but it was a lovely move.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 54 min \u201cArgentina are holding onto 0-0 until the 85th minute,\u201d says Mark Childs. \u201cIs there a better way to unleash Messi?\u201d<\/p>\n Make sure you\u2019re 1-0 down in the 85th?<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 52 min Rodri goes down off the ball, which leads to a bit of pushing and shoving. Dani Olmo also ends up on the floor and Paredes is booked.<\/p>\n Replays show that Paredes blocked Rodri with a stiff arm. Not sure whether he was booked for that or whether he was the one who pushed Olmo.<\/p>\n A frank exchange of views between the two sets of players. Photograph: Kevin C Cox\/Getty ImagesShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a016.33 EDT<\/p>\n 51 min Okay, maybe not: Facundo Medina, known to his friends as Funky Cold, was getting ready to come on but has now sat back down.<\/p>\n