Argentina netted in their 15th successive World Cup game. The only teams with longer scoring streaks in the competition are Uruguay (16 games from 1930-1962), Hungary (17 games from 1934-1962), Germany (18 games from 1986-1998), Germany (18 games from 1934-1958) and Brazil (18 games from 1930-1958).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Lionel Scaloni\u2019s side will now face fierce rivals England in the second semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
At the start, 10 minutes into the game, Argentina struck after a corner from the left with a good cross from Leo Messi, which was well connected with a header by Alexis Mac Allister to make it 1-0.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The first half was full of friction, with a lot of fighting in midfield and no major excitement in either penalty area, which meant that Scaloni's team went into the locker room with a narrow lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The second half began with the Swiss team pressing forward in search of an equaliser. Emiliano Martinez had to make two saves to keep a clean sheet. However, after a one-two on the edge of the area, Dan Ndoye finished with a shot that curled inside the box to make it 1-1. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the 72nd minute, Switzerland were reduced to 10 men after Breel Embolo was sent off, receiving a second yellow card after a VAR review for diving in midfield.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the extra man, Argentina dominated the possession of the ball and could have won it at the end with a great bicycle kick from Lisandro Martinez, well saved by goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the 72nd minute, Switzerland were reduced to 10 men after Breel Embolo was sent off, receiving a second yellow card after a VAR review for diving in midfield.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But there was more to come: after a lethal counter-attack, Martinez pounced on a rebound inside the area and tapped it in to seal the 3-1 victory and secure the semifinal clash against England.<\/p>\r\n\r\n