World Cup: Argentina Beat England 2-1 To Set Up Spain Final
Showing that legendary Nadal-esque spirit, Argentina dug deep again to beat England 2-1 in the semifinal on Wednesday to set up a final clash with Nadal's Spain.
Recommended For YouHaving shown incredible spirit to overcome Cape Verde, Egypt and Switzerland in the previous rounds, Argentina needed to show their fighting spirit again after Anthony Gordon gave England the lead in the 55th minute.
Head coach Lionel Scaloni made several changes in the second.
It was one of those second half-half substitutes, Lautaro Martinez, the feisty Inter Milan striker, who headed home Argentina's winner in the 92nd minute after Enzo Fernandez had scored the equaliser with a stunning long-range effort in the 85th minute.
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