World champions Argentina made it to the last 16 of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 win after extra-time against debutants Cabo Verde in Miami on Friday.Cabo Verde fans burst into tears when Deroy Duarte’s goal in the 59th minute cancelled out Lionel Messi’s first-half opener.Goalkeeper Vozinha also made superb saves to hold on to the draw, denying Messi a winner three times.Argentina immediately got down to business and needed only two minutes into extra-time to retake the lead, with Lisandro Martinez smashing the ball into the roof of the net from a corner.The title holders were again stunned when Sidney Lopes Cabral whipped a stunning curling strike on the left to equalize in the 103rd.But it was Diney Borges who sealed the fate of Argentina in the 111th as he deflected Christian Romero’s header into his own goal. Cabo Verde couldn’t hit back this time, despite their heroic efforts.
Messi adds to World Cup goals tally as Argentina just survive Cabo Verde scare
Defending champions need extra time before finally reaching last 16 after being pushed all the way in five-goal thriller.










