Argentina coach Scaloni calls Australia toughest opponent at 2022 World Cup
The head coach of the Argentina national football team, Lionel Scaloni, named the most difficult opponent in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. His words are quoted by TyC Sports.
“The most difficult match was against Australia, at the beginning of the playoffs. They had nothing to lose, ”Scaloni said without hesitation.
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In the match of 1/8 finals of the World Cup, Argentina beat Australia with a score of 2:1. In the final, the team from Latin America defeated France in the final match of the tournament and won the trophy for the third time in history. Regular time ended with the score 2:2. In extra time, the teams scored one more goal each. In the penalty shootout, Argentina turned out to be stronger – 4: 2.
On February 28, Scaloni was awarded the title of the best coach of 2022 according to the International Football Federation. Argentine striker Lionel Messi was named the best football player of the year. The prize for the best goalkeeper of the year went to another Argentine – Emiliano Martinez.
Source: Lenta
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