Argentina ousts Switzerland in the World Cup's round of 16 as they win 1 - 0 through an extra time goal by Angel Di Maria, moving on to the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Despite the two-time champion's dominance in ball possession which peaked at 64%, they were unable to score as Switzerland kept them at bay. Both teams ended up with a 0 - 0 on the 90th - minute mark, which allowed room for a 30 - minute extension.
Angel Di Maria takes the lead for Argentina as he scores with a left-footed shot through an assist by Lionel Messi on the 118th - minute mark.
Di Maria's goal for Argentina was noted as the latest point scored by the team in the World Cup, according to a match fact by BBC Sports.
"It doesn't matter if it's beautiful or ugly," Di Maria said in an interview in ABC Sports. "Only that Argentina won and will play another game in the tournament."
Meanwhile, Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfield commends Argentina's play in the match at an article in The New York Times. "We know that Messi in one second can decide a match." "He has all the qualities to do that.
Switzerland's last match in the World Cup also marks the end of Hitzfield's role as the team's coach.
Argentina will soon be pitted against Belgium, who won against USA 2 - 1, at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on Saturday.
