The clash between the Albiceleste and Croatia remained goalless for over 30 minutes before the Argentina captain Lionel Messi opened the scoring from the penalty spot (34'). Julian Álvarez doubled the lead before half-time on 39 minutes and the South American striker went on to make it 3-0 on 69 minutes.
Werkself player Exequiel Palacios replaced Rodrigo de Paul on 74 minutes and he helped to secure the result that puts the Albiceleste in a World Cup final for the sixth time.
In the 2022 World Cup final on Saturday 17 December (kick-off: 16.00 CET), Palacios and Co. will play the winners of the second semi-final between France and Morocco. That game kicks off at 20.00 CET tonight Wednesday 14 December.
Sardar Azmoun with Iran and Piero Hincapie with Ecuador went out of the competition at the group stage of the 2022 World Cup. Jeremie Frimpong and the Netherlands lost 3-2 in the quarter-finals against finalists Argentina.
Without a large number of regular starters, the Bayer 04 Women used the international break for a successful friendly. The team led by head coach Roberto Pätzold beat top-flight Dutch club PEC Zwolle 4-0 in Siebengewald. In the absence of eleven players on international duty plus a number of injuries, the Werkself goals were scored by Loreen Bender (12’, 18’), Lilla Turanyi (45’) and Caroline Kehrer (50’).
Show moreThe new Werkself magazine is out! Before it goes out exclusively to Bayer 04 members you can now read the big interview with Jeremie Frimpong here at bayer04.de. The 23-year-old played an important part in winning the double, has impressed in defence and, in tandem with Alejandro Grimaldo has provided a goal threat from both flanks, has made his mark and set records. The wingback talked to the Werkself Magazin about his time in Leverkusen, his personal development as well as that of the club, personal subjects like home and the close bond to his family.
Show moreThe annual Black and Red week starts tomorrow Thursday, 28 November. And day one has an exclusive special offer for Bayer 04 Club members from 10.00 CET…
Show moreAhead of the away game at Union Berlin on Bundesliga Matchday 12 on Saturday, 30 November (kick-off: 15.30 CET), the Bayer 04 Fan Liaison team has all the info you need for the match at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei…
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