Marcos Rojo upstages Lionel Messi to rescue nervy Argentina

Nigeria 1 Argentina 2

Even Lionel Messi, who scored the opening goal in the 14th minute and then hit a post, was upstaged as Manchester United defender Rojo became the toast of Argentina with his dramatic and decisive strike after Victor Moses had equalised for Nigeria.

Nigeria 1-2 Argentina - Marcus Rojo put Argentina back in front with a wonderful volley #rtesoccer #WorldCup #NGA #ISL pic.twitter.com/oQif5vaSeO

— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) June 26, 2018