World Cup 2014 : Argentina beats Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-1
RIO DE JANEIRO, Jun. 15, 2014 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 : Argentina defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Sunday night at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Argentina dominated the first half as a result of the unfortunate own goal scored by defender Sead Kolasinac in the 3rd minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Argentines further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Messi in the 65th minute.
The result put the Argentine top of Group F with 3 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet Iran at the Maracanã Stadium on June 21, while Bosnia and Herzegovina will face Nigeria.
Fixtures and Results : Group F
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Overview
Argentina at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1978, 1986)
- 16 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978, 1986) Runners-up (1930, 1990)
Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
- 15 June 2014
- 19:00
- Rio de Janeiro
Group F
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 3 |
 Iran | 0 |
 Nigeria | 0 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0 |
Matches
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