WorldStage Newsonline– Iceland opened its World Cup campaign today with a 1-1 draw against mighty Argentina, thanks to a Messi penalty saved by Halldorsson in 64 minute of the action packed match.
The two goals were scored in the first half with Argentina opening the floor in the 19 minute through Sergio Aguero, who picked up the ball in the box, freed himself and fired, looking almost off-balance as he did so.
But Iceland answered in 24 minute as Alfred Finnbogason poached the ball just outside the keeper’s area and had a fairly easy finish.
It was Iceland first ever goal at a World Cup.
Nigeria and Croatia, the other teams in the group will clash later tonight.
