SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Angel Di Maria swooped deep into extra time to give Argentina a 1-0 win over Switzerland in a gripping last 16 tie on Tuesday, as the South Americans booked a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals.
After a tense 0-0 draw at 90 minutes and scoreless first period of extra time, Argentine playmaker Lionel Messi suddenly found a yard of space and released Di Maria, who swept the ball home first time before wheeling away in delight.
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