Welcome to the match between Tonga and Argentina

1'

Mario Farré tried to use his skill to go past Taine Papalu but Taine Papalu cleanly tackled the ball.

2'

Koukakala Mira passed the ball past Fernando Bordon to Kondon Lapasa.

Kondon Lapasa crossed the ball low into the box, Adolfo Romero missed his interception.

On the volley, Walakino Ruakere shot towards goal but Gabriel Ortiz made the clearance.

3'

Silvestre Almirón directed the ball to Álvaro Brown, Huirangi Fatialofa stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Álvaro Brown hit the ball from long range. Rewa Marika failed to charge down the shot.

But Álvaro Brown couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was an epic miss.

4'

Adolfo Romero tried his luck from the freekick. Pal Bavadra did well to save and hold onto the ball.

5'

Mario Farré played a wonderful ball for Luciano Oberto, Meto Mikaere couldn't cut out the pass.

Luciano Oberto supplied a low cross, Taine Papalu failed to reach the ball.

Alfonso Corino approached and took a quick shot on the ball but Arlie Wakefield hoofed the ball clear.

7'

Fernando Bordon tried to pass the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Koukakala Mira.

8'

Silvestre Almirón laid it forward to Octavio Sarmiento, Octavio Sarmiento took possession of the ball before Huirangi Fatialofa could cut it out.

Octavio Sarmiento held up the ball, evading the challenge of Rewa Marika and smashed the ball towards the top corner from distance.

Octavio Sarmiento struck it just over the bar ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

10'

That was a trademark freekick from Adolfo Romero. Pal Bavadra need faster reflex to save it. ...

Tonga 0 - 1 Argentina

12'

Fernando Bordon curled the ball in at goal from long range. Koukakala Mira approached too late to clear the danger.

Pal Bavadra was rooted to the spot ... Fernando Bordon scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Tonga 0 - 2 Argentina

13'

Mario Farré tried to dart past Taine Papalu but Mario Farré lost out to Taine Papalu.

15'

Fernando Bordon used his skill to go past Koukakala Mira.

Fernando Bordon tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Kondon Lapasa came close and blocked it.

16'

Walakino Ruakere lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Bakile Maraiwai connected with a looping header for the goal but Gabriel Ortiz headed the ball clear.

17'

Silvestre Almirón passed along the floor for Octavio Sarmiento to pick it up, Huirangi Fatialofa failed to reach the ball.

Octavio Sarmiento tried a banana shot from distance!. Rewa Marika wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Pal Bavadra managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

18'

Poor corner kick delivered by Adolfo Romero that went straight to the opposition.

19'

Silvestre Almirón stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball struck Kondon Lapasa.

20'

Silvestre Almirón made an attempt to move the ball forward but Huirangi Fatialofa found himself in the way of the ball.

22'

Adolfo Romero had shrugged off the challenge of Taine Papalu and fired off a long shot.

Pal Bavadra was too slow in reaction ... Adolfo Romero found the net !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Tonga 0 - 3 Argentina

23'

Fernando Bordon made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Walakino Ruakere.

24'

Silvestre Almirón played a wonderful ball for Octavio Sarmiento, Taine Papalu failed to reach the ball.

Octavio Sarmiento evaded the challenge of Huirangi Fatialofa and struck the ball from 20 yards toward the goal.

Pal Bavadra was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Octavio Sarmiento scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Tonga 0 - 4 Argentina

26'

Fernando Bordon tried to skip past Koukakala Mira but Koukakala Mira denied.

27'

Mario Farré played a pinpoint pass to Luciano Oberto, Luciano Oberto took it in his stride before Taine Papalu could reach it.

Luciano Oberto crossed the halfway line with the ball , Meto Mikaere couldn't cut out the pass.

Adolfo Romero hastily shot hard and low before Arlie Wakefield could reach the ball.

But Adolfo Romero effort went inches wide ... A wasted opportunity.

28'

Meto Mikaere directed the ball nicely to Taine Papalu, Luciano Oberto couldn't cut it.

Álvaro Brown blocked Taine Papalu before Taine Papalu tried to get onto the pass.

29'

Adolfo Romero ran up to take the corner.

Gabriel Ortiz rose bravely above Arlie Wakefield to win the ball, then headed it to the goal.

Gabriel Ortiz sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Gabriel Ortiz. He looked like he was short of match practice.

30'

Mario Farré tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Taine Papalu blocked it.

31'

Fernando Bordon stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Koukakala Mira cut it out.

32'

Rewa Marika span past Mario Farré.

Rewa Marika tried to deliver a low cross but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Álvaro Brown.

33'

Walakino Ruakere tried to dribble past Octavio Sarmiento but Octavio Sarmiento blocked Walakino Ruakere.

34'

Silvestre Almirón tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Huirangi Fatialofa.

35'

Silvestre Almirón played a perfect pass for Octavio Sarmiento, Octavio Sarmiento took possession of the ball before Huirangi Fatialofa could intercept.

Octavio Sarmiento made good use of the scissors dribble. As Rewa Marika lost his balance, Octavio Sarmiento dribbled past Rewa Marika.

Octavio Sarmiento made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Arlie Wakefield intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

37'

Octavio Sarmiento fed the ball forward to Silvestre Almirón, Huirangi Fatialofa failed to reach the ball.

Silvestre Almirón made a good pass to Álvaro Brown, Rewa Marika stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Álvaro Brown tried to score but Walakino Ruakere went in with a successful block tackle on him.

38'

Octavio Sarmiento tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Huirangi Fatialofa showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

39'

Octavio Sarmiento played a lovely ball for Silvestre Almirón, Silvestre Almirón latched onto the ball before Huirangi Fatialofa could cut it out.

Silvestre Almirón knocked a lovely ball for Alfonso Corino, Alfonso Corino took possession of the ball before Rewa Marika could cut it out.

Alfonso Corino found himself in some space and aimed for the top corner. Walakino Ruakere failed to block the shot.

Pal Bavadra saved and held onto the ball.

40'

Fernando Bordon delivered the ball to Adolfo Romero, Kondon Lapasa couldn't cut it.

Adolfo Romero tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Koukakala Mira intercepted but couldn't control.

41'

Silvestre Almirón played a lovely ball for Marcelo Borghello, Marcelo Borghello took possession of the ball before Huirangi Fatialofa could reach it.

Marcelo Borghello played a pinpoint pass to Mario Farré, Mario Farré took it in his stride before Rewa Marika could reach it.

Mario Farré tried to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Walakino Ruakere.

42'

Silvestre Almirón stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Mutu Keneti.

43'

Kondon Lapasa was outmuscled by Fernando Bordon.

Fernando Bordon tried to whip in a float cross but The ball was touched on by Koukakala Mira.

44'

Mario Farré made an attempt to move the ball forward but Taine Papalu intercepted the pass.

45'

Adolfo Romero passed the ball to Silvestre Almirón, Huirangi Fatialofa stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Silvestre Almirón hit the ball forward to Adolfo Romero, the ball was picked up by Adolfo Romero before Rewa Marika could reach it.

Adolfo Romero got free in the penalty area and fired in a shot at goal. Arlie Wakefield approached too late to block it.

However, Adolfo Romero put it well over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Adolfo Romero. He was lacking match sharpness.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Tonga were unfortunate to go in behind.Tonga had 31% possession in the match, while Argentina had 69%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Bakile Maraiwai tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

48'

Mario Farré tried to get onto the pass but Taine Papalu did well to spot and intercept the pass.

49'

Adolfo Romero swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

50'

Adolfo Romero dispatched the freekick goalwards. Adolfo Romero was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar.

51'

Luciano Oberto took the ball confidently past Huirangi Fatialofa.

Luciano Oberto directed the ball to Alfonso Corino, Alfonso Corino latched onto the ball before Rewa Marika could reach it.

Alfonso Corino found himself in some space and tried to lob the ball at goal. Arlie Wakefield failed to block the shot.

Alfonso Corino looked destined to score but Pal Bavadra react fast enough and saved it.

52'

Silvestre Almirón played a lovely ball for Gabriel Ortiz, Gabriel Ortiz picked up on the ball before Huirangi Fatialofa could reach it.

Gabriel Ortiz made a pass to Silvestre Almirón, the ball was picked up by Silvestre Almirón before Rewa Marika could reach it.

Silvestre Almirón hit a fierce shot but Walakino Ruakere cleared the ball from danger.

54'

Corner taken by Adolfo Romero.

Fernando Bordon got up above Walakino Ruakere but the ball went bad.

55'

Silvestre Almirón dribbled past Huirangi Fatialofa.

Silvestre Almirón passed the ball to Octavio Sarmiento, Octavio Sarmiento picked up on the ball before Rewa Marika could intercept.

Octavio Sarmiento fired off a medium-ranged shot but Huirangi Fatialofa cleared the ball from danger.

57'

Silvestre Almirón hit the ball forward to Fernando Bordon, Taine Papalu stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Fernando Bordon played a perfect pass for Silvestre Almirón, Silvestre Almirón trapped the ball nicely before Huirangi Fatialofa could cut it out.

Silvestre Almirón tried to dart past Rewa Marika but Silvestre Almirón lost the ball to Rewa Marika's block tackle.

58'

The corner was taken by Adolfo Romero towards the edge of the area.

Walakino Ruakere rose bravely above Gabriel Ortiz to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

59'

Meto Mikaere was outmuscled by Mario Farré.

Mario Farré tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Taine Papalu cut it out easily.

60'

Álvaro Brown tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Taine Papalu intercepted but couldn't control.

62'

Gabriel Ortiz tried to sprint past Huirangi Fatialofa but Gabriel Ortiz lost the ball to Huirangi Fatialofa's block tackle.

63'

Adolfo Romero aimed the corner at the far post.

Alfonso Corino climbed above Arlie Wakefield , then had a header for a goal.

Pal Bavadra did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it over.

65'

Adolfo Romero floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Gabriel Ortiz got ahead of Arlie Wakefield to win the ball, then headed the ball forward.

Walakino Ruakere went in with a successful block tackle on Adolfo Romero before Adolfo Romero attempted to hit a shot towards goal.

66'

Adolfo Romero took the corner to the edge of the area.

Marcelo Borghello got above Arlie Wakefield to win the ball, then made an attacking header.

Pal Bavadra made a stunning save !.

68'

Mario Farré attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Meto Mikaere.

69'

Silvestre Almirón flicked the ball over Huirangi Fatialofa's head !.

Silvestre Almirón passed the ball to Alfonso Corino, Rewa Marika failed to reach the ball.

Alfonso Corino found himself with plenty of time and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Arlie Wakefield failed to charge down the shot.

But Alfonso Corino sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a poor effort from Alfonso Corino. He was lacking match sharpness.

70'

Mario Farré dribbled past Taine Papalu.

Mario Farré tried to get past Meto Mikaere but Mario Farré lost the ball to Meto Mikaere.

71'

Silvestre Almirón laid it forward to Octavio Sarmiento, Octavio Sarmiento took possession of the ball before Huirangi Fatialofa could intercept.

Octavio Sarmiento hit the ball from long range. Rewa Marika approached too late to block it.

Pal Bavadra tried to save but he couldn ... Octavio Sarmiento found the net !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Tonga 0 - 5 Argentina

77'

Kondon Lapasa made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was intercepted by Adolfo Romero.

78'

Silvestre Almirón made a good pass to Octavio Sarmiento, Octavio Sarmiento latched onto the ball before Meto Mikaere could intercept.

Octavio Sarmiento tried a banana shot from distance!. Huirangi Fatialofa wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Pal Bavadra tried to save but he couldn ... A great goal from a fine move by Octavio Sarmiento !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Tonga 0 - 6 Argentina

79'

Gabriel Ortiz moved the ball forward for Fernando Bordon, the ball was picked up by Fernando Bordon before Koukakala Mira could cut it out.

Fernando Bordon played a pinpoint pass to Adolfo Romero, Adolfo Romero latched onto the ball before Kondon Lapasa could intercept.

Adolfo Romero tried to put the ball across but Koukakala Mira made it first to the ball and intercepted.

80'

Octavio Sarmiento made a good pass to Silvestre Almirón, Silvestre Almirón took it in his stride before Rewa Marika could reach it.

Silvestre Almirón tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Huirangi Fatialofa.

82'

Octavio Sarmiento played a lovely ball for Alfonso Corino, the ball was picked up by Alfonso Corino before Huirangi Fatialofa could intercept.

Alfonso Corino stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Rewa Marika closed in and intercepted the ball.

83'

Silvestre Almirón twisted past Rewa Marika.

Silvestre Almirón passed the ball perfectly past Huirangi Fatialofa to Fernando Bordon.

Fernando Bordon passed along the floor for Mario Farré to pick it up, Arlie Wakefield couldn't reach it.

Mario Farré found a perfect spot and hit a fierce shot. Walakino Ruakere wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Mario Farré sent the ball wide of the mark ... He should have hit the target at least.

84'

Rewa Marika tried to get past Octavio Sarmiento but Octavio Sarmiento blocked Rewa Marika.

86'

Mario Farré unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Taine Papalu threw himself in front of the shot.

91'

Alfonso Corino tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Kondon Lapasa.

94'

The referee showed Koukakala Mira a yellow card.

End Match Tonga 0 - 6 Argentina