ARGENTINA V SWITZERLAND

0' Final match day for the round of 16, and its an Argentine team that perhaps weren't as dominating in their group as some might have expected, despite taking all nine points, who face off against the similarly underwhelming Swiss. All of the favorites experiencing surprising struggles in this early round, and Argentina is likely to not be an exception to this based on their previous play. No game in this round without drama though, and this should prove to be another thrilling match. The last time these two teams faced in a world cup, it was Argentina who left victorious with a 2-0 scoreline in the group stages of the 1966 cup.

15' Both sides coming out strong on the attack. And both sides finding plenty of space in the opposing defense. Argentina with perhaps the slight edge in better chances, but both teams hungry for goals and with reason to worry in the back.

28' Switzerland with the best chance of the match thus far. Its a beautiful ball into the box and a charging striker blasts the ball right into the keeper. Excellent goalkeeping on a corner, and two follow ups by the Swiss, and the Argentines lucky to still be even on goals.

45' More excellent chances for both sides, in an excellent back and forth game. Both goal keepers doing well though, and perhaps the final touch lacking, but a thoroughly exciting match and on the cusp of several goals.

60' Well we're still aching for a goal, but both sides coming agonizingly close. Both keepers doing an excellent job, and both attacks still  finding plenty of space to operate. The game flowing as if theres a dam holding goals back that is bursting at its seems, and its only a matter of time before we see one or even a flurry of goals.

78' Well Messi now with two excellent shots on goal. One goes just high and the other is saved well by Benaglio from point blank range. Both teams playing excellent matches, but Argentina turning the tide and with slightly more pressure and the better chances of late.

90' Another match heading to extra time. Neither side able to find the back of the net. The swiss certainly looking more tired, and being forced to defend by the Argentines who were trying to finish it in regulation. They certainly look the more likely to score, although the Swiss still looking dangerous on the counterattack.

105' The Swiss all of a sudden turning it on, controlling possession for nearly the entire period. Argentina unable to muster any scoring, and both teams looking very fatigued. Both Shaqiri and Messi creating magic in midfield, but just not with enough support to create that opening goal.

118' Its early heartbreak for the Swiss, as a beautiful run by Messi finds Di Maria on the end of it, and he slots it back across the goal to the far post. A minute later is a beautiful header by the Swiss off of an excellent second chance cross from a corner, but the header his the upright and bounces back into play. What an opportunity, and the Swiss inches away from equalising.

Final' The Swiss turn it on after the Argentine goal, and come agonizingly close to equalising, but its too little too late, and the Argentines move on. However, plenty of questions for them to answer, as they were anything but dominating, and only barely escaping onto the next round.