KUALA LUMPUR: Argentina drew first blood in the 23rd minute after a swift counter-attack caught England's backline flat-footed, sending the travelling fans into raptures. England hit back just before halftime through a well-worked set piece, leveling the score at 1-1 heading into the break.
The second half saw Argentina retake the lead early on, capitalizing on a defensive mix-up in the box. But England refused to fold. Pushing men forward in search of an equalizer, they were rewarded in the 89th minute when a driven cross found a striker unmarked at the far post, who buried it past the keeper to level things up.
Deep into stoppage time, with penalties looming, England won a corner. The delivery was flicked on at the near post and turned home from close range, sparking wild celebrations on the touchline. The final whistle blew moments later, confirming a dramatic 2-1 win and sending England through to the semi-finals.
