Argentina's Marcos Rojo celebrates after scoring a goal against Nigeria. Photo: AFPSt Petersburg: Argentina snatched a dramatic 2-1 win over Nigeria to qualify for the FIFA World Cup pre-quarterfinals here on Tuesday.
Marcos Rojo volleyed home the winner in the 87th as the South American giants secured the second qualifying spot from Group D behind Croatia.
Argentina, who needed a win to keep their hopes of qualifying for the last 16, went ahead in the 14th minute through Lionel Messi.
But the Super Eagles restored parity through a penalty by Victor Moses in the second half before Rojo delivered at the death for Argentina.
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