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Video: Mercado deflection puts Argentina in front

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during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between France and Argentina at Kazan Arena on June 30, 2018 in Kazan, Russia.

Shaun Botterill

Argentina has gone in front against France, 2-1, after Gabriel Mercado’s deflected shot beat Hugo Lloris.

The Albiceleste took the lead three minutes into the second stanza following a free kick, with Lionel Messi’s shot from inside the box finding Mercado, who guided the ball into the near post.