Argentina defeated Mexico 2-1 in the knockout stage match at Leipzig on Saturday. With this victory, Argentina has moved into the quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory. Mexico has been knocked out of the tournament. The goal from Rodriguez in the 98th minute made the entire difference - made Argentina, the winner and Mexico, the loser. This was the third goal hit by him in the tournament. Argentina player Heinze was shown a yellow card, in the first-half injury time.

The first goal of the match was scored in the sixth minute by Rafael Marquez in the sixth minute. Hernan Crespo scored the first goal for Argentina in the 10th minute. Argentina got an opportunity to score a goal in the 23rd minute, when Crespo hit the ball wide.

Mexico player Andres Guardado was injured and replaced by Guardado in the 64th minute. Overall, the match was an entertaining one. Argentina plays Germany in Berlin on Friday. This time Argentina is one of the favourites to reach the finals.