Impact Alvarez was the match-winner in Saturday's 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland, breaking the deadlock in the 112th minute by firing a breathtaking long-range curler from 25 yards into the top right corner to end Switzerland's resistance after a punishing war of attrition, also registering three shots (one on target), one cross and two tackles across his 120 minutes. The Atletico Madrid forward sealed Argentina's place in the semi-finals against England and delivered the individual moment of genius the match ultimately required against a Swiss side that had defended with extraordinary discipline after Breel Embolo's red card.
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