FIFA World Cup 2022 first Semi-final between Argentina Vs, Croatia today, 9000 Kolkata fans’ flies to Qatar to support Argentina

Abhijit Ray, Kolkata:Today Argentina will take on Croatia in the semi-final of FIFA World Cup 2022  at the Lusail Iconic Stadium. In quarter finals, Croatia had dumped Brazil out on spot kicks a few hours before Argentina beat the Netherlands from penalty. There is absolutely no doubt that Lio Messi needs to be “Messiah” today for Argentina. Argentina is unbeaten since last three matches in Qatar World Cup 2022 and Lionel Scaloni’s men are enjoying a stellar campaign this year driven by captain Messi.  Argentina and Croatia,both sides come into thefinal four after shootout victories. While Argentinaenjoyed a two-goal lead against the Netherlands in regulation time, Croatia had to rely on a late equaliser against Brazil in the extra time to force the shootout. To witness one of the toughest matches for Argentina today, around 9000 die hard Argentine fans from Kolkata have already reached Qatar. In World Cup match head-to-head records between the two countries, Argentina and Croatia have shared a win each in the two games they have played against each other on the biggest stage. Although, according to the football experts, Argentina will beat Croatia by 2-1 goals. The sleepless e Kolkata  turn white-and-blue tonight again  and will   cheer up her most favourite team.Kolkata support stays with Argentina as always.