Even with Lionel Messi scoring, things were not looking good for Argentina in their final World Cup group match. Messi had given the South American side the lead but Nigeria were handed a lifeline when Javier Mascherano conceded an unnecessary penalty.
Victor Moses smartly tucked in the penalty in the 51st minute and for the next 35 minutes, Argentina looked completely dead and buried.
Nigeria only needed a point to quality and one of the greatest players in the world was going to be out, however, up stepped an unlikely hero, Marcos Rojo.
The central defender was in the box for some reason and he incredibly slotted a right-foot volley into the bottom corner, cueing incredible scenes.
Maradona, Messi and almost the entire stadium erupted as the Manchester United man saved a country from descending in chaos.
While the South American side can now look forward to a clash against France, Twitter was having a field day with the goal that saved Messi.
Marcos Rojo carrying Lionel Messi in this World Cup. Literally. #NIGARG #MUFC pic.twitter.com/tV1oRAZ5lG
— Brinston Carvalho (@iBintu18) June 27, 2018
I’m sure Rojo’s winning goal won’t be enough to silence his doubters on Twitter. So I’ll just let this picture speak for itself. #MUFC #RojoIsRed #ARG #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/UdMTjpBF7T
— Pete Quinn (@CoachPeteQuinn) June 27, 2018
Rojo’s goal. #ARG #NGA #NGAARG #mufc pic.twitter.com/VPg1TzxcWe
— Man Utd Updates (@utds_updates) June 26, 2018
Yasssss!!!!!
Only one GOAT…..Marcus Rojo!!! https://t.co/d35vnmU0vE
— Totally Man Utd™ (@TotallyMUFC) June 26, 2018
Been saying it for ages, Messi’s a spoofer. Rojo’s been carrying him for years. #MUFC 🔴⚪️⚫️ pic.twitter.com/Gbo8j3NNsW
— Dave Moore (@DaveTodayFM) June 26, 2018
Let’s raise a toast to Marcos Rojo. 😂 #mufc pic.twitter.com/gNXKdOQukw
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) June 26, 2018
Need a late goal in the World Cup?
Call Man Utd!!!
Well Done Marcus Rojo #Mufc pic.twitter.com/9QV6jHPkU8
— Totally Man Utd™ (@TotallyMUFC) June 26, 2018
Messi:” Give me the ball, I’ll do the business.
Rojo:” Lionel, you’ve done nothing all tournament, put the ball into the back post and I’ll be on the end of it.”
Rojo scores the winning goal 🐐 🇦🇷 #mufc #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/9YZ0FiMedk
— Utd (@SimplyUtd) June 26, 2018
Rojo > Aguero!!!
RT if you agree😉#mufc #MUFC_FAMILY #WorldCup
— Bryan Davies (@MrBryanDavies) June 26, 2018
Marcus Rojo handballs it at one end, then goes and scores the winner at the other! My defender💪🏻 #WorldCup #mufc pic.twitter.com/YZQL7volux
— Utd (@SimplyUtd) June 26, 2018
Marcos Rojo: Mourinho has found his new back-up striker for next season #mufc
— Sam Pilger (@sampilger) June 26, 2018
🔄 Move over Messi…
😁 Rojo is in town. #MUFC pic.twitter.com/ImizSvKAf5
— Sky Bet (@SkyBet) June 26, 2018
I hope Maradona doesn’t get hold of Rojo for some post-match celebrations. #MUFC need Marcos to be fit for August 😄
— Jonathan Shrager (@JonathanShrager) June 26, 2018
When I said Best Player in the World, you guys know I meant Rojo, right?
— MUFC Fans (@mufcfans) June 26, 2018
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