Argentina beat Greece 2-0 en route to the last 16 in a World Cup Group B match here on Tuesday.

Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0 and routed South Korea 4-1 in the first two group matches while Greece lost to South Korea 2-0 and defeated Nigeria 2-1.

Lionel Messi continued his possession of the ball as at the 10th minute, the forward from Barcelona club beat two defenders but was tackled.

At the 18th minute, Argentina's Sergio Kun Aguero hit the ball, which was claimed by Greece's goalie Alexandros Tzorvas.

Argentina's dominance in the game was even stronger at the 23rd minute when Messi beat two opponents again.

Nicolas Burdisso of Argentina (L) defends Georgios Samaras of Greece during their 2010 World Cup Group B soccer match in Polokwane, South Africa, June 22, 2010. Argentina won 2-0 and qualifies for the next round

No good chance came until in the stoppage time, but Messi's deep curl went over the crossbar.

The Argentines had a 65 percent of the possession, and made eight shots on goal to Greece's zero in the first half.

The Abliceleste still held the ball possession but their defence was challenged in the second half. In the 48th minute, Georgios Samaras stood a good chance to break the deadlock but his shot went off target. Twelve minutes later, it was Samaras again but his shot went wide.

In the 69th minute, Mario Bolatti of Argentina smacked the ball onto Tzorvas, who was well positioned to claim the ball.

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