Summary

  • Watch Highlights and replay the match via the Live Coverage tab

  • FT: Bosnia-Hercegovina 3-1 Iran (Iran go out)

  • Nigeria and Argentina through to knockout stages

  • Messi scores double before being substituted

  1. Postpublished at 17:31 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Iran have had a real go since going behind. Asmir Begovic has to make a great save to keep out a deflection from his own defender, but the flag was up for offside. Iran throwing men at this one though.

    IranImage source, AFP
  2. Postpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Former Premier League striker Jason Roberts
    BBC Radio 5 live, Porto Alegre

    "Nigeria are doing what Iran and Bosnia have been able to do and that's stifle Argentina for large parts of the game. They're stifling that space in central midfield where Messi wants to drift into. They've done a good job of making it hard for Argentina."

  3. Postpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    That's how good the atmosphere in Porto Alegre is, it's even better than scoring at Scunthorpe...

    What a hit! Another piledriver from Angel Di Maria, forcing Vincent Enyeama into a flying save.

  4. Postpublished at 17:27 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    NigeriaImage source, @SamuelAmeobi

    Sammy Ameobi, Newcastle United winger and brother of Nigeria striker Shola, on Twitter:, external Single greatest experience so far.

  5. Postpublished at 17:27 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    A very open and entertaining game in Porto Alegre. Argentina's magic four up front are combining at will, while Peter Odemwingie has thrashed a left-footer over the top from 20 yards. More goals in this one. More goals in this World Cup...

  6. Postpublished at 17:26 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Steve Claridge, BBC Radio 5 live

    "It's no more than Bosnia deserve but it has woken Iran up and they should be level."

  7. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 17:26 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Maybe Iran's gameplan is not all over! They hit the bar seconds after going behind, Masoud Shojaei drifting a chip onto the face of the crossbar. Lovely effort.

    IranImage source, AFP
  8. GOALpublished at 17:23 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    The problem with playing for a 0-0 is when you concede early on, it's all over.

    Bosnia take the lead with a cracking goal from Manchester City man Edin Dzeko. He drifts away from a defender before clipping a left-footed shot in off the base of the post from 25 yards. He looks livid - cheer up Edin!

    Edin DzekoImage source, AFP
  9. Postpublished at 17:22 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Iran have set up shop for another 0-0 - though they did play like this against Argentina and then had two good chances on the counter-attack late on. It's a patient game.

  10. Join the debate at #bbcworldcuppublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Paddy Emmerson:, external What a start and what a way to get everyone's mind back on the football. #Messi proving why he is the best in the World.

    Tunde Giwa:, external Super Eagles will go very far in this tournament. Fearless, firm, gritty, unblinking, unintimidated, unshrinking, unyielding...

  11. Postpublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Former Premier League striker Jason Roberts
    BBC Radio 5 live, Porto Alegre

    "Nigeria are doing a good job so far and are really showing ambition on the ball. They just need to be a little bit careful when they lose it."

  12. Postpublished at 17:20 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Lionel Messi whips in a free-kick from deep, John Mikel Obi has to stretch to meet it and almost heads into his own net, testing goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama but the Lille keeper makes the stop.

  13. Join the debate at #bbcworldcuppublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Mark:, external Just listening to the various result scenarios between Bosnia v Iran & Nigeria v Argentina. Head melting conversation

  14. Postpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Steve Claridge, BBC Radio 5 live

    "Iran are still lucky to still be in this and have been pretty negative. Bosnia have completely dominated from the start."

  15. Stat attackpublished at 17:17 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Lionel Messi and James Rodriguez of Colombia are the only players to score in all three group games.

  16. Postpublished at 17:17 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Porto Alegre is dancing to the Argentine beat, their fans are so loud, it's a truly impressive effort. As it stands both of these sides will be going through.

  17. Join the debate at #bbcworldcuppublished at 17:15 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Mark Levy:, external What a start #ARG v #NGR! This is football. Let's face it, no one is missing England.

    Scott Kelly:, external Messi is thriving in that central position playing behind Higuain/Aguero. Keep it like this the Argies could go all the way.

    Andrew Roulston:, external Messi, Higuain, Aguero, Di Maria and have Lavezzi on the bench. Argentina have to be favourites for the World Cup now.

  18. Postpublished at 17:15 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Lionel Messi has now hit nine goals in his last eight games for Argentina as he translates club form to country. Is he finally grabbing a tournament like we know he can do?

    Three in three.

  19. Postpublished at 17:12 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Former Premier League striker Jason Roberts
    BBC Radio 5 live, Porto Alegre

    "Lionel Messi looks like he is ready for business. Yes, he has been deciding matches but he hasn't taken games over at this World Cup the way we know he can. But he looks really motivated out there. He's talking to his team-mates and Nigeria don't know how to deal with him."

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  20. Postpublished at 17:12 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    BBC World's John Bennett on Twitter:, external "The Nigeria express" with a fantastic goal! What a response from #NGA and Ahmed Musa. This #ARG defence is there to be got at...