Angel di maria
Argentina strike late to advance to World Cup knockout stages
Nigeria were just minutes away from progressing before central defender Rojo superbly volleyed home a Gabriel Mercado cross from the right.
Messi beat Claudio Bravo from the spot in the 16th minute after Angel Di Maria had been pushed from behind.
Angel Di Maria was in scintillating form as Paris Saint-Germain's picked up a famous 4-0 win over Barcelona.
The Argentina winger scored in each half with PSG’s midfielder Julian Draxler and Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani also finding the net.
The French champions paid £45 million for the Argentine winger.
The 27-year-old was expected to travel to the US after being given extended leave following the Copa America.
The 27-year-old Argentine has done little to justify the British record transfer fee of £59.7mn.
The 26-year-old Argentine hobbled off in the 14th minute with a suspected hamstring injury.
The transfer fee outstrips the £50m Chelsea paid Liverpool for Fernando Torres in 2011.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti is expecting Angel Di Maria to begin pre-season training early next month.
Argentina are sweating over the fitness of midfielder Angel di Maria ahead of their semifinal against Holland.
A late goal in the extra time from Angel Di Maria saw Argentina beat Switzerland 1-0 on Tuesday.
Real Madrid ushered Manchester City through the exit door of the Champions League on Wednesday.