Gabriel Batistuta2 June 2002
Heads the only goal as Argentina defeat Nigeria in their opening World Cup match.
Argentina · Sport / Football. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Heads the only goal as Argentina defeat Nigeria in their opening World Cup match.
Scores Argentina's third goal to secure a 3-2 World Cup victory over Nigeria.
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