Iceland goalkeeper, Hannes Thor Halldorsson has been named man of the match after an impressive performance during his side’s 1-1 draw with Argentina in a group D encounter at the Russia 2018 World Cup on Saturday.
The Randers FC of Denmark keeper, made great saves and also a penalty from Lionel Messi that would have given Argentina the lead.
Speaking about how he did, the 34-year-old Iceland goalkeeper said,
“It’s a dream come true for me to have saved that penalty, especially as it helped us gain a point that could be very important for us in trying to qualify from this group,” Halldorsson said in his post-match interview.
” I did a lot of homework, watching a lot of penalties from Messi. And I also looked back at some of the penalties I had faced and what he might be expecting from me. “I had a good feeling he would put it that way.”
Iceland’s next Group D next match against Nigeria on 22 June.
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