Argentina v Switzerland - player ratings

A penalty shoot-out looked inevitable with 118 minutes gone, but Lionel Messi burst through and set up Angel di Maria to score and break Swiss hearts.

There was still time for substitute Blerim Dzemaili to hit the post from only a few yards out in the final minute, but the South Americas held on to advance to the last eight.

Argentina will take on the winners of this evening's Belgium v USA clash in Saturday’s quarter final.

Scroll through our gallery to see who stood out...