Photos: Argentina wins Men's Football gold

Sergio Aguero of Argentina takes on the Nigerian defense. (Photo credit: Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)

The Men's Gold Medal football match between Nigeria and Argentina took place at the National Stadium on Day Fifteen of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 23, 2008 in Beijing, China. Argentina won the match and claimed the title of the event.

Onyekachi Apam of Nigeria tackles Angel Di Maria of Argentina. (Photo credit: Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi of Argentina in action (Photo credit: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi of Argentina goes past Promise Isaac and Ebenezer Ajilore of Nigeria (R). (Photo credit: Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)

Angel Di Maria (No. 11) of Argentina makes a goal. (Photo credit: Li Gang/Xinhua)

The Argentinian team celebrates. (Photo credit: Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)