What happened: Two assists have helped build a 3-0 lead in an ongoing World Cup knockout match. The game remains in progress.
Why it matters: The contributions have put the trailing side under severe elimination pressure. The current margin also gives the leader greater control over the closing stages.
By the numbers: Current score: 3-0. Two of the three goals have come from the same assist provider.
What to watch: The closing stages will determine whether the advantage holds and which side reaches the round of 16.