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ZAGREB, CROATIA - DECEMBER 13: Monkey Kent's prediction that Croatia will defeat Argentina on Tuesday's semi-finals at 2022 FIFA World Cup has failed. The monkey, a gibbon by species, is famous for the true predictions he makes across Croatia. According to the lots he drew, Croatians believed that they would have a victory over Argentina. Zagreb Zoo Manager Damir Skok told reporters that the monkey Kent was so determined when he chose the Croatia box. Earlier predictions of the monkey about Croatian games at this year's FIFA World Cup came true, except for the one with Argentina. Argentina claimed a 3-0 win over Croatia on Tuesday to advance to the 2022 FIFA World Cup final. Argentina were awarded a penalty after Julian Alvarez was brought down by Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic at Lusail Stadium in Al Daayen. Lionel Messi converted the penalty kick in the 34th minute. After five minutes, Argentina doubled the lead when forward Alvarez made a close-range finish. The first half ended 2-0 in favor of the Albiceleste. In the 69th minute, Messi dribbled past the Croatian defenders and found Alvarez in the area. Alvarez fired a right-footed shot from the penalty box to beat Livakovic, making it 3-0. Meanwhile, Croatia’s assistant coach Mario Mandzukic was shown a straight red card in the 35th minute. Also, Messi beat legend Gabriel Batistuta to become Argentina's all-time top goal scorer with 11 goals at the World Cup. Argentina will face the winner of the France - Morocco match. The final will be played at Lusail Stadium on Sunday. With this result, Messi advanced to the second World Cup final in his career. In the 2014 World Cup final, Messi's Argentina suffered a 1-0 loss against Germany. (Footage by Stipe Majic/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)