Peru's equaliser in the last minute of normal-time was followed by Argentina's last-gasp winner scored at 94th minute by veteran striker Martin Palermo. In all the drama and the emotion, one question should not be overlooked - how on earth could Argentina get themselves in such a mess?
To stay alive they will panic once more - and there surely will be plenty of nervous moments away to Uruguay on Wednesday night.
It is a re-run of the first World Cup final, Uruguay against Argentina in Montevideo's Centenario stadium - with the difference that at stake this time is not the trophy, but South America's last remaining automatic qualifying slot for next year in South Africa.
As they showed in fine style on Saturday, coming from behind to win away to Ecuador, Uruguay are a dangerous attacking force. Forlan and Suarez are a high-class duo. No other side has scored as many goals at home as Uruguay. They will ask plenty of questions of the Argentine defence.
A draw is good enough for Argentina - unless Ecuador win away to Chile by a five goal margin. But if Argentina lose, and Ecuador win by any score, then Maradona and his men will even miss out on the chance of a play-off.
For the real fans you might be able to catch this one in a pub wednesday night 7pm EST.
source BBC sports
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