[WC2010] Game 04 - Argentina vs. Nigeria

[Argote]

So, I think it'll be a good idea to have a thread per game otherwise we'll have a cluster**** in the World Cup thread.

Nigeria has a decent and strong (physically) squad and is playing on Africa, however Argentina is a force to be reckoned with and I believe will win 3-2.

Feel free to discuss.

[Jimmy0]

Argentina to demolish with a 3-0 victory.

[Alladaskill17]

Argentina is going to destroy Nigeria.

[Alan-]

It is Argentina, 'nuff said?

[mikebiacsi]

3-0 Argentina.

[Tel]

Argentina can afford to leave Milito on the bench kinda shows you how strong their starting 11 is. I know he was carrying a knock but surely Tevez and Milito would be the preferred partnership with Messi sat behind them. This is going to be a stroll in the park for Argentina, 3-0.

[Alladaskill17]

Messi: 0 goals in last 7 WC qualifying games.

I think it is time he makes up for it, poor, poor Nigeria will pay dearly. :laugh:

Messi + Tevez incoming...

[Rappy Veteran]

here we go :)

[Alladaskill17]

Two 'chances' so far, this will get ugly quick once they get settled and in their groove.

EDIT: GOOOOALLL

[Rappy Veteran]

GOAL nice finish!

[Damian]

Nice goal. :)

[Zoom7000]

I know Argentina have been of sorts under Maradona, but I think they have this group all wrapped up.

And here we go... 1-0 up already!

[Alladaskill17]

1 or 2 chances where Messi could have bumped it off to Tevez out wide, but it was a shot on target so I guess I cannot complain.

[Rappy Veteran]

Maradona = short version of Eric Cantona :p

[Alladaskill17]

The Nigerian keep is really doing well to fend off all these shots, especially coming from Messi.

[Rappy Veteran]

this game is going at a boring pace now :(

[Shayla]

C'mon Messi,you can do better than that :punk:

[Jase]

Finally Veron is off..

[Ridlas]

Oh wow, he blew it.

[Rappy Veteran]

Finally Veron is off..

he's still quite talented for 35

[Jase]

Maradona = short version of Eric Cantona :p

More like a future older version of Mario

[Ridlas]

1-0

Pretty good match!

[Shibby]

I voted for Nigeria, but they were really really poor, couldn't do anything right. ?I really wanted them to get a goal.

[emzino]

Argentina played alot better in the 1st half. They kept the ball o.k. Sloppy passing in the 2nd half. Full rep to the Nigerian goal keeper though, he made some great saves.

Nigeria looked much more convincing int he 2nd half. I think both teams got tired towards the end but it's when Nigerias chances were alot more threatening.

Good game, still early days.

[Rappy Veteran]

I voted for Nigeria, but they were really really poor, couldn't do anything right. ?I really wanted them to get a goal.

yeah shame, their goal keeper is quite good wouldn't mind seeing him in the Prem!