Argentina defeated Nigeria by a solitary goal in an entertaining game at Ellis park in Johannesburg. Both teams attacked relentlessly and missed ample chances. Lionel Messi terrorised Nigerian defenders while Diego Maradona provided more entertainment with his antics.
Result: Argentina 1 – Nigeria 0
Goal scorer: Gabriel Heinze.
Man of the match: Enyeama (Nigeria goalkeeper)
Highlights of the game:
1. Enyeama: He saved Nigeria from demolition by Messi. If he were not, scoreline might have been Argentina 5 – Nigeria 0. Series of world class saves frustrated Argentina forwards especially Lionel Messi.
2. Lionel messi’s excellent skills on full display. On another day, he might have gotten hat-trick.
Disappointments:
1. Angel Di Maria: He is poor except in 1 or 2 instances. He was in terrific form for Benfica. I expected a lot from him.
2. Argentina defence: No chance for progress beyond second round with this porous defence. Argentina is surely missing Javier Janetti. Demichelis is worst.
3. Nigeria’s final ball: They created lot of chances but failed to deliver final ball.
4. Higuain: He missed 2 sitters. Maradona should pick Diego Milito for next game.
Both Argentina and South Korea registered wins and Korea topped group B on goal difference. Greece was outclassed by pacy koreans in other group B game. Greece may exit from group stage. Tough contest for second place between South korea and Nigeria.
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