Iran may end up regretting a lack of ambition against a poor Nigeria side that saw them just take the point, as if any result was nailed on, it would be an Argentina side containing Messi giving them a good going over.
Yes, we've had shocks like Italy losing to Costa Rica, but Argentina won't be in the mood to arse around. Messi scored a cracker against the Bosnians, a step in burying ghosts of World Cups past. He'll be looking to knock on today and score again.
3-0 to the Argies, easy. Potentially more if they feel in the mood. With Messi on song, there's no doubt Argentina are amongst the favourites.
Drink?
For sure, it's Saturday, it's hot and sticky. Box of Becks in the freezer.
First Half
Like Italy, there's a suspicion Argentina have rolled up expecting to win, and need a severe boot up the arsehole to motivate them.
As boring as it is to watch, you have to give dues to Iran for their discipline and organisation that has limited Argentina to just a few half-chances.
Second Half
Well, talk about thin margins. Argentina just (just!) grabbed the points in this one, after 90 minutes of not being there much. Indeed, Iran had the better chances, but as the cliché goes, the best players don't need much to work their magic. 91 minutes in, Messi got just enough space to curl in a shot that won the day.
All the same, his team didn't impress and they're looking a one-man outfit, albeit one man who can apparently do anything and has put them in the last 16. Does anybody actually want to win this World Cup, except Costa Rica? The next game may provide another answer.
Wanker of the Day
The tosser next door who, on Saturday fucking morning, decided to do some drilling work on his house. At nine fucking AM.
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