Argentina vs Nigeria Match Thread

I am pie

Meanwhile, in Porto Alegre....the football continues.

Argentina need a performance here to develop some sort of momemtum, Higuain and Aguero got 3 out of 10 each in the local papers and the devoted are not content. Might see Dimechelis get a run out as Fernandez has not convinced at the back, Gago was horrible against Iran so Biglia has to be in contention. Palacio or Lavezzi are pushing Aguero / Higuain.

Can't keep relying on a few minutes of brilliance from Messi and the prize here is significant, avoiding France in the next round.

Vamos Vamos Argentina.

Nigeria put a reasonable performance in against Bosnia, albiet referee assisted. They have pace up front which might rattle the Argentine defence, however if they play on the front foot I think it might actually suit Argentina who struggle against teams who sit back and make them work. Argentina are set up to counter quickly via Di Maria carrying the ball at pace out of mf or Gago (allegedly..) moving the ball on to the Messi and co.

2-0 for Argentina, am in downtown Buenos Aires at the minute and will be sneaking out of work to find a suitable place to watch.

pickarooney

I wish I was in BA; love that place... What's the risk here for Argentina - how badly can they afford to do and still win the group?

I am pie

pickarooney wrote: »

I wish I was in BA; love that place... What's the risk here for Argentina - how badly can they afford to do and still win the group?

It'll be fun today alright.

They need not to lose to avoid France. Nigeria drew against Iran and beat Bosnia & Herz.

Win or draw and they probably play Switzerland next round, lose and they play France.

greendom

I imagine France will want Argentina to win as much as the Argentinians

pickarooney

If Argentina and Iran both win 1-0 does it go down to a coin-toss?

Dubliner28

Messi 2-0 Nigeria

Washington Irving

pickarooney wrote: »

If Argentina and Iran both win 1-0 does it go down to a coin-toss?

Yup. Drawing of lots to decide who qualifies if records are identical.

fuzzydunlop85

Washington Irving wrote: »

Yup. Drawing of lots to decide who qualifies if records are identical.

That is absolutely insane, should go to a peno shoot out or something.

Neeson

Paul clement was scheduled to be on with Kenny.

Washington Irving

fuzzydunlop85 wrote: »

That is absolutely insane, should go to a peno shoot out or something.

True, it's a very unfair way to decide things but the games could be hundreds of miles apart and international tournaments work off a pretty tight schedule. Wouldn't really be practical to have a standalone shootout or whatever. Lots are a necessary evil imo.

Cypher_sounds

Nigeria

Argentina

Match statsLineups
1V. Enyeama(G) (G)S. Romero1
5E. Ambrose(D) (D)Zabaleta4
2J. Yobo(D) (D)F.Fernánd.17
13J. Oshaniw(D) (D)E. Garay2
22K. Omeruo(D) (D)M. Rojo16
7A. Musa(M) (M)F. Gago5
17O. Onazi(M) (M)Mascherano14
10J. O. Mike(M) (M)di María7
18M. Babatun(M) (F)G. Higuaín9
8Odemwingie(F) (F)L. Messi10
9E. Emenike(F) (F)S. Agüero20

Substitutes
23S. Ameobi(F) (D)Demichelis15
16A. Ejide(G) (M)L. Biglia6
20M. Uchebo(F) (M)M. Rodríg.11
19U. Nwofor(F) (D)Campagnaro3
15R. Azeez(M) (G)A. Orión12
21C. Agbim(G) (M)E. Pérez8
14G. Oboabo(D) (F)R. Palacio18
6A. Egwuek(D) (F)E. Lavezzi22
4R. Gabriel(M) (D)J. Basanta23
3E. Uzoenyi(M) (G)M. Andújar21
12E. Odunlam(D) (M)A.Fernánd.13
(M)R. Álvarez19

Coach
S. Keshi A. Sabella



Copy n paste job.

Absoluvely

fuzzydunlop85 wrote: »

That is absolutely insane, should go to a peno shoot out or something.

Penalty shootout between Nigeria and Iran? Their teams will be 2,500 km apart when the group matches finish today.

Turtyturd

With one of the main competitors for the title of 'Best in the World' facing the possibility of being banned from the competition it's now looking like a two horse race. I'd fully expect Messi to step up and carry the pieces of deadwood like Aguero, and the crusty looking lad they brought on against Iran to victory, putting a bit of distance between himself and Clint before he plays again.

2-0 Messitina.

Tigerandahalf

Seems to be the same Argentine forward line. Would prefer to see Lavezzi on for Aguero. He would fit better into their system and give them some pace. With Messi playing in that hole no room for Aguero to play. If Nigeria keep it very tight in front of the box Messi might find it hard to score again. So many of his goals come through that central channel.

ShooterSF

Washington Irving wrote: »

True, it's a very unfair way to decide things but the games could be hundreds of miles apart and international tournaments work off a pretty tight schedule. Wouldn't really be practical to have a standalone shootout or whatever. Lots are a necessary evil imo.

Penalty shootout online through FIFA?

Turtyturd

That national anthem is up there with the Brazilian one.

pickarooney

Absoluvely wrote: »

Penalty shootout between Nigeria and Iran? Their teams will be 2,500 km apart when the group matches finish today.

Have them both provisionally qualify for the second round and then when they show up have the shoot out as a prelude to the knockout game.

Or... simultaneous shoot-outs after the two games with the third choice goalie from each side on hand (it's not like he'd be needed at the actual game).

Washington Irving

Turtyturd wrote: »

That national anthem is up there with the Brazilian one.

It makes you want to slap David Luiz?

GreNoLi

One goal either way.

Peist2007

Wonder what Messi will do today

Rojiblancos

Peist2007 wrote: »

Wonder what Messi will do today

Didn't take long

Washington Irving

Goal Suarez

Turtyturd

Besssstttttt in the world!!!!!!

Lovely Bloke

Peist2007 wrote: »

Wonder what Messi will do today

score

Tigerandahalf

Peist2007 wrote: »

Wonder what Messi will do today

:-)

Turtyturd

Great header from the keeper.

Peist2007

Peist2007 wrote: »

Wonder what Messi will do today

Class

GreNoLi

Genius.

Biddy_61

Great pass and great goal. Most players over the bar!

Boom__Boom

Messi fancies an early seat on the subs bench today.

Lovely Bloke

wat

Boom__Boom

Goalfest !!!!

Turtyturd

2nd best in the world!!!

Peist2007

Turtyturd wrote: »

Besssstttttt in the world!!!!!!

He is the best in the world. Hands down

P_1

The BTTS crew are happy already. Two crackers

JONJO THE MISER

:eek:

Son Of A Vidic

A perfect start and a fine finish from Messi.


Wait....what?

Boom__Boom

what a hit !!!

Professional Griefer

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kaizersoze81

What a game. Best World Cup in memory

Peist2007

What a goal

**** me i just sat down

Biddy_61

Another great goal!

Suryavarman

This is shaping up very nicely.

Washington Irving

Decent start, both teams getting in to it.

Cypher_sounds

Great finish by the nigerian.

GreNoLi

Geewiz.

Son Of A Vidic

Wow, what an equaliser.

miralize

Great start!

Dubliner28

Turtyturd wrote: »

That national anthem is up there with the Brazilian one.

I see you theirs and raise you Chiles, Best @ the world cup hair raising

Savman

I'm gonna cry proper man tears when this WC is over.