Argentine NT: News, Stats & Players [R]

Agreed on playing European teams. We do have good records under Scaloni against them though. Dominated, Poland, Croatia, Italy and pretty much outplayed Netherlands & France. Some silly defensive errors almost cost us againts those two but final result is all that matters.

 

Licha injured, not even now some Senesi?

 

I would be more excited if Scaloni was playing some of the pibes. I'd happily give Senesi, Medina, Balerdi, Paz, Soler ninety minutes. Sure the result would still be important but I'd be looking ahead to 26. Qualification barring an absolute catastrophe is assured.

Busy day of sport too for Argentina. Los Pumas take on Ireland later in the day. We'll see which Los Pumas turns up. Contepomi bless him has not been the worry that I thought he would be. Brought in a new defence coach as well from Ireland from his time with Leinster.

 

I'd really like to see Argentina play England in a friendly game, it would be the one and only time Messi would play against them.

 

Love to know which idiot think's it's a good idea to set off fireworks during the Anthem. Disrespectful.

 

Wembley ? Tickets would sell like hotcakes.

 

First chance final ball not good enough.

 

Sounded far enough away compared to the official fireworks that it might have been idiots outside the stadium. They continued through Paraguay's anthem too.

 

I'm late to the party but were not supposed to wear some throwback kits?

 

Robbed again. Legit goal there. Where's VAR?

 

Sloppy marking at the set piece (again) allows Paraguay a chance on goal.

 

Lautaro Offside Martinez.

Just like I said, Lautaro Onside Martinez

 

Looks onside to me

 

For once they did it.

 

Lautaro offside. Nice assist from Enzo. Clear goal.

 

Almost that Saudi curse , but not this time.

 

VAR calls it a good goal!

 

The goal stands. He was on.

 

Great finish by Lautaro. Taking his first chance is wonderful to see.

 

It is a goal. Why waste the time.

 

They are attacking down Otamendi's flank more often than not. Why is this ? Two passes now straight into touch.

 

always conceided from aerial threat...
Dont think its coincidence.

 

Wow everyone just shut off on defense. First a header off the bar and then a bicycle kick golazo. Damn

 

What is crazy is Otamendi might be going to his 4th World Cup. Could've been his 5th if Sabella decided to take him in 2014. Good grief. 4 or 5 World Cups are usually designated for legends for that senior side.

 

Off the bar. Lacky escape. For a few seconds.