FT: Argentina (1) v Switzerland (0) ET. 119' Di Maria

[paj]

Switzerland don try kai

And you have jinxed them.. Bad luck

the moment Neckemiah spoke Switzerland concede...

bia na for wia una dey select this pokey names from?

......rather popular names in his neck of the woods..

[platinum]

damn.. Great finish!

Game didnt spark till extra time.

[soma]

They both deserve to lose, Switzerland twice. Set-up for penalties and paid the price. Argentina cannot win this world cup, if they do, 100 bucks for Cyberia's Maradona.

Argies are far from winning it but any side that has Messi has a chance. If only the Swiss came out to play a bit it would have been a different story. They set out for the penalty.

[Coach]

this Shaqiri guy will be a handful in the epl...

End product. All too often opts for a little stepover or shimmy and that's why Bayern rarely risk him, rather to leave Robben unrested.

[Bigpokey24]

SE really balled in this tourney.. the 2nd round games have been so competitive.. solid

[Ekorian]

Messi attracted the defense and released the ball to DI Maria. That midget is from another planet like Keshi rightfully said...

[phantomjournalist]

Wow both teams gave it their all on the pitch...47 fouls recorded in this game.

Looks like all the favorites are winning in the 2nd round. Up to the US to buck the trend.

[metalalloy]

If it was Moses or Osaze even emenike that made that messi's run for the goal, would they have squared for Di Maria to score or gone for glory?

Just asking

I dont see why not. All of the players above have created assists for us.

[kalamashaka]

They both deserve to lose, Switzerland twice. Set-up for penalties and paid the price. Argentina cannot win this world cup, if they do, 100 bucks for Cyberia's Maradona.

Have you not learned your lesson yet?

[Heliopolis]

I have watched Argentina closely at every WC since 1994 and this is easily the weakest team we've had in the last 20 years. GK, defence, midfield, strikers, coaching is all poor.

Sabella has to be the worst coach remaining in this f*ckin tournament. How did Higuain play 120 minutes today? The guy was a 12th man for Switzerland.

Palacio, god bless his rat tail, had more touches in the final 20 minutes of the 2nd half than Higuain had in 120 minutes. I am not even exaggerating here. Nonetheless, Palacio was abysmal and only added a 2nd static attacker to Argentina's attack after Higuain.

Sabella did not make any tactical changes in a 120 minute match. His 3 changes were just like-for-like subs without making any adjustments at all. Argentina had no tactical discipline at all in the extra time since the players got desperate and Sabella failed to do something, ANYTHING. We saw Messi drop back to the centre circle for the first time all tournament. We saw Di Maria frantically switching wings to try and provide a spark for the team.

Argentina's 2014 WC team is Messi + Di Maria + 9 average players. Lavezzi, Mascherano, etc etc are nothing special.

If I am Belgium/USA I am licking my chops at the prospects of meeting such a mediocre Argentina team. Argentina will play the same way in the QF as it has in its first 4 matches because Sabella does not know any better.

I never thought I'd see the day where an Argentina manager makes Maradona seem like Sir Alex Ferguson. Sabella is a disgrace

P.S. No one better hold anything against Messi when Argentina are eventually eliminated. There is nothing more he can do to help this sorry team. Argentina has recorded 7 goals in this tournament wih Messi scoring 4, assisting 1, and delivering the free kick leading to the Bosnia own goal. Without him Argentina might've even finished its group in last place

[platinum]

I have watched Argentina closely at every WC since 1994 and this is easily the weakest team we've had in the last 20 years. GK, defence, midfield, strikers, coaching is all poor.

Sabella has to be the worst coach remaining in this f*ckin tournament. How did Higuain play 120 minutes today? The guy was a 12th man for Switzerland.

Palacio, god bless his rat tail, had more touches in the final 20 minutes of the 2nd half than Higuain had in 120 minutes. I am not even exaggerating here. Nonetheless, Palacio was abysmal and only added a 2nd static attacker to Argentina's attack after Higuain.

Sabella did not make any tactical changes in a 120 minute match. His 3 changes were just like-for-like subs without making any adjustments at all. Argentina had no tactical discipline at all in the extra time since the players got desperate and Sabella failed to do something, ANYTHING. We saw Messi drop back to the centre circle for the first time all tournament. We saw Di Maria frantically switching wings to try and provide a spark for the team.

Argentina's 2014 WC team is Messi + Di Maria + 9 average players. Lavezzi, Mascherano, etc etc are nothing special.

If I am Belgium/USA I am licking my chops at the prospects of meeting such a mediocre Argentina team. Argentina will play the same way in the QF as it has in its first 4 matches because Sabella does not know any better.

I never thought I'd see the day where an Argentina manager makes Maradona seem like Sir Alex Ferguson. Sabella is a disgrace

P.S. No one better hold anything against Messi when Argentina are eventually eliminated. There is nothing more he can do to help this sorry team. Argentina has recorded 7 goals in this tournament wih Messi scoring 4, assisting 1, and delivering the free kick leading to the Bosnia own goal. Without him Argentina might've even finished its group in last place

Have you been drinking Maradona's wine???

Anyway, we'll see. The thing is they have so much talent, they can kill you. An organized AND potent team can punish them for sure.

[Heliopolis]

I have watched Argentina closely at every WC since 1994 and this is easily the weakest team we've had in the last 20 years. GK, defence, midfield, strikers, coaching is all poor.

Sabella has to be the worst coach remaining in this f*ckin tournament. How did Higuain play 120 minutes today? The guy was a 12th man for Switzerland.

Palacio, god bless his rat tail, had more touches in the final 20 minutes of the 2nd half than Higuain had in 120 minutes. I am not even exaggerating here. Nonetheless, Palacio was abysmal and only added a 2nd static attacker to Argentina's attack after Higuain.

Sabella did not make any tactical changes in a 120 minute match. His 3 changes were just like-for-like subs without making any adjustments at all. Argentina had no tactical discipline at all in the extra time since the players got desperate and Sabella failed to do something, ANYTHING. We saw Messi drop back to the centre circle for the first time all tournament. We saw Di Maria frantically switching wings to try and provide a spark for the team.

Argentina's 2014 WC team is Messi + Di Maria + 9 average players. Lavezzi, Mascherano, etc etc are nothing special.

If I am Belgium/USA I am licking my chops at the prospects of meeting such a mediocre Argentina team. Argentina will play the same way in the QF as it has in its first 4 matches because Sabella does not know any better.

I never thought I'd see the day where an Argentina manager makes Maradona seem like Sir Alex Ferguson. Sabella is a disgrace

P.S. No one better hold anything against Messi when Argentina are eventually eliminated. There is nothing more he can do to help this sorry team. Argentina has recorded 7 goals in this tournament wih Messi scoring 4, assisting 1, and delivering the free kick leading to the Bosnia own goal. Without him Argentina might've even finished its group in last place

Have you been drinking Maradona's wine???

Anyway, we'll see. The thing is they have so much talent, they can kill you. An organized AND potent team can punish them for sure.

What talent?

Messi is held back surrounded by all these bums.

Di Maria is a beast but has been mostly under-utilized as a CM.

Higuain and Palacio are sh*t.

Aguero is injured and has been uselessed by being forced to play out-wide while Higuain offers nothing in the middle.

Argentina does not have a single player that can offer a spark off the bench.

This team is sh*t and the coach is sh*t.

[soma]

I have watched Argentina closely at every WC since 1994 and this is easily the weakest team we've had in the last 20 years. GK, defence, midfield, strikers, coaching is all poor.

Sabella has to be the worst coach remaining in this f*ckin tournament. How did Higuain play 120 minutes today? The guy was a 12th man for Switzerland.

Palacio, god bless his rat tail, had more touches in the final 20 minutes of the 2nd half than Higuain had in 120 minutes. I am not even exaggerating here. Nonetheless, Palacio was abysmal and only added a 2nd static attacker to Argentina's attack after Higuain.

Sabella did not make any tactical changes in a 120 minute match. His 3 changes were just like-for-like subs without making any adjustments at all. Argentina had no tactical discipline at all in the extra time since the players got desperate and Sabella failed to do something, ANYTHING. We saw Messi drop back to the centre circle for the first time all tournament. We saw Di Maria frantically switching wings to try and provide a spark for the team.

Argentina's 2014 WC team is Messi + Di Maria + 9 average players. Lavezzi, Mascherano, etc etc are nothing special.

If I am Belgium/USA I am licking my chops at the prospects of meeting such a mediocre Argentina team. Argentina will play the same way in the QF as it has in its first 4 matches because Sabella does not know any better.

I never thought I'd see the day where an Argentina manager makes Maradona seem like Sir Alex Ferguson. Sabella is a disgrace

P.S. No one better hold anything against Messi when Argentina are eventually eliminated. There is nothing more he can do to help this sorry team. Argentina has recorded 7 goals in this tournament wih Messi scoring 4, assisting 1, and delivering the free kick leading to the Bosnia own goal. Without him Argentina might've even finished its group in last place

Well said, the Argies are really poor. I don't think it's lack of players just setup is all wrong. But the 94 team was solid. Redondo, batistuta, balbo etc... Chei that squad was solid with men.

[Coach]

@Kalama, its too late for lessons to be learnt, either a slow bleeding out or wonderful windfall.

[platinum]

I have watched Argentina closely at every WC since 1994 and this is easily the weakest team we've had in the last 20 years. GK, defence, midfield, strikers, coaching is all poor.

Sabella has to be the worst coach remaining in this f*ckin tournament. How did Higuain play 120 minutes today? The guy was a 12th man for Switzerland.

Palacio, god bless his rat tail, had more touches in the final 20 minutes of the 2nd half than Higuain had in 120 minutes. I am not even exaggerating here. Nonetheless, Palacio was abysmal and only added a 2nd static attacker to Argentina's attack after Higuain.

Sabella did not make any tactical changes in a 120 minute match. His 3 changes were just like-for-like subs without making any adjustments at all. Argentina had no tactical discipline at all in the extra time since the players got desperate and Sabella failed to do something, ANYTHING. We saw Messi drop back to the centre circle for the first time all tournament. We saw Di Maria frantically switching wings to try and provide a spark for the team.

Argentina's 2014 WC team is Messi + Di Maria + 9 average players. Lavezzi, Mascherano, etc etc are nothing special.

If I am Belgium/USA I am licking my chops at the prospects of meeting such a mediocre Argentina team. Argentina will play the same way in the QF as it has in its first 4 matches because Sabella does not know any better.

I never thought I'd see the day where an Argentina manager makes Maradona seem like Sir Alex Ferguson. Sabella is a disgrace

P.S. No one better hold anything against Messi when Argentina are eventually eliminated. There is nothing more he can do to help this sorry team. Argentina has recorded 7 goals in this tournament wih Messi scoring 4, assisting 1, and delivering the free kick leading to the Bosnia own goal. Without him Argentina might've even finished its group in last place

Have you been drinking Maradona's wine???

Anyway, we'll see. The thing is they have so much talent, they can kill you. An organized AND potent team can punish them for sure.

What talent?

Messi is held back surrounded by all these bums.

Di Maria is a beast but has been mostly under-utilized as a CM.

Higuain and Palacio are sh*t.

Aguero is injured and has been uselessed by being forced to play out-wide while Higuain offers nothing in the middle.

Argentina does not have a single player that can offer a spark off the bench.

This team is sh*t and the coach is sh*t.

helio,

Many teams at this cup would kill to have those guys you deride. Palacio won the ball today, messi made one pass and di maria killed the swiss....individual ability.

[ohsee]

I have watched Argentina closely at every WC since 1994 and this is easily the weakest team we've had in the last 20 years. GK, defence, midfield, strikers, coaching is all poor.

Hm! Bros, I no sabi say na Argie you be o! I tink say you come from ROSSIKE's own country

[kajifu]

I hope USA win today haba,all the teams I support are going home

[platinum]

So far ALL the group winners have advanced, can Belgium join the list?

[Damunk]

This world cup has proven beyond all doubt that the difference between the top teams and the traditional 'minnows' has really narrowed. It is now down to the Neymars, Messis, Suarezes and Robbens to make that skin-of-the-teeth difference.

It only makes the exit of our SE, Ghana, Algeria and Ivory Coast that much more difficult to stomach. I feel as if this world cup was one tournament where history could have been made.
Damn it!

[kalani JR]

I have watched Argentina closely at every WC since 1994 and this is easily the weakest team we've had in the last 20 years. GK, defence, midfield, strikers, coaching is all poor.

Sabella has to be the worst coach remaining in this f*ckin tournament. How did Higuain play 120 minutes today? The guy was a 12th man for Switzerland.

Palacio, god bless his rat tail, had more touches in the final 20 minutes of the 2nd half than Higuain had in 120 minutes. I am not even exaggerating here. Nonetheless, Palacio was abysmal and only added a 2nd static attacker to Argentina's attack after Higuain.

Sabella did not make any tactical changes in a 120 minute match. His 3 changes were just like-for-like subs without making any adjustments at all. Argentina had no tactical discipline at all in the extra time since the players got desperate and Sabella failed to do something, ANYTHING. We saw Messi drop back to the centre circle for the first time all tournament. We saw Di Maria frantically switching wings to try and provide a spark for the team.

Argentina's 2014 WC team is Messi + Di Maria + 9 average players. Lavezzi, Mascherano, etc etc are nothing special.

If I am Belgium/USA I am licking my chops at the prospects of meeting such a mediocre Argentina team. Argentina will play the same way in the QF as it has in its first 4 matches because Sabella does not know any better.

I never thought I'd see the day where an Argentina manager makes Maradona seem like Sir Alex Ferguson. Sabella is a disgrace

P.S. No one better hold anything against Messi when Argentina are eventually eliminated. There is nothing more he can do to help this sorry team. Argentina has recorded 7 goals in this tournament wih Messi scoring 4, assisting 1, and delivering the free kick leading to the Bosnia own goal. Without him Argentina might've even finished its group in last place

Have you been drinking Maradona's wine???

Anyway, we'll see. The thing is they have so much talent, they can kill you. An organized AND potent team can punish them for sure.

What talent?

Messi is held back surrounded by all these bums.

Di Maria is a beast but has been mostly under-utilized as a CM.

Higuain and Palacio are sh*t.

Aguero is injured and has been uselessed by being forced to play out-wide while Higuain offers nothing in the middle.

Argentina does not have a single player that can offer a spark off the bench.

This team is sh*t and the coach is sh*t.

helio,

Many teams at this cup would kill to have those guys you deride. Palacio won the ball today, messi made one pass and di maria killed the swiss....individual ability.

platinum this Argentina team is hardly special even in terms of individuals they aren't on the level of Colombia or Belgium talk less of the real favorites. Can you even compared them to the squads they had that were actually good such as the 2006 and 2002 versions?

[kajifu]

They both deserve to lose, Switzerland twice. Set-up for penalties and paid the price. Argentina cannot win this world cup, if they do, 100 bucks for Cyberia's Maradona.

Have you not learned your lesson yet?

E fit do coach like film trick

[balo]

gone are my 2 countries

USA is still there.

[balo]

This world cup has proven beyond all doubt that the difference between the top teams and the traditional 'minnows' has really narrowed. It is now down to the Neymars, Messis, Suarezes and Robbens to make that skin-of-the-teeth difference.

It only makes the exit of our SE, Ghana, Algeria and Ivory Coast that much more difficult to stomach. I feel as if this world cup was one tournament where history could have been made.
Damn it!

Costa Rica and Columbia are still flying the 'minnows' flag.