Post by . on Jul 4, 2015 21:00:03 GMT
Why is Messi such a protected creature in football? If the fouls on Valdivia had happened to Messi, there'd be two red cards already. Also Messi can be a dirty little fucker off the ball, but never seems to get hauled up for it. A few minutes before half time he ran into someone and shoved him out of the way - no foul given.
That said, this match has been played at a high tempo with players on the edge of control. Some serious, meaty tackles flying in, and some insane passing. Argentina's attack in first half stoppage time was mesmerizing.
Chile started strong, flying out of the traps, then Argentina slowed things down and dominated for about 20 minutes. If Chile can keep this energy up, they'll win. They've had the better chances. Ray Hudson said Chile is playing with three central midfielders in defense, and no actual centerback.
Argentina losing Di Maria took the impetus out of their attack. They're saying Di Maria ran like a "headless chicken" in the studio half time blather. That is how he gets injured all the time, sprints like a man with his hair on fire and then gets taken down, tears something.
And Gary Medel has been bossing midfield. He played for Cardiff and was their best player, but here he's looking reborn.
That said, this match has been played at a high tempo with players on the edge of control. Some serious, meaty tackles flying in, and some insane passing. Argentina's attack in first half stoppage time was mesmerizing.
Chile started strong, flying out of the traps, then Argentina slowed things down and dominated for about 20 minutes. If Chile can keep this energy up, they'll win. They've had the better chances. Ray Hudson said Chile is playing with three central midfielders in defense, and no actual centerback.
Argentina losing Di Maria took the impetus out of their attack. They're saying Di Maria ran like a "headless chicken" in the studio half time blather. That is how he gets injured all the time, sprints like a man with his hair on fire and then gets taken down, tears something.
And Gary Medel has been bossing midfield. He played for Cardiff and was their best player, but here he's looking reborn.
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