Argentina 1-0 Nigeria (Gp B) Sat 12 Jun 15:00pm

The first of today's matches.

I would say Nigeria are no mugs but Argentina really have got an amazing choice of attacking options this year.

Would definitely watch it if I can.

Love watching Lionel Messi play.

Think Nigeria will play very rough and physical, probably the only aspect where they outdo Argentina is their physical strength.

I really dont know what to expect from Nigeria. In the past they used to have one or two big name players, while this time they've got some decent players in European clubs but no real star. Maybe Mikel was the closest they had to it, but he is injured. As a team, I have no idea how they are playing.

I'm going for a good win for the Argentines, considering their attack has so much quality and Nigeria probably wont be enough to stop them.

Not to mention Kanu and Martins are 50 odd.

Why the F**k does our local broadcaster have the UK Setanta Sports presenters?! Can't stand them!!

F**k the way this Fozzy guy commentates you would think he invented the game.

F**k the way this Fozzy guy commentates you would think he invented the game.

Mr state the obvious and act as if your an analystic genius? What a c**t.

EDIT: We're in for a big month ahead Daddo with coverage from 9-6:30am. 

This is going to be my 4th World Cup game of 2010 

Nigeria not starting with Osaze Odiwingwe. Clearly the best in the team. Obafemi, Kanu on the bench too.

Nigeria for he Win!

Argentina v Nigeria line-ups:  

Argentina: Romero, Gutierrez, Demichelis, Samuel, Heinze, Veron, Mascherano, Di Maria, Tevez, Messi, Higuain.

Subs: Pozo, Rodriguez, Burdisso, Bolatti, Garce, Otamendi, Aguero, Palermo, Milito, Maxi, Pastore, Andujar.

Nigeria: Enyeama, Odiah, Yobo, Shittu, Taiwo, Kaita, Etuhu, Haruna, Obasi Ogbuke, Yakubu, Obinna.

Subs: Ejide, Kanu, Afolabi, Utaka, Martins, Ideye, Odemwingie, Uche, Yussuf, Echiejile, Adeleye, Aiyenugbu.

Referee: Wolfgang Stark (Germany)

I remember BEFORE the World Cup that Maradona said he was going to play like this:

Romero; Otamendi (as right back), Demichelis, Samuel, Heinze; Mascherano, Veron, Jonas, Di Maria; Messi, Higuain

He said he preferred 4 center backs (with Otamendi on the right, Heinze on the left) cause he felt more secure that way. Then he said he would have Masch in front of the back four, with Veron being "Argentina's Xavi" and Jonas & Di Maria on the wings. Messi in the "free role" and Higuain to put the ball on the net.

But it seems that Jonas Gutierrez will play as right back, and Tevez is also starting. Gonna be an interesting game.

C'MON, NIGERIA!

C'MON, NIGERIA!

What he said

NIGERIA!

Mr state the obvious and act as if your an analystic genius? What a c**t.

EDIT: We're in for a big month ahead Daddo with coverage from 9-6:30am. 

We are indeed sir.

Starting to feel it allready hope I can get through this match.

I love that Mascherano.

It's on!

Weren't they in the same group as England in 2002 World Cup?

Just want Masch to do well and watch Lionel Messi and Aguero on the bench 

Those horns and fatty Peirce commentating!

Weren't they in the same group as England in 2002 World Cup?

Yep. Argentina went out in the group stage, it was awesome.

England and Sweden qualified.

Those horns and fatty Peirce commentating!

And Mick McCarthy! What's that all about?!

No Maxi makes me upset. Still love watching Mascherano, though.

Why the hell is Jonas Gutierrez playing right back?