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

Oh what a miss from Higuian after another brilliant run from Messi.

Higuain


Messi   He's too good, it's frightening

Told you, Messi has got a magnet in his boots with the ball

Enyeama! What a save.

(He's one of the best keepers on FM 10, very cheap too )

Heinze, free header.

We're going to see some goals here.

That didn't take long

Early goal again.

Poor defending, IMO.

6 mins reference to the scum, foul on the defender aswell for the goal.

Heinze 1-0

It was a foul on the defender

Why didn't I put the bet on. Ah well.

Well that didn't take long did it?

Why give Messi so much room?

I went to do groceries, seems my supermarket put a big orange couch and a big flatscreen in the middle of the store so everybody can watch the games.. Was watching for just a minute and then I saw Heinze score, brilliant timing

Higuain missed 2 good chances already. And where's Di Maria?

Enyeama having a good game so far

Good (for them ) to see Messi getting involved, looking for the ball, something he was always criticized for not doing in the National team.

Pearce and McCarthy are doing my head in . BBC must be short of cash

I like this free-form setup that Argentina are playing with. Probably best suits their players.

Di Maria has been completely invisible so far.

Bet Aguero starts over Higuain next match.

Just looking outside at this glorious day... and here I am sat inside watching football!

Bloody digital switchover. I would take a TV outside if it wasn't for that.

I like this free-form setup that Argentina are playing with. Probably best suits their players.

Di Maria has been completely invisible so far.

From what I saw so far it's Tevez on the right, Di Maria on the left, Messi in the free role and Higuain upfront. But Tevez, Higuain and Messi are moving around a lot while Di Maria never leaves the extreme left side of the pitch and doesnt get much involved.

Nigeria's 2 best chances so far were on Argentina's right side, not sure if Jonas was the best option for right back... Zannetti should be in the squad  

I'm actually sitting on my balcony together with my girlfriend, my laptop in my lap, set the tv up inside by the door opening. Just about to have a cold beer. If I'd believe in heaven then this would be it

I have no idea why Zanetti isn't even the squad. I think he's still at the very highest level despite his age.

I do like Taiwo. Think he's ideal for the Premier League.

Messi comes close!

The Nigerian goalie has been immense.  

Great play that was! And another amazing save by Enyeama.


I'm feeling cold here in Rio It's winter... probably warm for you (around 18º C, I think), but for those used to temperatures above 30 all the time, its cold!