The rate of underdogs surprising the big lions in this world cup has become very common in this world cup 2014.Recently after Costa Rica leading the group of death table has surprised the whole world and it was no doubt that teams which are so referred to as underdogs have the capability to show their potential in this world cup against big opponents.So what was happening yesterday in the match Argentina vs Iran.With Argentina producing so much chances from the beginning of the match it was iranian's extreme determination that they defended the match so excellently and bravely.
The match was started with great expectation from Argentina that it will be a easy hunt for them but it was not.Argentian had to burn some oil in order to win the match that too from a goal which came into the extra time.Argentina had a total 70% of the ball possesion with 19 shots and dominated the match and gave very few chances to the iranian attackers to show their capabilities.Throughout the match Messi's performance was excellent as he was moving ferociously dribbling pass the players very easily-giving excellent passes but none of them were converted into goals.
Messi on an interview after the match said that the match was very difficult and praised the defenders of iran.Argentinian coach Sabella also praised the opponents by telling that he never beleived that the match would go till the last minute with so many chances created.He also praised the teams captain lionel Messi - Messi continued on throughout the match,” Sabella said. “He had perseverance, patience, attitude. He always had an eye for goal in his own way.”Messi was playing his 88th international cap for Argenina surpassing Maradona's 87th cap.Sabella told that Messi always performs when he is counted for and no doubt that he has been voted player of the year for four times.
But the question arises was Argentina's performance was up to to the mark?Maybe they are through the group stages but can they hold up to their performance against big opponents in the knockout stages of the tournament.Because if they are waiting for messi to create his magic everytime in every match then its a bad startegy because every day may not messi's day and Argentina should realise this fact and start preparing themselves for converting chances into goal.The ability of Argentina is undeniable for sure but they have to play with more strenght and intensity if they want to lift the famous trophy.
Anuttam Chatterjee
Messi on an interview after the match said that the match was very difficult and praised the defenders of iran.Argentinian coach Sabella also praised the opponents by telling that he never beleived that the match would go till the last minute with so many chances created.He also praised the teams captain lionel Messi - Messi continued on throughout the match,” Sabella said. “He had perseverance, patience, attitude. He always had an eye for goal in his own way.”Messi was playing his 88th international cap for Argenina surpassing Maradona's 87th cap.Sabella told that Messi always performs when he is counted for and no doubt that he has been voted player of the year for four times.
But the question arises was Argentina's performance was up to to the mark?Maybe they are through the group stages but can they hold up to their performance against big opponents in the knockout stages of the tournament.Because if they are waiting for messi to create his magic everytime in every match then its a bad startegy because every day may not messi's day and Argentina should realise this fact and start preparing themselves for converting chances into goal.The ability of Argentina is undeniable for sure but they have to play with more strenght and intensity if they want to lift the famous trophy.
Anuttam Chatterjee
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