Replay The Goal Post's Liveblog: Nigeria v Argentina

09:54

Zamundinho:
Welcome to the Goal Post's match Liveblog of Nigeria v Argentina
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:54 Zamundinho
09:54



Zamundinho:
Let the last-minute predictions begin
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:54 Zamundinho
09:54

KO:
1-1 tie
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:54 KO
09:54

Zamundinho:
anyone have an over-under on how many times Maradonna will draw the camera during the match?
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:54 Zamundinho
09:59

Zamundinho:
Argentina plahying a 4-3-3 with Messi, Tevez and Higuain up front... Messi playing further back in the middle
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:59 Zamundinho
09:59

Zamundinho:
that does look dangerous for Nigeria
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:59 Zamundinho
09:59

Zamundinho:
also, during the Anthems and handshakes, the Nigerians looked more serious, and the Argentinians more relaxed, with a few of them sporting smiles
Saturday June 12, 2010 09:59 Zamundinho
10:00

Zamundinho:
Nigeria giving a 4-3-3 with Ayegbeni up front
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:00 Zamundinho
10:00

Zamundinho:
and it's on
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:00 Zamundinho
10:01

Zamundinho:
I say 3-1 Argentina
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:01 Zamundinho
10:01

KO:
um
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:01 KO
10:01

Zamundinho:
Tevez gets a pass in the box from Messi, and it's broken up
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:01 Zamundinho
10:01

Zamundinho:
already looking threatening in the first minute
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:01 Zamundinho
10:02

KO:
that should build some confidence for nigeria, at least
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:02 KO
10:03

Zamundinho:
And Obasi from Nigeria makes the first threat, with a quick move on the edge of the box and shoots for the far corner
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:03 Zamundinho
10:03

Zamundinho:
it was a long way off, but still made the goalkeeper dive for it
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:03 Zamundinho
10:04

Zamundinho:
Messi runs it in from midfield and taps it into teh box for Higuain... that was mesmerizing, and almost a goal
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:04 Zamundinho
10:04

KO:
is it just me, or is this reminiscent of blackhawks flyers? Argentina makes it look a little too easy
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:04 KO
10:05

KO:
no maradona sighting during the game yet
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:05 KO
10:05

Zamundinho:
Wrong sport
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:05 Zamundinho
10:05

Zamundinho:
And ARgentina intercepts a poor pass in the Nigerian defense
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:05 Zamundinho
10:05

KO:
acrobatic save
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:05 KO
10:05

Zamundinho:
argentina puts a shot on goal, and a good save is made
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:05 Zamundinho
10:06

Zamundinho:
Messi almost had a goal there
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:06 Zamundinho
10:06

KO:
FIRST SIGHTING
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:06 KO
10:06

Zamundinho:
argentina corner
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:06 Zamundinho
10:06

Zamundinho:
GOAAALll!!!! Argentina!
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:06 Zamundinho
10:06

KO:
this game could get ugly really quickly
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:06 KO
10:06

Zamundinho:
Heinze! A beautiful header into the top shelf from teh corner
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:06 Zamundinho
10:07

Zamundinho:
he was wide open in the middle of the box, and got to come to a full stop before making the header, great control on the pass and the head
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:07 Zamundinho
10:08

Zamundinho:
Maradonna looking cool and composed in a suit on the sideline
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:08 Zamundinho
10:08

Zamundinho:
Nigeria crosses it in off a set piece, and its easily caught by the keeper
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:08 Zamundinho
10:08

Zamundinho:
*Re Maradonna, we'll see how long that lasts
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:08 Zamundinho
10:09

Zamundinho:
Argentina crosses into teh box, and it's fielded on the other side
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:09 Zamundinho
10:09

Zamundinho:
Tevez shoots from the top, and the wall of Nigerian defenders keeps it out
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:09 Zamundinho
10:10

Zamundinho:
Nigeria crosses the ball in on the ground, and Argentina have no choice but to kick it back for a corner kick
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:10 Zamundinho
10:10

Zamundinho:
Corner for Nigeria, Harouna to take it
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:10 Zamundinho
10:11

Zamundinho:
crossed in low and straight to the argentinian defense
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:11 Zamundinho
10:12

Zamundinho:
Interestingly, Argentina's Veron is the only player on either team's starting lineup who plays domestically
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:12 Zamundinho
10:13

Zamundinho:
Argentina building for an attack at midfield
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:13 Zamundinho
10:13

Zamundinho:
and they lose the ball, Nigeria on the counter
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:13 Zamundinho
10:13

Zamundinho:
Taiwo loses the ball down the wing
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:13 Zamundinho
10:14

Zamundinho:
A very exciting player, Taye Taiwo
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:14 Zamundinho
10:14

KO:
maradona getting heated up
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:14 KO
10:15

Zamundinho:
ESPN just showed the goal celebration by Maradonna. He either looked like he was trying to steal your wife, or threatening to beat you up for stealing his
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:15 Zamundinho
10:15

KO:
or both?
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:15 KO
10:16

Zamundinho:
Haruna rolls around on teh ground a bit, after running into Tevez's back and falling over
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:16 Zamundinho
10:16

Zamundinho:
Argentina with two more near chances in the last minute, a long pass that just outpaced Messi into the box, and a cross from the corner that just drifted out of bounds for a goal kick
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:16 Zamundinho
10:17

Zamundinho:
Maradonna, when shown standing next to a Nigerian player, looks incredibly short
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:17 Zamundinho
10:18

KO:
i think part of the reason soccer/football hasn't caught on commercially in the US is lack of sponsor buy-in, at least w/r/t commercials
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:18 KO
10:18

Zamundinho:
Argentina is having to spend some more effort on defense right now, as the Nigerians are pressing their chances. It means Argentina are tyring more long passes from midfield, which actually look close to succeeding
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:18 Zamundinho
10:18

Zamundinho:
and just then, Messi comes with a cute little low curler that forces a dive save from Nigeria's keeper
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:18 Zamundinho
10:20

Zamundinho:
Nigeria's coach, Lars Lagerback, dressed in all green on the sideline and sporting a beer belly, looks like a giant Carlsberg bottle
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:20 Zamundinho
10:20

KO:
Lagerback's the guy who replaced NIgeria's former coach, who got fired on 4 separate occasions
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:20 KO
10:20

Zamundinho:
someone should give him his lager back
[I'm sorry, I had to]
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:20 Zamundinho
10:20

Zamundinho:
yeah, let's talk more about that
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:20 Zamundinho
10:20

Zamundinho:
what must you have done to be rehired the 3r4d time
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:20 Zamundinho
10:21

Zamundinho:
Higuain runs in quickly, and Higuain with a 1-1 shot on the keeper, but it's a another comfortable save
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:21 Zamundinho
10:21

Darkseid:
Nigeria is really weak in their defensive end for passing
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:21 Darkseid
10:21

KO:
i dn't think there were many other aspirants to the coach position
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:21 KO
10:22

Darkseid:
They keep giving the ball right to the Argentines
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:22 Darkseid
10:22

Zamundinho:
That really was a beautiful ball from Tevez to Higuain earlier... if Higuain had controlled it well on the first touch, that's a goal
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:22 Zamundinho
10:23

Darkseid:
Its a lil early but Argentina looks really strong, it could be that Nigeria is just really weak right now
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:23 Darkseid
10:23

Darkseid:
Plus Messi is really showing that he is a constant potential game changer
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:23 Darkseid
10:24

Darkseid:
Which is good cause he is on my fantasy team
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:24 Darkseid
10:24

Zamundinho:
The camera just showed Maradonna talking to his captain, Juan Sebastian Veron, and it seems that there was actually a substantive exchange. A player reporting what's going on on the field, a coach offering a suggestion, and the big surprise is that Juan Sebastian actually looked like Maradonna was saying something useful
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:24 Zamundinho
10:24

KO:
Nigeria's previous coach Amodu had been active since 2001
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:24 KO
10:24

KO:
he was demoted several times for lackluster finishes in previous tournaments
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:24 KO
10:24

Zamundinho:
yeah, I'm also as pissed as Argentina's Walter Samuel is about that last corner, he should have scored that header for his country, and my fantasy team
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:24 Zamundinho
10:25

KO:
and was on "compassionate leave" until Feb 2010, when he failed to show up again
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:25 KO
10:25

Zamundinho:
sounds like he was the compassionate one
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:25 Zamundinho
10:26

Zamundinho:
an interesting shot from Kaita on the edge of the area, it went wide, but was quick enough to be threatening had it been on target.
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:26 Zamundinho
10:27

KO:
sorry, was on compassionate leave SINCE feb 2010. lagerback took over in april
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:27 KO
10:27

Zamundinho:
Nigeria to take a free kick in a good spot outside the box
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:27 Zamundinho
10:27

Zamundinho:
Taiwo to take it
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:27 Zamundinho
10:27

Zamundinho:
and it was struck hard, but off the Argentinian wall
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:27 Zamundinho
10:28

KO:
best opportunity so far for nigeria
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:28 KO
10:31

KO:
thirty minutes passed, and my outlook for south korea looks noticeable more promising
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:31 KO
10:31

Darkseid:
South Korea will put up a dog of a fight, but they will ultimately eat it and place 3rd
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:31 Darkseid
10:32

Zamundinho:
I think Nigeria v S Korea will be an interesting game... Nigeria is clearly more physical, and will also be more dynamic than Greece
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:32 Zamundinho
10:34

Zamundinho:
Taiwo to take another free kick
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:34 Zamundinho
10:34

Zamundinho:
and after the first bounce, Romero has to leave the posts to grab it
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:34 Zamundinho
10:35

Zamundinho:
There's a lot of sloppy falling going on, and Obasi is down, clutching his testicles
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:35 Zamundinho
10:35

Darkseid:
He didnt get hit anywhere near his balls
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:35 Darkseid
10:36

KO:
"Nigeria being more dynamic than Greece"
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:36 KO
10:36

KO:
I think they could be more dynamic just by showing up
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:36 KO
10:36

Zamundinho:
Maradonna just shown on the megatron arguing frantically with one of his players.... his bling diamond earrings were more noticeable than anything else
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:36 Zamundinho
10:37

KO:
where are the rest of the decepticons?
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:37 KO
10:37

Zamundinho:
Messi plays hte free kick short o the middle, then immediately back to Messi at the corner of the box
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:37 Zamundinho
10:37

Darkseid:
this goalie is legit
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:37 Darkseid
10:38

Zamundinho:
Messi kicks at the far corner, and it's another fingertip save by Enyeama
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:38 Zamundinho
10:39

KO:
messi looks like kenneth the page from 30 rock
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:39 KO
10:39

Zamundinho:
Enyeama is going to score a LOT of fantasy points today... Argentina is challenging him often, and he is often up to the challenge
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:39 Zamundinho
10:40

Zamundinho:
I predict that he is definitely the dream team keeper of the day
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:40 Zamundinho
10:40

KO:
jonas lands hard on his shoulder
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:40 KO
10:40

Zamundinho:
five minutes left in the half, and still plenty of room for a goal
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:40 Zamundinho
10:41

Zamundinho:
Obasi goes rolling, and it looks like we'll have a yellow
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:41 Zamundinho
10:41

Zamundinho:
yes, Gutierez gets Argentina's first yellow card
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:41 Zamundinho
10:41

Zamundinho:
Maradonna looks particularly Italian protesting that one
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:41 Zamundinho
10:42

KO:
it was a half-hearted protest, though.
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:42 KO
10:42

Zamundinho:
Its true, it didn't have the full-throated operatic qualities of a true Italian protest
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:42 Zamundinho
10:42

KO:
not quite pavarotti pitch
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:42 KO
10:43

Zamundinho:
and Messi gets taken down amidst 3 Nigerian defenders, almost gets kicked in the head
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:43 Zamundinho
10:44

Zamundinho:
it'll be an Argentine free kick outside the box
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:44 Zamundinho
10:44

KO:
heinze the enforcer
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:44 KO
10:44

KO:
though to be sure the nigerians don't look frightened of him
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:44 KO
10:44

Zamundinho:
now some words being exchagned between Heinze and Aiyegebeni
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:44 Zamundinho
10:44

Darkseid:
Fight, Fight Fight
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:44 Darkseid
10:45

Zamundinho:
Argentina from the spot, it'll be Veron
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:45 Zamundinho
10:45

Zamundinho:
and he's way, way over the bar
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:45 Zamundinho
10:45

KO:
to be honest, i tink messi would be underrated in a fight
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:45 KO
10:45

Zamundinho:
1 minute of stoppage time
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:45 Zamundinho
10:46

Zamundinho:
and it looks like Nigeria will finish out the time with a slow goal kick
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:46 Zamundinho
10:46

Zamundinho:
cleared by Argentina to end the half
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:46 Zamundinho
10:46

KO:
is a 1-0 half a moral victory for nigeria
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:46 KO
10:46

Zamundinho:
no... it is just the start of defeat
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:46 Zamundinho
10:47

KO:
"Maradona clutching rosary beads on the sideline" - ESN's Bob Ley
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:47 KO
10:47

KO:
of course he is.
Saturday June 12, 2010 10:47 KO
11:05

Zamundinho:
And we're back for the 2nd half
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:05 Zamundinho
11:08

Zamundinho:
Argentina again with a nice opportunity at the feet of Messi
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:08 Zamundinho
11:09

Zamundinho:
But Nigeria is also keeping a disciplined 5-man wall at the top of the box
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:09 Zamundinho
11:09

Zamundinho:
tevez into the box, Higuain was available down the line, but it's broken up by Yobo
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:09 Zamundinho
11:09

Zamundinho:
Corner for Argentina
It'll be Veron taking it
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:09 Zamundinho
11:09

Zamundinho:
and Watler Samuel stands still for the head again, but it's far too high and not on target
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:09 Zamundinho
11:10

Zamundinho:
and It'll be a substitution for Nigeria
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:10 Zamundinho
11:10

Zamundinho:
Martins comes on for Obinna
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:10 Zamundinho
11:10

Darkseid:
Nigeria needs to stop dribbling all around and just pass the ball and spread out
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:10 Darkseid
11:12

Zamundinho:
Nigeria are slowing down, and they weren't running that fast to begin with
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:12 Zamundinho
11:12

Zamundinho:
this is a bad sign
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:12 Zamundinho
11:13

Saturday June 12, 2010 11:13
11:13

Zamundinho:
Obassi crosses into the box for Nigeria, but it went far, and no one was there to field it... no use
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:13 Zamundinho
11:14

Zamundinho:
and on the other side of the field, excellent sliding challenge by Yobo to dislodge the ball from Higuain's feet
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:14 Zamundinho
11:14

Zamundinho:
short corner from argentina
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:14 Zamundinho
11:14

Zamundinho:
floated in from the top fo the box, and eventually cleared out for an argentine throw-in
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:14 Zamundinho
11:15

Zamundinho:
Tevez takes the ball into the corner, and loses it between two Nigerian defenders
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:15 Zamundinho
11:17

Zamundinho:
Messi runs it from behind half-way, across the field, untouched into the box, before losing it for a corner kick
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:17 Zamundinho
11:17

Zamundinho:
Here comes another sub for Nigeria: Obasi is off for Peter Odemwingie
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:17 Zamundinho
11:17

Darkseid:
Nigeria looks like they are allergic to playing tight defense
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:17 Darkseid
11:18

Zamundinho:
Messi with the corner, toward the near post and found by a Nigerian head
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:18 Zamundinho
11:18

Zamundinho:
Nigeria takes a shot from space outside the box, not a terrible shot, just far too high
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:18 Zamundinho
11:19

Zamundinho:
Shots on Goal:
Argentina - 5 Nigeria - 0
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:19 Zamundinho
11:19

Zamundinho:
That says it all
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:19 Zamundinho
11:19

Zamundinho:
Haruna awarded their second corner
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:19 Zamundinho
11:19

Zamundinho:
Haruna to take it
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:19 Zamundinho
11:19

Zamundinho:
The vuvuzellas get louder
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:19 Zamundinho
11:19

Zamundinho:
sent in high, and far, and almost out hte other side
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:19 Zamundinho
11:20

Zamundinho:
then fielded and crossed back in.. cleared by the goalkeeper's fist in the air
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:20 Zamundinho
11:21

Zamundinho:
the free kick from the corner spot from Nigeria is deflected out for a goal kick
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:21 Zamundinho
11:22

Zamundinho:
Higuain makes a careless giveaway outside Nigeria's box, and the ball is quickly brought across the field.. corner to Nigeria
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:22 Zamundinho
11:22

Zamundinho:
sent in and immediately cleared off the head
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:22 Zamundinho
11:22

Zamundinho:
argentina on the counter
4-2
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:22 Zamundinho
11:23

Zamundinho:
skip-passes to Messi at the top of the box, and Messi hit's a low shot at the far corner....
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:23 Zamundinho
11:23

Zamundinho:
just past the post
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:23 Zamundinho
11:23

Zamundinho:
but Enyeama probably had it covered
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:23 Zamundinho
11:23

Zamundinho:
Messi again
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:23 Zamundinho
11:23

Zamundinho:
to Higuain
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:23 Zamundinho
11:23

Zamundinho:
and an almost dangerous rebound, but the Nigerian defense is there
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:23 Zamundinho
11:23

Zamundinho:
now a counter
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:23 Zamundinho
11:23

Zamundinho:
for Nigeria
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:23 Zamundinho
11:24

Zamundinho:
but he waited too long, and it'll be a goal kick
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:24 Zamundinho
11:24

Zamundinho:
that was very sad... no shot, no pass... brilliant counter-attack that ran across the touch line
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:24 Zamundinho
11:26

Zamundinho:
Higuain takes another setup from Messi, and kicks it off the back of a Nigerian defenderr
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:26 Zamundinho
11:26

Zamundinho:
corner argentina
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:26 Zamundinho
11:26

Zamundinho:
played short
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:26 Zamundinho
11:26

Zamundinho:
and kicked off for another corner
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:26 Zamundinho
11:27

Zamundinho:
Corner played long to the opposite top of the box, and Veron one-times it into outer-space
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:27 Zamundinho
11:28

Zamundinho:
oh no
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:28 Zamundinho
11:28

Zamundinho:
Taiwo takes a good shot, but now he's on the ground in pain
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:28 Zamundinho
11:28

Zamundinho:
that could be the knee
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:28 Zamundinho
11:28

Zamundinho:
there was a lot of extension on that shot
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:28 Zamundinho
11:29

Zamundinho:
that shot went just wide of the post, but was threatening and made the keeper stretch
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:29 Zamundinho
11:29

Zamundinho:
Taiwo is carried off the pitch, we'll see if he comes back
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:29 Zamundinho
11:29

Zamundinho:
also on the side, Maradonna looks like he's getting ready to make a sub
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:29 Zamundinho
11:31

Zamundinho:
Messi gets pushed over just outside the box, and it's a free kick to Argentina
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:31 Zamundinho
11:31

Zamundinho:
Maradonna was on the side, motioning for a card to be brought out
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:31 Zamundinho
11:31

Zamundinho:
He really is quite theatrical
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:31 Zamundinho
11:32

Zamundinho:
I smell Italian blood
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:32 Zamundinho
11:32

Zamundinho:
Messi to take it
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:32 Zamundinho
11:32

Zamundinho:
Messi hits it high over the near corner
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:32 Zamundinho
11:33

Zamundinho:
A good give and go on the wing for Nigeria, and it'll be a Nigerian corner
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:33 Zamundinho
11:33

Zamundinho:
And that corner drifted across the touchline in the air, goal kick
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:33 Zamundinho
11:34

Zamundinho:
Taiwo is still being helped around on the sideline, it doesn't look good
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:34 Zamundinho
11:34

Zamundinho:
and this will be a yellow card for Haruna...
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:34 Zamundinho
11:35

Zamundinho:
swiped Messi down from behind in midfield
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:35 Zamundinho
11:35

Zamundinho:
I'll have to swipe him from my fantasy team for that. Negative points/bad karma
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:35 Zamundinho
11:36

Zamundinho:
MARTINS hits a hard shot from distance
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:36 Zamundinho
11:36

Zamundinho:
forces Romero to give up a tough rebound
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:36 Zamundinho
11:36

Zamundinho:
danger averted, but a good look from Martins
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:36 Zamundinho
11:37

Zamundinho:
Nigeria may be picking up opportunities, but it's too little too late
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:37 Zamundinho
11:37

Zamundinho:
Milito comes on for Higuain
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:37 Zamundinho
11:37

Zamundinho:
Argentina may pick up another Goal
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:37 Zamundinho
11:37

Zamundinho:
Milito has been prolific in the Serie A this year
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:37 Zamundinho
11:37

Darkseid:
how do you figure, its a 1 goal game with 12 minutes
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:37 Darkseid
11:37

Darkseid:
Super Eagles are about to score
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:37 Darkseid
11:37

Zamundinho:
Argentina on the attack
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:37 Zamundinho
11:38

Zamundinho:
and slowly take it back to midfield, still argentine posession
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:38 Zamundinho
11:38

Zamundinho:
and now lost out of bounds after about 20 passes
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:38 Zamundinho
11:38

Zamundinho:
10 minutes to go
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:38 Zamundinho
11:39

Zamundinho:
WOW!
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:39 Zamundinho
11:39

Zamundinho:
Messi gets a beatiful through pass into the box, and Enyeama comes out for a sliding save
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:39 Zamundinho
11:39

Zamundinho:
there's no way through
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:39 Zamundinho
11:39

Zamundinho:
Corner taken short
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:39 Zamundinho
11:39

Zamundinho:
then crossed in and intercepted by nigeria
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:39 Zamundinho
11:40

Zamundinho:
Nigeria on the attack
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:40 Zamundinho
11:40

Zamundinho:
crossed in to teh box, Uche is open
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:40 Zamundinho
11:40

Zamundinho:
he controls it
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:40 Zamundinho
11:40

Zamundinho:
and fires way wide
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:40 Zamundinho
11:40

Zamundinho:
that was an excellent chance, blown
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:40 Zamundinho
11:40

Zamundinho:
but now Nigeria on the attack again
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:40 Zamundinho
11:41

Zamundinho:
regrouping
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:41 Zamundinho
11:41

Zamundinho:
and taken away by argentina
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:41 Zamundinho
11:41

Zamundinho:
on the counter
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:41 Zamundinho
11:41

Zamundinho:
militio goes into the box, with options
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:41 Zamundinho
11:41

Zamundinho:
but backs out
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:41 Zamundinho
11:41

Zamundinho:
and Nigeria takes it away
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:41 Zamundinho
11:41

Zamundinho:
possession traded again
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:41 Zamundinho
11:42

Zamundinho:
the ball has really swung across the field quickly in the last few minutes
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:42 Zamundinho
11:42

Zamundinho:
attacks and counterattacks, characterized by speedy breaks
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:42 Zamundinho
11:43

Zamundinho:
Maradonna is getting ready to bring in a another defender, also from Serie A
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:43 Zamundinho
11:43

Zamundinho:
Di Maria comes on
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:43 Zamundinho
11:43

Zamundinho:
for Burdisso
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:43 Zamundinho
11:43

Zamundinho:
Aregentina attacking again
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:43 Zamundinho
11:43

Zamundinho:
4 men in the box, and an excellent challenge takes the ball away
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:43 Zamundinho
11:44

Zamundinho:
Nigeria is playing much better in the last fifteen minutes, Yakubu just takes a beautiful shot from distance that just sailed over the bar
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:44 Zamundinho
11:45

Zamundinho:
I think they've realized that they've run over 70 minutes with Argentina, and only given up one goal. In short, they've calmed down
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:45 Zamundinho
11:45

Zamundinho:
inspired, perhaps, by the world-class play from their goalkeeper
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:45 Zamundinho
11:46

Zamundinho:
I'm not saying they're going to score, just that their running with Argentina
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:46 Zamundinho
11:48

Zamundinho:
Messi runs into the box with a beautiful give and go, but couldn't quite control it in time to take a shot
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:48 Zamundinho
11:48

Zamundinho:
corner kick
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:48 Zamundinho
11:48

Zamundinho:
short
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:48 Zamundinho
11:48

Zamundinho:
played around ont eh wing
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:48 Zamundinho
11:48

Zamundinho:
scooped into the box to messi
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:48 Zamundinho
11:48

Zamundinho:
Argentina falls back to midfield
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:48 Zamundinho
11:49

Zamundinho:
played up the wing again
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:49 Zamundinho
11:49

Zamundinho:
and lost in the box with a long through ball
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:49 Zamundinho
11:49

Zamundinho:
We're 1 minutes into 4 minutes of stoppage time
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:49 Zamundinho
11:51

Zamundinho:
1 minute left
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:51 Zamundinho
11:51

Zamundinho:
Argentina on teh wing
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:51 Zamundinho
11:52

Zamundinho:
And it's over
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:52 Zamundinho
11:54

Zamundinho:
Argentina wins handily in the fist 75 minutes, kept to one goal by Nigeria's excellent goalkeeping
Saturday June 12, 2010 11:54 Zamundinho
11:55

Zamundinho:
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