LiveBlog: Argentina-Ivory Coast

June 10th, 2006 | by: Daryl |

Argentina claimed a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in a pretty entertaining game. The Argies just about deserved their win, being impressive for 60 minutes, but Ivory Coast’s first World Cup appearance was encouraging.

Read the play-by-play below, and leave your comments about the action.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and left comments. Let’s hope the Ivory Coast can bounce back. Would be a shame if this result ruins their World Cup.

Did anyone correctly predict 2-1 to Argentina?

Great end to end stuff, and plenty of goal-mouth action. Best game of the tournament so far?

90+3 FULL TIME. 2-1 to Argentina. Great late effort by IVC, but the Argentinians definitely deserved the win.

90+2 Riquelme off, Aimar on. Just killing time. Riquelme has been outstanding.

90+ Drogba booked for throwing the ball a little too hard at Argentina’s keeper. 2-1, IVC running out of time.

90- 3 minutes of stoppage time.

87- Lots of IVC pressure. Great high cross from the left, but ref blows for foul as everyone challenges in the air.

86- IVC look lively again. Drogba’s goal was equivelant to 2 cans of Red Bull each.

84- Goal! Goal? No Goal. Rodriguez pounced on a rebound and lifted it over Tizie in the IVC goal, but he was offside. Still 2-1.

83- Argentina may come to regret taking off Crespo and Saviola.

81- Drogba missed the first cross with a header, but it was pulled back to him again and he struck it past Abbo with his left peg. Now we have a game.

81- GOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Drogba, finally! 2-1.

79- Shot high and wide form B. Kone. There is no movement from the IVC forwards. I just saw Drogba standing still while his midfielders were looking for a pass. I imagine he’s exhausted.

78- Heinze with what I would term a ‘backwards tackle’ in the box. Backwards, but effective.

76- IVC sub: Aroune Kone on. IVC havbe two sets of brother on the field.

76- Drogba strikes the free kick into the wall.

75- Argentina sub: Saviola for Gonzalez

75- IVC need something soon. 2-0 with 15 minutes to go, they have a free kick.

72- Drogba close with a shot on the turn.

71- Still 2-0. IVC need to get the ball to Drogba’s feet. They can’t just keep aiming for his head while he’s got Ayala and Heinze all over him.

70- With diving so popular these days, great stuff from Drogba to get back to his feet.

69- IVC finally find Drogba in the box. Looks like he may have been pulled down but to his eternal credit Drogba got straight back up and went for goal. His shot fell to the feet of Kone, who shot wide.

67- Good strong tackle from Sorin in his own box, but then he’s hacked down in retribution.

66- IVC keep looking for Drogba with high balls into the box. I expected something more creative from them.

64- Argentina sub: Crespo out, Palacio in. He’ll play deeper than Crespo, so Argentina looking to close things down a little

61- IVC second substitution Akale out and Bakary Kone in. So a defender for an extra forward, clearly indicating their plan to step up and attack.

59- Still 2-0. Argentina playing some nice possession football. IVC must feel like they’re chasing shadows, and it’s sapping the energy they need for chasing this two goal deficit.

58- Drogba has a header at the far post, but not enough power behind it.

58- IVC looking vert shirt on ideas, Riquelme looks like a man amongst boys.

57- Crespo causing trouble in IVC box, but neither of his two crosses finds a target.

55- IVC substitution: Kalou for Didane

54- Riquelme’s cross from a free kick almost sneaks in a la Ronaldinho 2002 against England.

53- Fantastic sliding tackle to beat Crespo to the ball, and nice camera angle too.

52- Been a good game. Would be even better if IVC could get one back, as Argentina seem in control.

50- Riquelme has far too much space for my liking. Shouldn’t either Yaya Toure or Zokora go man to man with him?

49- Ivory Coast free kick bounces around like it’s in a pinball machine before Abbo gratefully picks it up.

47- Saviola does well to put a teammate through on goal from a wide angle, but whoever it was shot high and wide. (it was Maxi Rodriguez)

45- We’re underway. No substitutions from either team

2nd Half set to kick off. 2-0.

Teams are back out. Keita must be regretting that miss at 1-0.

OK, there is definitely no micro-chip in the Teamgeist ball. The powers that be felt it needed further testing before being used at a top level tournament.

Quick cuppa, then me and my friend Google will solve this micro-chip in the ball question once and for all.

Half Time- 2-0 after 45 minutes. IVC haven’t been all that bad, but Argentina have been absolutely ruthless in front of goal. Second half should be good, as IVC will have to come out and attack.

43- IVC (as I’m now calling them) with some sustained attacking. Lots of crosses, but nothing lethal.

41- Replay shows Saviola very much on-side. Other players off, but not interfering with play.

39- More basketball references. My ears hurt.

39- 2-0 to Argentina then.

37- A Riquelme pass split the IVC defence to leave Saviola one on one with the keeper, and Saviola slots home with the outside of his foot. Slight whiff of offside though?

37- GOAL! Saviola.

35- Still 1-0. I still can’t believe Keita didn’t score. He was six yards or so out with no one around.

34- Abbo makes a point blank save from Keita’s header. Keita won’t get a better chance than that.

32- Still 1-0. Kolo Toure has taken a knock but will be fine. He’s a tough guy.

31- Drogba denied inside the six yard box by a perfectly timed block from Ayala (I think).

29- Kalou shoots wide after a quick one-two. My commentator keeps making basketball analogies.

27- More pressure from Argentina. Saviola beats a man by playing the ball one side and running around his man on the other. Couple of exchanges and he got it back before dragging a shot just wide.

25- Drogba and Heinze doing some pushing and shoving. Ref lets them off with a warning.

24- 1-0 Argentina. Hands up if that’s ruined your prediction.

24- Riquelme cross from a free kick not cleared, Crespo pokes home from inside the six yard box.

23:40 – Goal!!!!!! Crespo.

23- Abbo looking solid in goal for Argentina. I was expecting much worse.

20- Riquelme finds Crespo in the box. Shot blocked. This is hotting up, but still no goals.

19- Zokora bursts into the box but cross blocked, corner

17 – Slow-mo replay suggests it wasn’t over the line? What does everyone else think???

14- Ivory Coast keeper juggles the ball from a header. Did that go over the line? I’m saying not quite but would love to see that again.

13- Was that a handball in the box? ref says corner.

12- Drogba can be seen dictating his team-mates positioning like he’s directing traffic.

11- Ivory Coast enjoying a great spell of posssession, working into the box and winning a corner.

9- Ivory Coast defence looking solid and well organized. Argentina passing around but not finding any gaps. Still 0-0

6- Akale hits it wide form distance. Worth a go with the Teamgesit ball though.

5-Sorin finds Riquelme in the box. Riquelme slowly dribbles it all the way back to where it came from. He’s looking very comforftable with the ball.

3- Great skills from Crespo on the touchline as he dribbles past two defenders before losing the ball.

2- Drogba with a header high over the bar. Half a chance, nothing more.

2- Ivory Coast looking a little nervous in possession.

1- Free kick from a dangerous(sih) position floats wide from Riquelme.

0 minutes – We have kick off!

-Not long to go.

-Argentina’s keeper Roberto Abbondanzieri is not a popular man with the guys who write our Argentina blog. Look out for a few blunders from the man know as Abbo.

-Less than 10 minutes to go. Here’s how the World Cup Blog prediction panel see this going:
Bob sez: 4-3 Ivory Coast
Peter sez: 3-0 Argentina
Nick sez: 2-1 Argentina
Sean sez: 3-2 Ivory Coast
Chris: 3-2 Argentina

-15 minutes till kick off, and I’m very excited. I see this as the first game with big names on both teams. Agreed?

-Some familiar names there for anyone who follows the Premiership, as Chelsea strikers Didier Drogba and Hernan Crespo go head to head.

-Ivory Coast will line up like this: 1-Jean-Jacques Tizie; 21-Emmanuel Eboue, 4-Kolo Toure, 12-Abdoulaye Meite , 3-Arthur Boka; 18-Abdul Kader Keita, 5-Didier Zokora, 19-Yaya Toure, 2-Kanga Akale; 8-Bonaventure Kalou, 11-Didier Drogba

-Saviola was apparently chosen ahead of Tevez because Pekerman likes how the Saviola-Crespo partnership works. As well as Tevez, Pekerman will have the talents of Pablo Aimar and Leo Messi in reserve should things not go according to plan.

-Around 45 minutes till kick off. Jose Pekerman confidently named his starting eleven ahead of schedule. Argentina will will line up in a 4-4-2 with these players: 1-Roberto Abbondanzieri; 21-Nicolas Burdisso, 2-Roberto Ayala, 6-Gabriel Heinze, 3-Juan Pablo Sorin; 18-Maxi Rodriguez, 8-Javier Mascherano, 5-Esteban Cambiasso, 10-Juan Roman Riquelme; 7-Javier Saviola, 9-Hernan Crespo

Pregame: An exciting game is ahead. Care to share your predictions?

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http://www.wearethepostmen.com Eamonn

I think Argentina 2-0, but CIV holds it closer than the score would reflect until late.
louie

I like argentina, But I would really love to see them loose..

IT would be awesome for IC
zé

Being brazilian, I can say I’d want them to lose by a landslide. I don’t think this will be the case though.
http://ecuador.worldcupblog.org/ Trent

Good grief. Can you imagine the luxury of having Tevez and Messi…on the BENCH? That’s a pretty good attacking team methinks.

Also, Bob: I hope there is a bowl of ice into which you can dunk your fingers after three straight LiveBlogs.
http://usa.worldcupblog.org daryl

Hi Trent,

I’v relieved Bob on LiveBlogging duties. He isn’t quite match-fit enough to go three straight games yet, but he’s working on it.
http://ecuador.worldcupblog.org/ Trent

I see, good luck, daryl!

Should be a good game.
bidemi

This is going to be a fast-paced, physical and aggressive affair. I think the strength of the Ivorians win it in the end for them.

Ivory Coast wins 3-1.
Dino

Aregentina doesn’t impress me but I will give them 3 points
Ekul

Come on Sorin & Riquelme!! I predict a good solid defense game, both teams defending like anything against the opposing attacks, but I reckon Crespo will find the net for a 1-0 win.
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

Will Ivory Coast spring an African surprise like Cameroon and Senegal in the past? This is the toughest group – the group of death. And Argentina are hot title contenders. Should be a fantastic match!
http://www.millioncapsules.com MillionCapsules

IC to be defensive and counter-attacking. Argentina should win.
I’m just hoping staying up late here in Malaysia for this match is worth-it. Can’t take another England-Paraguay kinda match.
Ekul

Really why aren’t Argentina using Aimar? He’s like one of the best players in Spain or even in Europe, he should be starting, unless he is being used in the next 2 games, I really think Argentina should be constantly marking Drogba, and Crespo going against Eboué and Touré is just like watching a good old Arsenal/Chelsea match on TV, let the Premiership boys shine.
Dino

I am 4-0 on my predictions so far…
Papa

Ivory coast is not a team to underestimate they have come a long way and are runners up of the african nations tournament hopefully they will do africa proud.
Papa

Predictions ivory coast win 2-1
http://www.millioncapsules.com MillionCapsules

will somebody give me Jose Pekerman’s number? i wanna call him up on putting Aimar in the 1st team.
Dino

This is going to be a good game, one touch fast paced, my prediction is 3-0 Arg.
bidemi

Everyone thinks that CIV’s players to watch are Drogba, Eboue and Toure wich is far, far from the case. They are going to surprise the Argentinians. Didier Zokora will have the task for shutting down Riquelme, and he is going to accomplish that with ruthless efficiency.

Argentinians need to be most concerned with CIV’s full backs, Eboue and Boka. They will run up and down the flanks without even getting tired.

Gentlemen, prepare yourselves for an amazing game.
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

massive ocean of blue !
Dino

Daryl I believe Peter got it right…3-0
zé

There it goes. IVC looks like Bizarro World’s Netherlands. Should be a great game.
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

elephants have made their first move already ….and they are not overawed
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

Peter’s prediction would be right if the opponents were England :)
liz

Where is d’Allessandro? Why isn’t he on the Argentina National Team?
zé

First time Argentina get to IVC’s goal area, and Riquelme just retreats back?
bidemi

The Ivorians positioning is impressive.
Dino

ze didn’t your flag nest to your post was from Brazil? just wondering?
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

CIV has matched Argentina so far in first 10 mins
http://www.pertinentverge.blogspot.com Darkoze

That challenge that just produced the free kick was a cardable offense, much more so than cole’s second yellow in the previous match
http://www.pierretristam.com Candide’s Notebooks

Much more than just live blogging: Cote d’Ivoir cheering… with attitude! http://www.pierretristam.com
zé

Dino: yes, I’m from Brazil. The flag seems to disappear sometimes. I’m half-expecting them to lose so I can point and laugh, as any brazilian would do, and half-expecting a great match so really I don’t know what to root for.
http://www.pertinentverge.blogspot.com Darkoze

dino – did you predict the T&T and Sweden tie? if so, impressive.
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

looks like the ball crossed the line !
Lainary

it was a goal!!!
bidemi

it seems the ball crossed the line. ivorians get a lucky break.
mohammed

man this is a great match well played for both teams but i think drogba will meet the net twice for cotedvoire to win 2-0
http://www.pertinentverge.blogspot.com Darkoze

does the entire ball have to break the plane?
Dino

Yes I predicted the T&T tie but at 1-1 and ze root for Spain they will take it all
http://www.myspace.com/colman1860 colman1860

After seeing some more angles – no, no goal
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

argentina unlucky to be denied a goal
James

looked like it could have gone either way. replays make it look like the refs got it right.
Claudio

It was not goal … The ball needs to be FULLY inside the goal. That second replay just cleared.

Go Ivory Coast :D
mohammed

sheesh spain remember last world cup when morientes scored 3 goals but the ref didnt count any?
http://www.pertinentverge.blogspot.com Darkoze

it didnt look like the whole ball passed over the goal line
mohammed

wow this is a great game
LenaNLA

Was that a goal what do you think ?
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

the elephants should be renamed gazelles, the way they are running!
http://fansattic.blogspot.com Fan’s Attice

doesn’t look like it was all the way across. but, tough to tell.

anybody know who the ESPN announcers are for this game? they really suck.
zé

Here comes IVC again… it’s not looking good for ARG.
Dino

Wish I was watching greatfull for the play by play Txs again Daryl
spence

They’ve got micro-chip sensors in the ball that is suppose to detect when it crosses. I trust the sensor.
http://usa.worldcupblog.org daryl

No problem Dino. Where are you and why can’t you watch?
zé

@spence: no, the sensors aren’t being used on this WC.
bidemi

Ivorians are showing a lot of creative intelligence. Argentina is doing well to get into the box.

This game is letting me down so far.
James

i thought they scrapped the sensors for the world cup. something about not feeling the technology was ready. did they decide to use them after all?
Dino

Spence do you know that for a fact? I know they had experemented with them ….
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

easy goal for crespo
bidemi

I saw a flash of the goal before it actually happened.

1-0
Lainary

Goal! now it’s fair )
Dino

James I think your’e right no sensors
zé

Hum, to me Argentina is like the anti-sweden: even though they’re not creating too many offensive plays or anything, they’re actually much more effective when they’re in front of the goal. IVC is not looking bad, but that goal was expected.
spence

I don’t know it for a fact. I may be wrong. I thought they were still planning on using them.
bidemi

Great defence by Argentina. Ivory Coast will soon score though.
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

CIV is making some great moves, but lacks the finish
spence

The sensors that is.
Dino

about the basketball analogies…I know soccer has gotten faster but give me a break
bidemi

They don’t use sensors in the balls.
http://usa.worldcupblog.org daryl

I wish the commentator would give me a break.
spence

Sorry folks for my misinformed post earlier.
http://fansattic.blogspot.com Fan’s Attic

Dino: i agree. no more basketball or baseball analogies. it’s tiresome.
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

what a chance that was !
zé

Don’t worry spence.

But like James said, they were going to have the sensors but gave up briefly before the WC because they felt the technology wasn’t quite ready yet.
Dino

they want to Americanize the game so bad… they have refs in black and white Zebra shirts at some games here
bidemi

what basketball analogies?
zé

Darn WC transmission, I wish they’d do replays of the cool plays like the spanish TV always does with Barcelona matches when Ronaldinho or someone else does something funny. That Masquerano “chapéu” was pretty cool.
Dino

I think Pres.Blatter does’nt want the human element out of the game, rightfully so in my opinion so no sensors
bidemi

Dino, I guess you are right after all.
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

they are making it so easy…the argentines !
James

beautiful run by saviola
zé

That was a true South American goal.
Dino

OK Peter one more!!!
bidemi

Argentina is extremely efficient in front of goal; it’s almost scary. They never squander any of their chances.
lenny

argentina represents the best of south ameriaca~~~!!!
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

argentina looks to be the team to beat for the title
zé

True, bidemi. IVC is playing nice and all, but more than anything Argentina is being EFFICIENT. They get to the goal area, score a goal and that’s it. IVC on the other hand can’t get one through even though they’re attacking all the time.

And to think they still have Messi and Tevez on the bench…
Dino

Wait until you see Spain…mohan!
http://www.wearethepostmen.com Eamonn

Who are the ABC announcers? I can’t take this anymore…
mohammed

what whtdya mean they never won a world cup and maybe they will get 2nd this year but no0 o0ne will get 1st because brazil is here….so are the three r’s ronaldo roberto carlos and the one and only ronaldhinio!
http://usa.worldcupblog.org daryl

Glenn Davis is doing play by play, and he’s killing me. Not sure about the colour guy.
mohammed

so whatdya gonna do when they come for you
Dino

shouf, Mohamed Brazil is good but give Spain a second look you’le see
Papa

Whats happening to Drogba?
http://fansattic.blogspot.com Fan’s Attic

the announcers on ESPN2 are Glenn Davis and Shep Messing. Shep Messing should be shot. He is awful. His voice is like nails on a chalkboard and his analysis sucks.
Dino

Told ya Daryl trust me next time about the chipo
http://www.millioncapsules.com MillionCapsules

Its half-time now, The score doesn’t do the ivorian any justice really. I saw a team that played with all their heart. Sadly, heart alone isn’t enough to win them the half.
I predicted Argentina to win but seeing IC play, I hope its a draw at least. Their heart though might not win them the game, at least they won a new FAN.
Too bad they are in the group-of-death.
Marco

WOW. Argentina finished the game in the first half.
http://usa.worldcupblog.org daryl

Wish I could watch this on Univision. Can anyone teach me the fundamentals of Spanish in the next ten minutes?
spence

I’m actually kinda suprised, I’ve only heard a handful of baseball analogies by abc/espn commentators today. I thought it’d be much worse.
spence

a list of abc/espn commentators for the cup (cut and paste):

http://media.espn.com/ESPNToday/2006/May_06/WorldCup06_talent.htm
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

CIV is not disgraced even at 0-2
Bob O

Man, despite what the score may make you think, either one of these two teams played stronger games than anyone we’ve seen in the competition so far.
bidemi

Great moves from Saviola.
http://www.millioncapsules.com MillionCapsules

Best game in WC so far.
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

why are the argentines committing so many fouls? they can’t be so careless
James

ivory coast has played well, their pace will create problems for holland and especially serbia & montenegro
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

i agree with MillionCapsules that its the best game so far, because of its breathless pace
mohammed

dino you know arabic! baaal shloon t3arf titkalam 3arabi fakartik bra6ani
bidemi

These two look far superior to any of the teams that have played thus far- England included.
Dino

La, eventhough I was born in Yemen I was to young to remember
mohammed

hmm nice ok well inshala il fareeq ile itshagi3 igeeb markaz zan inshalla
mohammed

anyone here
Dino

Ok brother good luck to your team
zé

Seems like IVC has gotten tired early. It doesn’t help when you play so offensively but isn’t able to score any goals while still has to take two.
bidemi

The Argentinian fans have been very gracious. I must commend them.
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

the game has distinctly slowed down in last 10 min
littleguy

Well…so much for my theory about the 3rd World/New World teams beating the giants, Argentina looks as good a team as there is and IVC looks just plain disorganized. Oh well…maybe Ghana will play as poorly as the Ivory Coast agains the US???

Can I change my winner pick to Argentina or is it too late?
Raybron

It would be nice to see how CIV would be doing if they weren’t constantly getting screwed by the refs.
bidemi

littleguy let’s cross our fingers and hope for the best against the Czechs before we start thinking about Ghana.
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

CIV has more attempts at goal than argentina !
http://ecuador.worldcupblog.org/ Trent

Argentina looking good. Announcers looking bad.

I can’t believe it, but it’s true: I wish Tommy Smyth were here. /shudders/
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

on this performance how many will put their money on CIV to qualify for next round ?
Dino

Well will it be Nick’s or Peter’s pred… outcome
bidemi

CIV should keep their heads up even if they don’t win. They’ve proved that they can play with any team in the world and put up a fight. They just need to win against Serbia and the Netherlands (which is really asking for too much).

lol, I think the Ivorians strength is playing against them. Some of these hits they are taking are actually fouls.
bidemi

Aruna Kone should have started the game in the first place.
zé

Yeah, the 2-0 score doesn’t do IVC justice.

And the game sure has slowed down.
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

yet another tantalising gazelle run….but can’t finish it off
Raybron

I believe the announcer just said that someone brought the “breast energy.” Best announcing work of the game so far stateside.
bidemi

It seems Tevez, Aimar and Messi are being saved for either Serbia or Holland.
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

fianlly they did it !!
Raybron

CIV deserved that one. ARG have looked AWFUL the past 20 minutes.
James

wow, good work by ivory coast
http://ecuador.worldcupblog.org/ Trent

Nice left foot.
bidemi

Well deserved goal, and an important one if this group should ever come down to goal difference.
zé

Good goal. The first time IVC actually *started believing*, they scored. That’s what it gets… being confident and trying instead of just trying to create “perfect” cross passes.

The score’s a bit more faithful to the game now. It’ll be some cool final 5 minutes.
James

ivc dodged a bullet there. argentina’s showing some life again.
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

lots of last minute excitement now
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

good game, fair result
http://ecuador.worldcupblog.org/ Trent

Argies looked good. Well done.
Dino

Nice win NICK
Raybron

Went from a very impressive clinical show for ARG to actually a pretty lackluster win imo; their poor defense was exposed the whole game and Awful Abbo will not play that well every match.

Then again they did not have Messi, Aimar, or Tevez so they certainly have quite a promising cup ahead of them if their defense and abbo can do JUST ENOUGH as they did today.
Dino

Good job Daryl cheers
bidemi

Hopefully both of these magnificent teams can advance. They gave football fans a real treat tonight.
Dee

Why do white refs do not respect African football players. Uuuhhhhmmm, it is racism? A ref just played for Argentina against Cote d’Ivoire. Is that allowed in soccer?
Bobbio

What?
Raybron

The refs weren’t excellent, but they did a good enough job when they needed to. I didn’t think the Drogba pull-down was a clear penalty, but I’d have to see it again as the announcers seemed to think so (not that that’s saying much).

I agree that both these teams are excellent and fun to watch. When CIV starting pushing much more they were so much better; if they play a slow build-up their disorganized midfield is exposed.
carrie

Hollay hollay hollay hollay Argentina Champion
What a great game, We did so well you guys. I am very happy even though they didn’t count our first goal so long as we won I forgive the stupid Refs
wandalynn

argentina and ivory coast great match! now this was truly a world cup specail great competition and level or play from both teams…. ivory coast will come back… goal!!!!!!!!
Keyser

Argentina did its bussiness. just like england earlier.
IC played hard and with intensity, but that’s the problem when you face sides of the like of brazil, argentina or italy. you blink twice and they score. and then is a hell of a work to get back in the game. they’re simple efficient.
http://nardino.blogspot.com Forex

IV v Argy, simply awesome. That was the best game so far of the tournament.

Looking at my England performance today it shows that we’re still asleep.

Cote d’Ivoire may have lost but were never disgraced. As bidemi, ze and others have said orgy argies were simply efficient.

Let the world stand and applaud african football – pure class. It goes on to say that there are no more minows in world football but respect. London Verdict.
http://www,knowprose.com Taran

Argentina’s theatrics really took away from the game. When the wind blew in the second half, they fell down and burst into tears… very poor.

CIV, to their credit, absorbed and played through obvious fouls to score that goal.

It was a well matched game. CIV lost with more style than Argentina won with.
Ali Siddiqui

^Most agreeable after looking at the highlights. Argentina, come on stop being such drama queens. CIV played really well considering they were going up against the 2 time champions. Good to see a goal made.
Calciatore

Lucky buggers. They shall meet at later stages in the tournament again, then revenge will be Ivory Coats’s. They were robbed by the ref, plain and simple.
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Argentina truly the master of diving. Dived with perfection. Its a shame the Ref bought most of it. The match is exilirating but the diving is really too much of an anti-climatic. True champion win with honor. Argentina should shove their act up their you-know-where.
I hate diving

watching argentina dive makes me not want watch the world cup. what other teams dive like them? I will avoid their matches.
Kamal

Great match today!! This is what the world cup is about, great football by both teams. Argentina were awesome, but IC were pretty good challenge. This was definately the most exciting match so far.
Sameet

Argentina were simply awesome and majestic in the first 60 minutes of the game. They look the best of all teams so far going forward. Ayala and Heinze did well at the back. Had Arg not sat back in the latter half of the game, it could well have been 3 or 4-1. The Ivorians played well enough for their 1 goal, and I am sure they will give Serbs and the Dutch a surprise or two!!
forweg

Argentina won an enemy in me. Their display was disgusting and incompetence of the referee was pathetic. A disgusting game.
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