Preview: Argentina vs. Mexico

June 24th, 2006 | by: WC Bob |

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Argentina vs. Mexico, Leipzig, 21:00 CET
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THE BIG PICTURE
Argentina advanced in impressive display coming on on top of the Group of Death with two wins and a draw. Argentina has shown excellent form and expectations have been ramped up. Today they face a Mexico side that struggled at times in Group D play. Mexico earned a win, a draw and a loss to finish second in the group. El Tri played without all-time leading goal scorer Jared Borgetti, who says he will be ready to return from injury if needed. This should be a great match between two teams who faced each other last year in the Confederation’s Cup with Argentina winning after a penalty shootout. Mexico has lost in the second round the past three World Cups. Will their fortunes change today?

Teams: Likely formation; shirt numbers; name, caps, goals, coach

Argentina (4-4-2): 1-Roberto Abbondanzieri (25-0); 4-Fabricio Coloccini (24-1), 2-Roberto Ayala (103-6), 6-Gabriel Heinze (31-1), 3-Juan Pablo Sorin (73-11); 18-Maxi Rodriguez (16-5), 8-Javier Mascherano (18-0), 5-Esteban Cambiasso (25-2), 10-Juan Roman Riquelme (34-8); 7-Javier Saviola (33-10), 9-Hernan Crespo (57-31) Coach: Jose Pekerman

Mexico (5-3-2): 1-Oswaldo Sanchez (73-0); 16-Mario Mendez (34-0), 4-Rafael Marquez (68-7), 5-Ricardo Osorio (42-1), 3-Carlos Salcido (35-2), 14-Gonzalo Pineda (33-1); 6-Gerardo Torrado (58-2) 7-Antonio Naelson “Zinha” (35-5), 8-Pavel Pardo (128-5); 9-Jared Borgetti (76-38), 17-Jose Francisco Fonseca (32-20) Coach: Ricardo La Volpe

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Argentina

Patagonia is one of the four physical regions of Argentina, the others are the Pampa, northern Argentina, and the region that lies in the Andes.

Argentina borders five countries: Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia & Chile.

Argentina’s Aconcagua is the highest mountain in all South America

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Mexico

The wild turkey was first domesticated in Mexico in the 16th century.

A Mexico City couple got married in 1969 after an engagement lasting 67 years. Both were 82 when they finally took the plunge.

At the age of 52, Pedro Gatica cycled from his home in Argentina to Mexico for the 1986 World Cup, only to find on arrival that he couldn’t afford to get in. While he was trying to haggle for a ticket, thieves stole his bike.

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hoa

It will be very hard for Mexico to pull a victory against the strong Argentina team. But hey anything can happen in soccer! Mexico could beat Brazil in the past, I dont see why they dont have a chance against Argentina tomorrow. Borgetti will be back according to the news!! the underdog status can also help Mexico focus and feel less pressure going into the game.
Hopefully the ref will not ruin this game tomorrow!!
Bidemi

Mexico is going to get thumped 3-0.
OPKO

It doesn’t matter who wins here… Germany is next. I hope that these guys come out to play real football and leave their diving and theatrics in the locker room.
Deviilz.

Argentina’s odds :
1 goal advantage to Mexico.
Can the Argentinians win by 1 goal or more margin..?
http://www.aresthetics.ch/trav Adrian Wagner

Hm. Why does it have to be Argentina vs Mexico. After Switzerland, these are my two favorite teams.
It’s gonna be difficult for Mexico. A Mexican win would be a massive surprise, especially after Argentina was probably the most impressive team in the group stage.

I think: Argentina – Mexico 3:1
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The game starts at 4:00 am, Japan time. Good night, for now. As soon as I’m awaken, I’ll come back to you, Bob. Your live blog is more exciting than the game.
teswin

well u never know mexico can surprise da world by beating argentina…if u guys remember last year in da confederations cup…mexico vs argentina….mexico simply shocked argentina da way they played…cuz they played with 5 midfielders..argentina played in an unimpressing way and won on penalties..they might not be as strong as argentina but tactically they r very clever..lets hope for da best…GO ARGENTINA..PLZZ BEAT MEXICO AND THEN DA OVERRATED GERMAN TEAM
hasan

can yo pu the formation like what place they go in