Day 14: Nigeria vs. Argentina

[Bure11]

He's created two nice chances (1 thru-ball for Higuaín) and had a couple of dangerous dribbles (incl. the one that won him the free-kick). Decent so far, but I thought Mascherano has been Arg's best player in this half. Di María oozes danger, but is too sloppy. Messi very efficient, 3 shots, 2 goals and 1 great save from Enyeama.

Much better than the first two games. Some good links up and taking on the players more as well. Still not at his best but I can see him hitting his top level in this tournament now. These goals will give him a mega confidence boost

Alright, cheers for that

 

[Tomuś]

Messi is delivering and moving up a gear but at Enyeama.

 

[Mali_Zeus]

Four goals for Messi so far, bringing him level with Neymar. I don't think his overall play has been that great so far but he's carrying his team at the minute with his goals. If he gets into top gear then he could win this tournament for Argentina on his own.

I think he was better and more lively today than in the 1st 2 games.

 

[PeteReDevil]

What a team Argentina would be if anyone other than Messi could step it up

 

[BARBY BOY]

I think keeping the first freekick out make enyeama look kind of silly when the second one get in. Gutted the fecker score against us, credit to him though.

 

[Raoul]

The Argies seem to have improved a bit since the last couple of games. Di Maria and Messi in particular, seem in the zone. Aguero needs to step it up a bit.

 

[Loublaze]

That Nigerian keeper...Bloody hell

I heard he once done a gig without a microphone

 

[Mali_Zeus]

Anyone has a gif of the last goal?

 

[MarcRed96]

I think he was better and more lively today than in the 1st 2 games.

When I said his overall play hasn't been great, I meant in the entire tournament so far, not just this game. I agree, I think he's been sharper during this match and I reckon he'll get better as the tournament progresses.

 

[Skorenzy]

Messi is delivering and moving up a gear but at Enyeama.

Only fair after what Enyeama pulled 4 years ago...

 

[Cait Sith]

Karma for Enyeama's performance in 2010 against Messi.

Edit: Fss, Skorenzy.

 

[Diego_Costa_CFC]

Who was gutted ? Most are impressed with his performance ?

drifter and twig, either there women have been caught getting pumped from the next door neighbour or there truly gutted messi has 4 goals this world cup just with there reaction of his 2nd goal today.

 

[Hannibal]

Four goals for Messi so far, bringing him level with Neymar. I don't think his overall play has been that great so far but he's carrying his team at the minute with his goals. If he gets into top gear then he could win this tournament for Argentina on his own.

He's playing really well - he's been shyte in previous tournaments but Messi has turned it on this time around. He's dragging his team to glory single handedly like Maradona did.

I think keeping the first freekick out make enyeama look kind of silly when the second one get in. Gutted the fecker score against us, credit to him though.

What could Enyeama have done better for that free kick? Did you see the trajectory of the ball and how Enyeama had to scramble from the other end of the post to the other? Are people trying to blame Enyeama to take Messi's brilliance from him or what?

 

[pseudo_canadian]

Enyeama making friends with the referee

 

[sammyvine]

Has aguero put on weight

 

[adexkola]

Great free kick but really poor goalkeeping.

Also I've not really been paying much attention to the first half but apart from scoring twice has Messi been playing well?

Di Maria has been Argentina's best player.

The game has been very open. Nigeria are virtually through to the knockout stages, and they are playing more expansive, which plays into Argentina's hands. Messi has been very good. Not worth the wankery in this thread which occurred after the second goal which was an error from Enyeama.

 

[gofelx]

He's playing really well - he's been shyte in previous tournaments but Messi has turned it on this time around. He's dragging his team to glory single handedly like Maradona did.

He played well in 2010 I thought, he didn't score but he created many chances and was pretty unlucky. Tbf to him he was only 22 at the time as well.

 

[Snake Plissken]

Di Maria has been Argentina's best player.

The game has been very open. Nigeria are virtually through to the knockout stages, and they are playing more expansive, which plays into Argentina's hands. Messi has been very good. Not worth the wankery in this thread which occurred after the second goal which was an error from Enyeama.

Nah he's really not though.

 

[Lyricist]

hahahahaha Nigeria once again equalize within minutes (well theoretically)

 

[MarcRed96]

2-2!

 

[PeteReDevil]

wtf

 

[The Villain]

2-2!

 

[Grinner]

unexpected

 

[The Taurean]

Well in Nigeria.

 

[Crackers]

 

[pseudo_canadian]

 

[ha_rooney]

Lovely goal!!

 

[Raoul]

The Nigerian finishing has been sublime. Should be a crackin 2nd half.

 

[punpun]

Same guy does it again.

 

[adexkola]

Musa!

 

[Lyricist]

what a finish though! Calm, composed, clever.

 

[Inigo]

bwuauaua

2-2

 

[Drifter]

I like that,Who's better Messi or Mousa.

 

[Angelinho]

Haha Goooaaaaallll

 

[Mali_Zeus]

Messi-Moussa - 2-2

 

[Brophs]

The look on Messi's face: "Lads, ye're fooking killing me here".

 

[The Villain]

Nice job giving the keeper the eyes

 

[PlayerOne]

Good goal. The finish is excellent! Exciting game so far!

 

[justboy68]

Great game this

 

[Hannibal]

Nigeria scores.....
We won't lie down for these Argies.