The favourites won and for the first half at least they were very, very good, particularly the way they keep the ball! However, they were less good in the second half and their defense looks vulnerable, particularly to some speed!
A nice 1-0 victory to start will help though, with the goal coming after 6 minutes from former Manchester United player Heinze, see below for celebration run:
The rest of the first half saw some great play from Argentina, with Veron and Mascarano particularly effective. However, a mixture of poor finishing and a stunning display by the Nigerian keeper kept it at 1-0.
The second half was much poorer for quality and was far more open, but no chances were put away. Messi played well, but didn't seem to have the ball run his way. Still a way to go for him though!
Perhaps the biggest question that still needs to be answered is, the man below, a magnificant help or magnificent hindrance.
Argentina, a good start, the first game by a potential winner, but still need a bit more. The should qualify comfortably from their group!
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