Re: World Cup - Argentina vs Mexico (round of 16)
Congratulations to the Mexicans. Their pressing defence particularly bothered Riquelme and Messi; each of whose brilliance could only shine through in spurts. They essentially erected a 3-4 player box around each player every time they touched a ball- essentially denying them freedom to move as they normally do. Riquelme only has one weakness, really, being his rather average pace. This was well-exploited- although his free-kicks and corners were well up to his standard of genius.
Argentina showed their class in the face of a supreme effort from the 'Cans. Tight passing carved opportunities through the stringent defence. An exhibition of simply phenomenal skills catapulted them above the Mexicans- who fought hard in probably the tournament's highest quality encounter.
It should be a great one against the Germans, who one must not underestimate. They’re fighters