Comments on: Classy Argentina storm into semis

By: AK

AK — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 21:50:21 +0000

it is strange how everyone is always going on about formations with england. good players should be able to adapt to any formation.
Just look at this argentina side. first half it was milito up front and riquelme,messi and veron given complete freedom to do as they please.
for most of the 2nd half they was no centre forward. tevez was on the right wing or left wing most of the time. quality players need the freedom to express themselves.

By: Sumant

Sumant — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:07:35 +0000

Tevez played a very important role. He was also involved in a few goals. To be honest, I too would like to see him start. Basile prefers a traditional, physically strong, proven goalscorer. Milito played in the domestic league for a good amount of time which is probably why he gets the nod ahead of Tevez ( I believe Milito is 28… experience does count too). Riquelme was simply brilliant. Watching him play is always a privilege.
And yes, I share your views on the ‘crossbar’.

By: karl

karl — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:52:54 +0000

I don’t think there is any doubt about the fact…Requelme is sheer class!
It would be amazing for a Premiership club to sign him – just to be able to watch him play more often…

By: Reds

Reds — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:33:57 +0000

Tevez, Messi and Riquelme were at the centre at everything. I agree wif Shaheen Seedat there that Tevez’s introduction was pivotal. And we will be seeing more of that soon when he comes to man utd. =) Cheers!

By: Fifth Column

Fifth Column — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 11:59:46 +0000

“Zanetti sent the ball into the box for a diving Tevez header that hit the top post.”

LoL… even for this site, a football “fan” referring to the crossbar as the ‘top post’… LoL

By: A man

A man — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:40:33 +0000

Why does Diego Milito start instead of Tevez?

By: Shaheen Seedat

Shaheen Seedat — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:24:55 +0000

Tevez’s intoduction was pivotal.

Riquelme was superb.