Group C - R2 - Argentina 2-0 Mexico - Saturday 26th November, 2022

[Stan]

Kick-off 19.00 (GMT)

       VS     

 

Venue - Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail

 

Standings:

[Michael]

Messi and Argentina have to win this match, and I believe that they will. The pressure is on for them, but I believe that they will defeat the Mexicans.

[El Profesor]

Hopefully, Argentina is out of the World Cup today. 

[Mel81x+]

1 hour ago, El Profesor said:

Hopefully, Argentina is out of the World Cup today. 

You may just get your wish but apparently, historically, they have never lost to Mexico in a WC game. However, anything could happen.

[Michael]

1 hour ago, El Profesor said:

Hopefully, Argentina is out of the World Cup today. 

I know that would be your ultimate wish as a Brazilian, but for a lot of us, we would like to see Messi have a good World Cup, especially as it is highly likely to be his last. I have a feeling that Argentina will edge the Mexicans in this one.

[El Profesor]

14 minutes ago, Mel81x said:

You may just get your wish but apparently, historically, they have never lost to Mexico in a WC game. However, anything could happen.

I'm fine with a draw. haha They would still need a win vs Poland. 

 

14 minutes ago, Michael said:

I know that would be your ultimate wish as a Brazilian, but for a lot of us, we would like to see Messi have a good World Cup, especially as it is highly likely to be his last. I have a feeling that Argentina will edge the Mexicans in this one.

Actually, I really like Messi. But it's Argentina, I cant stand them.

 

[Stan]

Perfect game for a Saturday night with an atmosphere like this. Sounds amazing. 

[Lucas]

This is the best atmosphere I have heard at any of the games so far. It feels like it's going to be spicy.

[Mel81x+]

I hope this ref doesn't blow for everything. You need a bit of bite in this game. 

[Stan]

Argentina's midfield is dreadful. Barely showing for any passes from defence and can't keep possession. 

[Stan]

Heading to a drab 0-0 unless there's a howler of a mistake. 

[El Profesor]

15 minutes ago, Stan said:

Argentina's midfield is dreadful. Barely showing for any passes from defence and can't keep possession. 

Terrible World Cup from Rodrigo De Paul so far. He really needs to  step up.

[Waylander]

Mexico must be happy just now as no score.

Has been stop start and almost a wrestling match on the ball at times.

Mexico working hard to close down Argentina and make it difficult for them.

Towards the end of the first half Argentina had a couple of corners as they moved more men forward.

Argentina looking the more dangerous yet lacking a cutting edge so far. 

[El Profesor]

This is a tweet from yesterday. Will he get it completely right?

 

 

[Stan]

Messi gets barely any help from his teammates at all. Makes a run from deep but not one player decides to make a run off the ball for him to pass to. 

It's so static. 

[Spike]

Mexico playing very anti-Mexican football. 

[Stan]

Yesssss! Lionel Messi! 

[El Profesor]

Well, he's a genius after all. 

 

[N U F C]

Interesting last round of games in this group if it stays like this!

[Spike]

PECHO
CALIENTE

[Waylander]

Would you believe it,  leaving Messi unmarked on the edge of the box when Argentina are in possession..........

[Spike]

I really enjoy the fact that Alexis Mac Allister’s brother is named Kevin Mac Allister

[Michael]

Messi had just enough space to control and line up that shot from outside the area and what an accurate finish it was. 

Argentina 1-0 Mexico

[Michael]

1 minute ago, Spike said:

I really enjoy the fact that Alexis Mac Allister’s brother is named Kevin Mac Allister

I hope that his brother isn't home alone right now. He should be at the stadium cheering Alexis on.

[Spike]

3 minutes ago, Michael said:

I hope that his brother isn't home alone right now. He should be at the stadium cheering Alexis on.

I think he is stuck in New York