LIONEL MESSI (AND HIS HEIR TO THE THRONE) KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE AFTER A DIFFICULT DEMOLITION AGAINST MEXICO
Argentina lost to Saudi Arabia on matchday 1 and therefore had no choice against Mexico to extend Lionel Messi's 'Last Dance' beyond the group stage. Could the master himself provide a first pedal point? After the defeat against Saudi Arabia, it was all hands on deck for Argentina. National coach Lionel Scaloni also realized this, who brought no less than five new players between the lines for the duel with the Mexicans. Many substitutions, few chances Gonzalo Montiel, Marcos Acuña, Lisandro Martinez, Alexis Mac Allister and Guido Rodriguez had to help ensure that Lionel Messi could reach the very highest again at his last World Cup . The experienced Guardado was chosen for Mexico , although the captain had to leave injured before half time. Nothing really happened in the first half - at least not in terms of shots on target. Mexico once came closest with a great sense of humor and imagination. We therefore rested with a logical, but disappointing glasses score. There is no...