An odd game this - lots of chances but never exciting. Nigeria looked out of sorts, especially with a poor final touch and isolated forwards. Argentina for the most part looked like a collection of individuals - lovely runs from Messi and Higuain, and Nigerian goalkeeper Enyeama did well to keep them out. But on the rare times they were threatened at the back they looked disorganised (especially the out-of-position Gutierrez) and their play rarely had flow or momentum. Huge talent, but they’ll come up against harder opposition than this in the knockout rounds.
Nigeria don’t look like they’ll join them based on this - poor defending for Heinze’s goal, big gap between the attack and midfield, and never had a decent chance inside the area - all their best efforts were from range. South Korea could upset them to take second by the looks of things.
