I don't think people should go over the top about the Argentina performance tonight. They were lacklustre but these tournaments are about growing into the competition rather than a fast start. This was their hardest match too. They looked good for a while in the second and Messi provided a bit of magic.
Bosnia worked really hard and should get out of the group. They'll be a tough game for France in the next round in all likelihood as well.
Bosnia will kick themselves for not getting something out of that because they were the better side until the second goal and created openings but their final ball was really lacking; the only time a decent ball was played through led to their goal but it was too late by then.
Wake up call for Argentina who will have much bigger tests to come - although not in the group.
Originally Posted by DUNDEEBOY: “37 goals 11 games and still no draws incredibly”
You wonder how many of the managers will improve/concentrate on defense mistakes in time for the second set of games, might see less goals, some of the defending at this tournament, despite the great entertainment, has been mickey mouse.
I hope Ronaldo gets the same amount of hype and a 'player cam' on him as Messi did. The BBC pundits were pretty harsh on him with Portugal's semi against Spain calling him "ego driven" implying he's selfish etc IIRC. Ronaldo doesn't get as much favourable press as Messi does, maybe for obvious reasons, but he's still a brilliant player.
Originally Posted by Thomas007: “I hope Ronaldo gets the same amount of hype and a 'player cam' on him as Messi did. The BBC pundits were pretty harsh on him with Portugal's semi against Spain calling him "ego driven" implying he's selfish etc IIRC. Ronaldo doesn't get as much favourable press as Messi does, maybe for obvious reasons, but he's still a brilliant player.”
Originally Posted by Thomas007: “I hope Ronaldo gets the same amount of hype and a 'player cam' on him as Messi did. The BBC pundits were pretty harsh on him with Portugal's semi against Spain calling him "ego driven" implying he's selfish etc IIRC. Ronaldo doesn't get as much favourable press as Messi does, maybe for obvious reasons, but he's still a brilliant player.”
Portugal game against Germany is covered by ITV not BBC, so no player cam on Ronaldo.