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Di Maria albiceleste forward to after a great move by Messi · Christianity was released in his duel with Messi and put the tie • The 'flea' scored a penalty on time served

A bit of Leo Messi's penalty on 90 minutes gave the misleading victory for Argentina in its battle with Portugal. The combined Luso put the game in a clash full of occasions and both balanced after Di Maria with a goal from Cristiano Ronaldo. Then, when both signed the tie, Messi appeared to decide from the penalty spot.

The 'flea' marked the differences claimed by the environment albiceleste but again emphasize that the problem is not his, but what is around. That is, of course, much less consistent than surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal. Now much more balanced and more arguments than those of Batista.

The Argentine coach opted for a double pivot midfield defensive Mascherano and Cambiasso to give the baton to Banega. The Valencia player has long since ceased to be the important player in the creation. His ability to leave is said, once more, and Messi had to start twenty yards behind what it should and perform functions that do not belong.

Messi's invention

In one of those gallops came first. The 'flea' raffled off several rivals to the nearest millimeter sniper dropped a pass Di Maria thanked. Nothing helped start aggressive Portugal. Albiceleste bales, unfortunately for Paulo Bento boys were not blanks.

But the team Luso is a coherent, reliable and consistent in what he does. Without great fanfare, but with the basic principles as the foundation, insisted to find results. With the power of Nani and Cristiano Ronaldo as a man Meireles broom and instinct de Almeida, Argentina made against strings.

In a header of `9 'luso and the power and instinct of CR was the tie. Madrid velocity shift the balance in the duel with Romero. From there to break, a replica of sensations. Lusa football logic against the clout of Messi and company.

CR Almeida and frustration

Aim For those of Paulo Bento, rather low. Tell that to Almeida, who insisted on sending out a ball that was practically inside. Or Christian Erratic in a simple end after collecting a rebound on a header against the crossbar.

That would end the offensive balance Portugal. On that occasion and to the output de Almeida, Nani and Cristiano Ronaldo. Argentina grew thereafter around, of course, Leo Messi and Javier Pastore. The Palermo player is present and easy to join and promote transitions in critical areas. Just what we need to Argentina. In this occupation intelligent space found three excellent chances to score: two courts in the bottom and one at the breast of Rui Patricio.

Both ran out of time to do more shows for their lack of marksmanship but Coentrao, untimely, refused to grant another albiceleste more, this time from the penalty spot. Messi did not miss the gift and decided. Is it that, after all, you are prompted. Or not?

A major goal of the Benfica player Angelo di Maria has become an Olympic gold - the second consecutive - the fate of Argentina.

The combined albiceleste of Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has won the finals (1-0) after suffering, and much, before an impetuous selection Nigerian deserved better after his monologue venture in the second half.

Mistake Referral to top

Nigeria has left the party far more cautious than bold, while his rival only lived Lionel Messi. The meeting has started cold, as infected by the atmosphere in the stands, that was pure ice and that contrasted with a suffocating room temperature.

Whenever Nigerians arrived, threatening right, with Sani Kaito, and each time it tried to strike, Argentina sought to Leo Messi between the lines.

Still missing in argentina a reference top selection, as Sergio Kun Agüero is not a battering ram nato and Messi can not always make the game of his life to bridge the "bottlenecks" which sometimes are generated on your computer.

CLAIM penalty

At 20 minutes of play, has claimed a penalty on the player of Barcelona and, shortly before Juan Roman Riquelme had launched a failure "to limbo."

Promisse Isaac, in minute 42, has had a golden opportunity for eagle Greens, who have finished the first part being a team faster, more vertical, more solvent and much more threatening than originally planned.

A shot by Di Maria has been the best until then, when the first part and agonizaba. Vanzekin has made an outstanding stop and the 0-0 has remained unchanged to rest.

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In the second half, Nigeria seemed much more vigorous. And it has been. Argentina has already suffered and all fiaba a move Lionel Messi, but there has been a solo and without consequences (min. 49).

Everything did indicate that Nigeria was closer to hang the gold and could consummate somewhat against all odds. At that time, Di Maria has appeared to resolve with a touch of masterly and subtle a pass from Messi. Thus, the extreme left-handed has chopped the ball over the goalkeeper and has achieved one of the most spectacular goals of the tournament.

Leo against all

Nigeria has ido up and was able to tie, but Obinna and Odemwinge have not been successful. Even so, Nigeria has ruled the middle field and has a tight neck Argentina, which has just breathed when Messi has taken control the ball and went to counterattack.

It was Leo and against all such battle, so uneven, has been on the verge of giving likewise the albiceleste (min. 81), but Nigeria was opposite to his glory minute.

The draw has not come because football is somewhat random and, today, the stars have been with Argentina, which has been taken thus the final revenge of the Atlanta-96. That day there was more spectacle, but the gold in Beijing is the same.

Fact Sheet:

Argentina -1: Sergio Romero, Ezequiel Garay, Luciano Monzon, Pablo Zabaleta, Nicholas Young, Fernando Gago, Juan Roman Riquelme, Angelo Di Maria (Banegas, min. 88), Javier Mascherano, Lionel Messi (Lavezzi, min. 91) and Sergio Agüero (Sosa, min. 78).
-0 Nigeria: Vanzekin, Okonkwo, Apam, Adeleye, Adefemi, Kaito, Isaac (Ekpo, min. 69), Ajilore, Obinna, Okorow (Anichebbe, min. 63) and Odewige.
Referee: Viktor Kasai (Hungary). Reprimand of Obinna, Di Maria and Riquelme.
Goals: 0-1: Min. 57, Di Maria.
Incident: Party of the end of the football tournament Disputed Beijing 2008 Olympic Stadium in Beijing.

The Argentine Olympic selector, Sergio Batista, confirmed the 18 players who will participate in the Games in Beijing. Thus, Argentina will be attended by Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero and Fernando Gago to defend the gold medal in Athens 2004 obtained.



The biggest uncertainty of the call was resolved with the inclusion of the Inter defence, Nicolas Burdisso, as a third player older than 23 years, before the negative Bayern Munich's Martin Demichelis to give in to and Deportivo La Coruna for this square had been for Fabricio Coloccini.

Besides Burdisso, Juan Roman Riquelme and Javier Mascherano will be the other two Olympic completing the list of Sergio Batista. Others who surprised by its inclusion on campus were Argentine Olympic Lautaro Acosta, new recruitment of Seville, and Boca defender youth, Luciano Munoz.

List summoned:
Goalkeepers: Oscar USTARI (Getafe) and Sergio Romero (AZ Alkmaar).

Defenders: Pablo Zabaleta (Espanyol), Luciano Monzon (Boca Juniors), Ezequiel Garay (Real Madrid), Nicolas Burdisso (Inter Milan), Federico Fazio (Seville) and Lautaro Acosta (Seville).

Midfielders: Fernando Gago (Real Madrid), Juan Roman Riquelme (Boca Juniors), Ever Banegas (Valencia), Javier Mascherano (Liverpool) and Jose Sosa (Bayern Munich)

Strikers: Diego Buonanotte (River Plate), Sergio Agüero (athletics Madrid), Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona), Ezequiel Lavezzi (Naples) and Angel Di Maria (Benfica).

Substitutes: Nicolas Navarro (Naples), Lucas Biglia (Anderlecht), Nicholas Young (Anderlecht) and Emiliano Insúa (Liverpool).