The selection of Argentina, with the magic of Messi and Riquelme, did not give the option to obtain surprise victory at the home of Venezuela, 0-2, at the start of the second days matches of the World Cup South Africa 2010.
The goals of Milito and Messi were the obstacle to Venezuela, which lost for the ninth time in matches against the world champions.
The beginning of the match was intense Venezuela with a good stop and trying to surprise with short touches to the backs of the Argentine players, who waited quietly in your area.
It was the hosts who had the first opportunity for goal with a free kick by Jose Manuel Rey (m.7) made to tremble Abbondanzieri, but was unsuccessful. Venezuela, at their best, with a good right hand of Arango and Paez, but the striker failed Giancarlo Maldonado in the definition compared with rival goalkeeper.
But Juan Roman Riquelme appeared to return to normal. Although it is not fine to the bow hand, provides much football to the Albiceleste. Riquelme, in paragraph Villarreal, who was lifted on impeccable free kick found
clean header from defender Gabriel Milito (m.16), unopposed, to overcome and to establish the Vega 0-1. < br />
The goal fell as a flagon of cold water on Venezuela. With minutes, again approaching the premises and took control of the ball, but no deeper.
Juan Arango, auction average distance could tie , but its launch was marched high.
FC Barcelona Lionel Messi (m.43) sentenced the meeting for Argentina at the end of the first half with a pulled from the entry area.
Venezuela does not cracked despite their disadvantage, while Argentina managed very well the advantage of the initial 45 minutes. The Albiceleste stopped playing their rivals aware that the rent was final.
In a play within the isolated area visitor,
Arango Burdisso and their heads collided taking the brunt of the defender, who had to leave the game.
Basile gave debuts to German Denis scorer in the final 10 minutes to run the ball and seal its second consecutive victory.