Argentina Vanquished Mexico by 3-1
Posted on June 28, 2010 - Filed Under Soccer | Leave a Comment
The Argentina vs Mexico match was played in Soccer City stadium where the former defeated Mexico by 3-1. They finished with style and elan! Carlos Tevez, the star of the match scored two goals for Argentina along with teammate, Gonzalo Higuain. Right from the beginning, the Argentine squad dominated the Mexicans though Javier Aguirre’s team started on a promising note.
The match kicked-off with Carlos Salcido rattling the crossbar in 18th minute of the game, with a beautiful long shot. The Argentines had another narrow escape when Mexican player, Andres Guardado missed his attempt to score a goal a minute later. Argentina were in a attacking mode with Superstar Lionel Messi missed his attempt which was well judged by Mexican goalie, Oscar Perez.
But Messi helped his teammate, Tevez to score a goal in the 7th minute of the second half. It was a spectacular strike. Afterwards, Higuain made another goal when Ricordo Osorio played a square pass to him. Higuain side footed the ball into the goalpost delivering the second goal of the match. This was his 4th goal in the tournament. The Mexican team realized it soon that their game was over when the magnificent Tevez scored another goal into the top right hand corner of the goalpost in the 52nd minute.
Argentinian team was still on a rampage and continued their attack. Javier Hernandez, Mexican player scored the single goal in the 71st minute for his team which came as a consolation. Now, the Argentina team will meet the Germany team in the Quarter Final.
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