FINAL SCORE: Argentina 2, Bosnia-Herzegovina 1.
It wasn't a vintage performance from Argentina, but they got the three points they needed and have some room to grow moving forward.
The early own goal from Bosnia-Herzegovina was huge,as Argentina looked ordinary for most of the opening 45 minutes. Bosnia had more chances during that span, especially with Senad Lulic making runs from the left sideand finding some openings via crosses. They also had several free kicks in dangerous spots, but couldn't capitalize.
After the break, Argentina made a couple of adjustments, putting Gonzalo Higuain up front next to Sergio Aguero, with Lionel Messi right behind them. Moreover, they took a defender off, moving toa back four instead of a back five, and pushing forward a bit more.
The move paid dividends after just 20 minutes, as Messi beat a defender, laid it off, got it back, beat another defenderwho collided into a teammate -- and then beat Asmir Begovicby placing his shot inside the post.
Up 2-0, Argentina looked like itmight get a third as Bosnia brought on a couple of attackers in an attempt to steal a late goal. It worked out,with Vedad Ibisevic finishing inside the six to get a goal back.
That's the way it would end, with Argentina getting all threepoints. Bosnia-Herzegovina looked like a tough out and a worthy choice as second-placefinisher in the group, but they are in a hole early.
FINAL: Argentina gets on the board early with Bosnia-Herzegovina's own goal, Messi extends the lead with a goal, and then they hang on after a late goal from Bosnia.
It wasn't a vintage performance from Argentina, but they got the three points they needed and have some room to grow moving forward.
The early own goal from Bosnia-Herzegovina was huge,as Argentina looked ordinary for most of the opening 45 minutes. Bosnia had more chances during that span, especially with Senad Lulic making runs from the left sideand finding some openings via crosses. They also had several free kicks in dangerous spots, but couldn't capitalize.
After the break, Argentina made a couple of adjustments, putting Gonzalo Higuain up front next to Sergio Aguero, with Lionel Messi right behind them. Moreover, they took a defender off, moving toa back four instead of a back five, and pushing forward a bit more.
The move paid dividends after just 20 minutes, as Messi beat a defender, laid it off, got it back, beat another defender
Up 2-0, Argentina looked like itmight get a third
That's the way it would end, with Argentina getting all threepoints. Bosnia-Herzegovina looked like a tough out and a worthy choice as second-placefinisher in the group, but they are in a hole early.
FINAL: Argentina gets on the board early with Bosnia-Herzegovina's own goal, Messi extends the lead with a goal, and then they hang on after a late goal from Bosnia.
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