Group F: Argentina, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Iran, Nigeria

[Burgey]

Oh heart break for Iran. Didn't deserve that. Terrific strike by Messi though.

 

[The Sean]

Harsh on Iran.

He's a bit good though, this Messi bloke.

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

Well, there you go. Messi has 6 points in group F.

 

[Burgey]

Harsh on Iran.

He's a bit good though, this Messi bloke.

He's no Sturridge, but yeah he's ok.

 

[The Sean]

A sad moment too - the combined World Cup goal tallies of Messi, Ronaldo and Rooney now finally exceeds that of Tim Cahill.

 

[Burgey]

So Iran can still make it if they beat Bosnia in the third game? Really thought they had a red hot dig there.

 

[Burgey]

Ned Zelic providing annoying post match analysis for Australian viewers by putting excessive emphasis on every word he utters.

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

Ned Zelic providing annoying post match analysis for Australian viewers by putting excessive emphasis on every word he utters.

God it's enough to drive you ****ing nuts.

 

[Burgey]

God it's enough to drive you ****ing nuts.

I remember him refusing to play for Australia because he was too busy at Brugge or some such joint. ****.

Was a decent player though.

 

[Ikki]

Well, that was harsh on us. Never thought I'd be saying this: but Iran should have had at least a draw. A stonewall penalty denied and we had several dangerous chances in the 2nd half. Heartbreaking to lose in such a way, what a goal by Messi. Goals aside, he's been pretty crap this WC - sounds strange, but anyone watching will understand what I mean.

 

[Cabinet96]

A sad moment too - the combined World Cup goal tallies of Messi, Ronaldo and Rooney now finally exceeds that of Tim Cahill.

Still some way off Thomas Müller though.

 

[Burgey]

Jeez that was a terrible, terrible decision on that off side. Bloke was well behind the defender.

Edit: Apparently a kiwi. Do they play soccer there? Honestly, the bloke's eyes must be painted on.

 

[Pothas]

Yeah was awful.

Yet another good half though.

 

[Burgey]

Think the Bosnians are kidding themselves if they reckon the Nigerian goal should have been disallowed, but they have a decent grievance re the offside call earlier.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

One of the most entertaining games so far and there have been many. This one is a pleasant surprise though.

 

[Burgey]

Yeah it's been terrific hasn't it? They were saying at half time here the Bosnian manager apparently doesn't rate defense and has said although it's tactically naive to ignore it, "it's what the people want". Good on him

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

You'd think Nigeria really need the three points here. Playing Argentina last rather than Iran. Great game so far.

 

[NUFAN]

Ned Zelic providing annoying post match analysis for Australian viewers by putting excessive emphasis on every word he utters.

Thoughts on his sister?


Great goal from Messi, Iran are so difficult to score against!

 

[OverratedSanity]

That is just sheer brilliance though. Nothing anyone can do about that.

Kinda disagree. It was the ONLY time in the match Messi was up against just one Iranian defender and not 2-3. Terrific strike though. He's been crap but produced two stunners to get Argentina through.

And Higuain is so ****ing overrated

 

[Burgey]

I don't know if he has been crap though. He's been given rubbish ball when he's been given it at all. But yeah, he's understandably heavily marked. Be nice if he had a few mates who warrant marking too.

I dunno what to make of a lot of the favorited sides tbh. They seem to all have their problems. Argentina don't look great, especially in defense. Brazil don't have a midfield as such. Dutch look good but Australia shaded them for large parts of that game, Germany Drew with Ghana but usually get better as the tourney goes on, Italy are a bit meh too. Maybe the French have looked the most convincing so far?