Game of the century.

Omfg that was indeed a top top game It was so open, and included the late drama So many things t talk about.

For Argentina - Messi was class, though he didnt dominate the game like some others, his goals were just clinical, and obviously the third goal I think Di Maria is really a top class player now, second best in the team. Macherano is class. I thought Gago did well although I hope someone better will come along, is Benega better or anyone else a better choice? Im not happy with the defense....actually both sides defense were pretty poor, not surprised though... Argentina GK did ok, but the mistake, he doesnt give me the feeling he can be one of the great Argentine GKs like they traditionally have. Aguero looks so much improved too, Higuain does well, although Im not sure about Sosa, hes been in the starting lineup for so long now, wouldnt someone like Tevez be a better option?

Brazil - Neymar is class, I hope he moves to Europe soon, hes already one of the best I think. Hulk and him obviously 2 top class talents in the team. Players like Oscar and the midfielders are good, but overall they need to mature, and feel like they lack a Macherano or Dunga type or just someone with real steel and leadership, so they probably need to find one b4 the WC. Their defense needs work, enough said Damiao is pretty good up front, but more of a linkup hold up man...?

Lavezzi was mad, Marcelo didnt do anything to him, he just lost it wtf, gl @ PSG anyway, Napoli couldnt hold on to him? But let me say BAAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH~!!! @ Marcelo, he always bullies Messi and acts though, but he was chicken sh*t here Lol! He didnt do anything but still got red carded Loool! In truth though he was unlucky, hope they punish Lavezzi and rescind Marcelo's red loooool

Great game and what a winner, crowd was great, the EPSN commentor was great, "Aguero trying to better Messi", "maybe Messi can better Messi" and his "Hah" after the Messi winner loool

Se7en wrote:Messi can't score without Higuain and Di Maria

Nameless wrote:All I saw is defenders flopping all over the place and giving away easy goals

Jk, good game. I agree with Seven tho.

Se7en wrote:BTW why did Marcelo and Lavezzi get a red? Didn't watch the game

Lol wtf, didnt watch the game and say Messi cant score without teammates? Watch the winner

Beautiful Football wrote:

BarrileteCosmico wrote:Brazil has a team, Argentina... just Messi.

Thats a bit too far but true

BarrileteCosmico wrote:The difference is that Brazil managed to attack without Neymar, whereas Argentina didn't have a clue about how to attack without Messi. It was complete Messi-dependance.

And its amazing that Messi is NEVER SUBSTITUTED when he plays, hes not human, hes so damn fit, plays at such a high level for a few years and he NEVER RESTS wtf Hes also Argentina captain now, so all play involves him... obviously though still they need to find a top CM to help out...

Albiceleste wrote:Messi int'l record in
2011 13games 4+10
2012 3games 7+1

dat difference when Messi's not deployed as a midfielder.

I say again when he scored that hattrick against Ecudor I think it was his maturation for the NT!

Going to take Argentina to the WC in Brazil, its written.[/quote]

If they find a top CM and solid defense, Argentina will win it at Brazil looool, imagine that!

BarrileteCosmico wrote:82 goals this season: 73 with Barca + 9 with the NT

Messi is now the 4th highest goalscorer of the NT at 24.

Whats the highest record?

nasir6371 wrote:3rd goal was WC. Argentina needs a better defense and they can win it in 2014

Agree

shinigami99 wrote:Our defence still needs work, but not really our CBs, more like our full backs.
I'm sure Zanetti could do a better job.

Albiceleste wrote:

shinigami99 wrote:Our defence still needs work, but not really our CBs, more like our full backs.
I'm sure Zanetti could do a better job.

I liked FedFern honestly, he is a little erratic, but he is great at tackling and made that goal-saving block. His header was superb too, hes very competent in the air. Reminds me a bit of Demichilis tbh Our fullbacks are certainly an issue though, we need to start experimenting with Matias Ansaldi Pillud Insua etc.

Gil wrote:How can you allow Messi to run 40 yards and not even attempt to close him down?

Luiz & Silva would have locked that ass down.

Ganso wrote:marcelo slapped lavezzi

IS there video of Marcelo slapping Lavezzi? Cos couldnt see it during the match replay...

Funkentelechy wrote:Messi had a very good match. Brazil was the better team though, imo.

People are blaming the CBs, sure they were (and are) crap, but the CDMs were nowhere to be seen in 2 of the 4 goals, were directly at fault for his first goal as well.

Brazil had trouble defending especially in the first half but also throughout when they pressed high and didnt leave enough men in the space in front of defense and Messi took full advantage on those occasions... probably right in that the CBs didnt get enough help although they werent great themselves...

Gomez83 wrote:The way I only saw it was, Argentina defended terrible, but when Hulk and Neymar etc were 1 on 1 with the goal keeper they hit it too softly, too wide or a stupid back pass. Argentina's 4 in the back were so horrible, and always out of position that I believe Mascherano had more tackles in the box then them, a center defensive mid.. more tackles in the box then a CB says something.

Lol true ,Mascherano helped out so much... the defense isnt good enough still..

jiopsi wrote:

Be/\/ceCALI wrote:game of the century maybe a slight overreaction but its cool. i missed it, so who knows I thought Germany v Portugal would have been more exciting than it actually was.. damnit!! Argentina should call Zanetti up for 2014, he'll be 36 by then since he ages backwards

happy for Messi to be silencing his critics who say he's useless for Argentina now. I'm not a hater though and I was hoping for CR7 and RVP to have good days today too.

Well obviously, but it had some fantastic stuff in it. First BRA leads, then ARG leads, then BRA leads, then ARG leads. Also it had most of end to end stuff I remember seeing in one game. Before first Messi goal, Neymar was just 1on1 against Romero, and before the 4-3 winner, Brazil had like a 5 against 3 counter attack.

No idea why Zanetti isnt called up for so long, it isnt fair and they need him!

BarrileteCosmico wrote:Messi is the first person to score a hat trick against Brazil for 30 years. The last one was Paolo Rossi in 1982.

Ganso wrote:Gago>>>>>>Banega for argentina

Really...thats bad news since I dont think Gago is all that good enough....not to take to with a good chance of winning the WC anyway...

And I support Jiopsi, not sure game of the century or not, but it was since and entertaning and open game, so many chances and Agrentina in front, then Brazil then back again and the red card drama