Argentina

(Argentina)

Italy

(Italy)

0-0

0. At La Estancia a crowd of 1364 had gathered. The pitch was in absolutely perfect condition for the match. It had been snowing gently all day when the players entered the field in the following formations:

Argentina lined up in a 4-5-1 (attacking). They started the game with a very balanced attitude and made use of a direct playing style.

Italy lined up in a 4-4-2 (attacking). They took up a slightly attacking position on the pitch and tried to focus attacking on wings.

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MATCH REPORT

0. The crowd cheered as the game was kicked off by Argentina.
1. After 1 minutes Unknown player finished off a Argentina counterattack with a powerful header, but Unknown player got to it with a gloved fist. So close for Unknown player and Argentina. The final pass was made by Unknown player, who squeezed the ball past Unknown player.
4. "Great save Unknown player!" yelled the coach of Argentina as his keeper had saved an inspired finish from Unknown player. Unknown player made Unknown player look silly as he feinted him and sent the ball into the box after some fine shortpassing play from Italy.
5. On 5 minutes Unknown player hurled a freekick just around the far post! So close for Italy!
6. 6 minutes after kick-off Unknown player was booked for repeatedly fouling Unknown player.
7. A couple of birds could have been fatally wounded when Unknown player hurled a high, long pass upfield on 7 minutes. Nothing happened to the feather-covered animals though and Unknown player cut out the pass and cleared the ball to safety.
9. It was very unprofessional when Unknown player kicked the ball into the stands after the ref had whistled for a Argentina-freekick. Yellow card!
11. Some fine moves by Unknown player on Unknown player gave him the opportunity to throw a low cross into the back off the penalty area where Unknown player was ready to fire his cannon. Unluckily for Argentina the Unknown player had him covered and made the save.
18. After 18 minutes Unknown player tried to pull some moves on Unknown player on the wing, but he kept his eyes on the ball and won the challenge.
19. A fine long pass from Unknown player gave Unknown player all the time and space he needed to power a header at goal. He didn't keep the ball down very well though and it flew several meters above the crossbar and into the stands. Too bad for Argentina.
22. More than a few fans of Argentina booed at the touchy referee when he booked Unknown player for talking back after 22 minutes of play.
26. On 26 minutes Unknown player picked out a Unknown player corner from the left just before it got to Unknown player.
31. Unknown player looked confident as he saw through the fancy winger moves of Unknown player and tackled the ball without pardon. Solid defending.
34. A good sliding tackle from Unknown player won the ball for Italy on 34 minutes. Unknown player didn't see what was coming as he rushed down one wing.
36. On 36 minutes Unknown player had to foul Unknown player to stop a dangerous counterattack from Italy. The ref handed out a booking in return.
37. Good combinations by Italy made the organization of Argentina crumble after 37 minutes of play. Unknown player sent the ball to Unknown player who released a volley from range before Unknown player could make the tackle. Luckily for Argentina the shot soared high above goal and into the stands.
41. Some nifty combination play gave Unknown player all the time and space needed to power a header at the goal. He wasted the fine pass from Unknown player though as his header was denied by Unknown player.
42. Unknown player made use of the space behind the defenders of Argentina to create a good opportunity for his side after 42 minutes. Unknown player received the through cross and hammered the ball straight into the arms of Unknown player with a furious volley.
43. Unknown player showed great vision and technical skills when he gave Unknown player a breakaway after 43 minutter. Unknown player forgot all about his marking, and so Unknown player had a clear shot from point-blank range but somehow chipped it over the bar!
45. And there went the refs whistle. Time for the half-time tea. Half time.
46. From his own half of the field Unknown player tried to create an opportunity with a through ball. Unknown player had him covered though and intercepted the pass.
48. Italy tried to exploit the space behind the Argentina defence by playing through balls. Unknown player didn't succed though, as Unknown player cut out the pass.
53. After 53 minutes a quick combinations almost gave Italy a good chance, but Unknown player didn't make the final pass around Unknown player.
59. A good sliding tackle from Unknown player won the ball for Italy on 59 minutes. Unknown player didn't see what was coming as he rushed down one wing.
61. A solid Unknown player corner was threwn away on 61 minutes, as Unknown player failed to beat Unknown player to the ball.
64. Fortunately for Italy, Unknown player refused to let Unknown player get to the excellent Unknown player corner after 64 minutes of play.
66. A slight miscalculation by Unknown player caused him to miss a solid freekick opportunity on 66 minutes. The ball sailed just a few inches over the bar...
68. Unknown player was very angry with himself on 68 minutes as he had curled a good freekick opportunity just over the bar. Too bad for Italy.
73. Some fine moves by Unknown player on Unknown player gave him the opportunity to throw a low cross into the back off the penalty area where Unknown player was ready to fire his cannon. Unluckily for Italy the finish ended up in the stands…
78. A fine dead-ball opportunity was wasted as Unknown player fended off Unknown player and sent the spectacular Unknown player freekick out for a throw on 78 minutes.
83. When 83 minutes had passed Unknown player hauled a through pass into the box. It was a bit too high, but Unknown player fended off Unknown player and got to it with the head. Unknown player was alive and awake though, and easily made the save.
84. Unknown player was very angry with himself after 84 minutes as he directed the ball towards goal from the spot after some fine short passes between himsef and Unknown player. The reason: His shot sailed straight into the arms of Unknown player.
85. It was not a nifty attack from Italy, but the long ball from Unknown player gave Unknown player the time and space to head the ball goalwards from 15 meters. Unfortunately for Italy the ball sailed straight into the arms of the keeper. Unknown player didn't look too good though, and was scolded by his keeper who wasn't satisfied with his marking effort.
89. After 89 minutes Italy paralyzed Argentina with some nifty combination play. Unknown player passed the ball to Unknown player who rounded Unknown player and struck the ball towards the far post, but his finish went just wide.

Match Summary

ArgentinaItaly
48%Possession52%
3Shots13
2Shots on target6
2Yellow cards2
0Red cards0

Ratings

Argentina »
NoNamePosRat
1. J. Ayalagk9
5. O. Malandradl7
10. P. Vargasdcl6
8. C. Talamontidcr1
3. L. Ayaladr5
11. O. Bilosdmc6
14. J. Crespoml5
13. R. Gutierrezmr4
21. E. Colocciniomcl3
18. N. Quirogaomcr5
17. W. Ramírezfc4
7. L. Ibarrasub2-
20. A. Ferrarisub5-
12. I. Ariassub3-
2. L. Rivarolasub1-
22. R. Zuvinikarsub4-
Italy »
NoNamePosRat
1. J. Crescenzigk6
17. G. "El nino" Festadl5
13. O. Cosentinodcl7
5. G. Salussogliadcr7
15. R. Pecorelladr3
18. B. Pariml6
14. D. Parodimc5
2. O. Scarafiamr3
7. F. Zampariniomc5
10. D. Ceccarellifcl8
9. B. Dalbenfcr5
22. F. Grandinettisub4-
4. G. Pagliucasub2-
16. M. Pugnalinisub3-
21. L. Sorvillosub5-
12. F. Cavallisub1-

NB! Player ratings range from 1, which is extremely bad, to 10, which is given for a world class performance.

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NB: These are just rough aggregates split up in different themes. You can mouse-over each of the bars to see which skills it is based upon. Remember that in a TM match a player uses different skills when he is involved dependent on the situation, not some one-time aggregate. These figures are meant to give a hint to the strengths and weaknesses of teams.

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