6th Match FIFA World Cup 2018
6th Match FIFA World Cup 2018
Iceland
draw with ARGENTINA 1-1 in
World Cup 2018
World Cup 2018
v Finnbogason makes Iceland football
history
v Argentina
star Messi misses penalty
The action at Moscow’s Spartak Stadium got off
to a thrilling start with the match between FIFA World Cup™ veterans Argentina
and debutants Iceland. Despite stamping their authority on the game’s opening
stages, La Albiceleste struggled to find space against a
deep-lying Icelandic defence. The breakthrough came in the 19th minute
when Sergio Aguero fired the ball home on the turn to give
Argentina a 1-0 lead. The South Americans’ joy was short-lived, however,
as Alfred Finnbogason made history by scoring his
country’s first-ever World Cup goal just four minutes later.
Lionel Messi had the biggest opportunity to take the
lead in the second half, but his penalty was saved by Iceland
goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson. Although Argentina continued to press for a
goal, they were repeatedly denied by the Nordic side’s staunch defensive
efforts.
Team reporter analysis
Diego Zandrino, Argentina [Follow: Twitter]
While Argentina proved unable to find a win in their opening match, showed some defensive weaknesses and even missed a penalty, this match also provided plenty of encouragement. The team that took to the pitch were spirited with a clear game plan, despite failing to unlock an extremely compact Iceland defence.
Diego Zandrino, Argentina [Follow: Twitter]
While Argentina proved unable to find a win in their opening match, showed some defensive weaknesses and even missed a penalty, this match also provided plenty of encouragement. The team that took to the pitch were spirited with a clear game plan, despite failing to unlock an extremely compact Iceland defence.
Petur Hreinsson, Iceland [Follow: Twitter]
Iceland’s plan worked to perfection. The tournament newcomers know the kind of football they need to play to achieve their objectives. They have to be compact and unrelenting. The Icelandic players will not get results by playing Argentina’s brand of attacking football. Ahead of the game, Hallgrimsson urged his players not to give Messi any space, and they did this extremely effectively under captain Aron Gunnarsson’s leadership.
Iceland’s plan worked to perfection. The tournament newcomers know the kind of football they need to play to achieve their objectives. They have to be compact and unrelenting. The Icelandic players will not get results by playing Argentina’s brand of attacking football. Ahead of the game, Hallgrimsson urged his players not to give Messi any space, and they did this extremely effectively under captain Aron Gunnarsson’s leadership.
Budweiser Man of the Match
Hannes Halldorsson palmed Lionel Messi’s penalty clear in the 64th minute to secure his team an impressive 1-1 draw against favourites Argentina.
Hannes Halldorsson palmed Lionel Messi’s penalty clear in the 64th minute to secure his team an impressive 1-1 draw against favourites Argentina.
What’s next?
Argentina - Croatia – Group D, 21 June, Nizhny Novgorod
Nigeria - Iceland – Group D, 22 June, Volgograd
Argentina - Croatia – Group D, 21 June, Nizhny Novgorod
Nigeria - Iceland – Group D, 22 June, Volgograd
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