Rugby: ARGENTINA 25- ENGLAND 18. WHAT HAPPENED "MATES"????? LOL?
967242
I notice in some of the previous answers that people were refering to the Malvinas and the last rugby world cup. Perhaps if the english started looking forward instead of trying to bask in past glories they would be better on the world stage. Unlikely to happen though, just look at their soccer commentaries.
479785
England and Argentina
1180838
Possibly three players missing! Aren't FIFA oifficials able to give Figo a red card retrospectively for his head butt, he got a yellow, but surely after seeing what happened he'll be given a red.  I was sceptical that England would be able to get much further (even though they showed more promise and glimmers of hope in the last game), but now they have a very good chance of progressing. \n I can imagine that it was the best possible outcome for an England supporter.
1023366
Wow!  Doesn't somebody feel stupid now?  And a little light in the pocket...if that wasn't all shit talk.  Deep down - no Aussie thought it would've been that close of a game, and if they did, it was they, not the Italians, that were being too cocky.
1006702
Absoulutely dazzling performance by Argentina. They just light up the field and were really fun to watch. Lots of skill and flair and they looked really dangerous, abundance of talents as well.  Lionel Messi was really impressive coming off them bench and immediately making contributions. This young man has a bright future for sure, touted as the next diego maradona. I'd pick them to win this world cup.
1065410
I think the best has been Argentina so far.  Why?\n\n1. The passing was excellent.\n2. No ball-hogging.  The strikers were happy to pass back to the midfielders and let *them* do the scoring, rather than pick one scorer and dump all the pressure on him.  \n3. The team worked as one unit, not as eleven players.\n4. El Pato (Abbondanzieri, goalkeeper) saved everything they threw at him save that one goal by Drogba, and the defenders were alert and ready the whole time.\n5. Argentina played fair.\n6. Instead of settling for one goal and defending the rest of the game, Argentina went for a second...and third...and fourth...and fifth...and sixth!\n\nI can't think of any more right now, I'm too happy over the results. :D
1185585
Agreed. Everyone thought that Argentina would absolutely destroy Ivory Coast, and had they been a weaker team, they would have. I think IV played a fantastic game, even if they lost. They came extremely close to scoring many times, and probably would have had they not gotten so desperate. Also, their speed and defense is pretty astounding. And this was their first World Cup match ever. I think we can expect great things from them in the future.
654964
Feel sick the way it turned out.It had all the signs of a classic game after 15 minutes.The ref should have given Lehman yellow and awarded the goal.It would have been great to see us try to fight back because we were on form.Gutted for Super Rob(Pires) too.I am proud of the way they played with 10 men.They could have been more gracious in defeat but emotions were running high straight after the game.Henry will stay and we'll be back!Goooooners forever.
484629
Did you see what I did there in this post's headline. 'B-low Par' ...it's a pun, y'see. Just like them proper journalists in The Sun and that.\n\nAnyway, England 'B' contrived to lose to Belarus 2-1 last night. Sven, as usual, was talking up the positives after the game - Owen felt fine, Ashley Cole and Campbell played 90 minutes, yada,yada,yada...\n\nAnd yeah, I guess, those things are important. But how about this - England were OK for the first half and an absolute shambles in the second. They lacked guts and ambition. And really, what did Sven learn about his squad and stand-by players.\n\nWell, he learnt that Owen Hargreaves should never, ever be allowed to play right-back, ever. Not even for a pub team. Never.....Ever. Ever.\n\nHe also learnt that 'lucky' Robert Green is injury prone.\n\nAnd he learnt that if you play three-quarters of Tottenham's first choice midfield you get a pretty good midfield that, and I know this may come as a surprise, looks like they've played together before. \n\nHe also learnt that if you take off all the tall players and play a frontline of midgets, your attackers won't win the first balls and headers. Defoe, Joe Cole, Walcott, Lennon - not a single one of them over about 5 feet six inches tall.\n\nThe one real positive - Aaron Lennon. He may only be two feet tall, but he's a damn fine player and scared the living daylights out Belarus. It didn't matter who they used to try to stop him, they couldn't do it. He's going to be very useful addition to the World Cup squad.
1144847
I can't stand it. Can't wait till tomorrow so I can watch the Germany/Argentina match. Should be a good game. Obviously being English I'm not rooting for either but I would prefer Argentina to win over Germany coz the German team are so full of themselves for no reason. They need taking down a peg or 10.
957962
They did not win the league.  Lost on goal difference, but they qualified for Europe next season.  Not bad for a team that were heading for oblivion 2 years ago - Proud\n\nThey are losing their manager to my team as from tonight - Gutted.\n\nHope they get the Shelbourne manager next.\n\nHis new team Dunfermline Athletic won 2-1 yesterday.
1039439
The only reason the match might have looked rigged is because England is overrated and not as good as everybody made them sound.  Is it a suprise that a team came to the World Cup and decided to actually play hard?  England was LUCKY to get out with a win.
1080379
LOL I'm glad someone agrees with me on the hilarity of the situation :).  I was just so happy Germany won, when the fight broke out I started laughing.  Eh, poor bitter Argentinians.  But Germany won and I'm just giddy!
1030232
I believe one of the players from the Argentinian team ran across the pitch and thumped one of the officials from FIFA. The players also from both teams got involved in a rumpas. Not good really,they are making themselves as bad, if not worse than football hooligans! Shocking scenes on the news.
1101752
Who said the wavers of the St ASBO flag would win at all?\n\nTheir first, much jubilated game, was won by scoring no goal at all (twas an own goal by the opponents) and not much in the way of international classy football ensued after that.\nThe loss of Owen will hardly be noticed as he played like a wet rag in the German heat.  Didn't see much from the short metatarsal saving performance of Rooney and as long as Gerrard and a couple of others are in then the chances are maintained.\n\nWin?  Methinks Argentina and Switzerland have more chance and keep an eye on Oz tonight.  \n\nIf Japan were to beat Brazil (don't laugh - 60% think France will be out tomorrow and tip Switzerland to be in), then Australia could be first with a 3:0 win over Croatia [the points would be equal and goal difference better than BRA due to their losing].\n\nOz retains second place with a draw or better against Croatia as\nlong as Japan do not win AND improve their goal difference by more than 2.\n\nThe line up for the 1/8th finals looks presently like this:\n\n8th Finals  \nGER : SWE  = either/or\nARG:MEX     = ARG\nENG:ECU     = ECU with a good chance\nPOR:NED    = NED\nITA:AUS       = AUS (if ITA continue at present rate)\nSUI:UKR      = SUI\nBRA:CZE     = BRA or CZE is shoot out\nESP:KOR    = The Spanish win\n\nWith all at a draw, England wouldn't even be in the 1/4 finals but, with a win (even if on a shoot out where N Europeans have better nerves than Latinos), the 1/4 finals could be\n\nGER : ARG  wowo super match but GER with cooler heads\nAUS : SUI     The Swiss would win\nENG : NED  The Dutch would win\nBRA : ESP   Super match again with the Spanish winning\n\nSo my tip for the 1/2 finals is GER : NED and SUI : ESP\nBoth good matches and all capable of winning when looking at this year's results and games.  \n\nWho wins if Germany play the Dutch.  Anybody's guess.\n\nThe Swiss could re-find their old glory and drive the Spanish to distraction with their (SUI) "delay and disturb" tactics so that they could win or force a shoot out (where the Spanish are at a latin disadvantage)\n\nGreat watching to come folks\n\nFP
999890
My answer to your questions, is I'm not sure. They might have had a chance, but Argentina's second goal was like a miracle. It was great to watch... I just think Argentina played like they wanted it more. And I have to say that I'm sorry that your team got knocked out....
1015714
I agree Argentina are looking the goods. Better than Brazil at present. As for the starting line up and subs for England you can only go with what you think will be effective against the side you are playing that day. Wilcott may get a run but I think it will be late into the game and more likely only if England are in control.\n\nBill, being a woman she is probably organised and has her housework completed and has plenty of time to ponder what sport you would have to watch if we didn't give birth to those who play this "man's game". You get your opinion out there girl..good for you!