Completesportsnigeria recommends five things the Super Eagles must do away with in the encounter…
AVOID SLOW START
The Super Eagles have been notorious for their slow starts in their recent outings which has cost them dearly. In the 2-1 friendly defeat against England at the Wembley Stadium last month, Gernot Rohr’s men were completely outplayed by their hosts in the first half and managed to pull a goal back after conceding twice before the break.
They didn’t get going early enough in their next game against Czech Republic in Vienna and lost 1-0.
Against, Iceland at the Volgograd Arena last Friday, the Super Eagles only woke up from their slumber after the break following a shambolic first half display.
With the stakes much higher now against an Argentina team that have the prodigiously talented Lionel Messi in their ranks and who are desperate to progress into the knock out stages, the Super Eagles cannot afford any slip up from the start.
MUST NOT PLAY WITH FEAR
Argentina have a great reputation as one of the biggest footballing nations in the world but have failed to live up to that at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia after securing just one point from two games.
Iceland showed they are not invincible even with the presence of Lionel Messi and took a point off them while Croatia exposed their vulnerability by handing them a 3-0 hammering.
The Super Eagles must play with boldness against the Albiceleste and not give them too much respect.
AVOID NEGATIVE PLAY
The Super Eagles sit in second position in Group D with three points and a draw against Jorge Sampaoli’s men might just be enough to see them progress into the next round depending on the outcome of the game between Iceland and Croatia.
Croatia coach, Jorge Sampaoli, has hinted that he will play a second string side in the other group game against Iceland, a wake up call for the Super Eagles to give their all and go all out for a win against Argentina.
So, they must be positive in their approach from the start and take the game to the Argentines.
FORGET THE WIN AGAINST ICELAND AND DON’T GET COMPLACENT
The 2-0 win against Iceland was no doubt a big lift for the team and that superb second half performance showed the quality of players at the coach’s disposal but they need to forget that game and focus on the task at hand.
The stakes are higher this time around and Argentina also have more quality players compared to Iceland. La Albiceleste’s pride and reputation is on the line and they will give everything to regain their lost pride especially after that battering at the hands of Croatia.
The Super Eagles must realise what is at stake and focus entirely on the game and not throw away everything after putting in so much in the last game.
AVOID CONCEDING UNNECESSARY FREE KICKS IN DANGEROUS AREA
Argentina will no doubt employ all the tricks in the book to win this game and the Super Eagles must be wary of that. The Albiceleste have one of the deadliest set piece specialists in Lionel Messi in their team. So, it is imperative for the Super Eagles not to play into their hands by conceding needless fouls around the box
AVOID SLOW START
The Super Eagles have been notorious for their slow starts in their recent outings which has cost them dearly. In the 2-1 friendly defeat against England at the Wembley Stadium last month, Gernot Rohr’s men were completely outplayed by their hosts in the first half and managed to pull a goal back after conceding twice before the break.
They didn’t get going early enough in their next game against Czech Republic in Vienna and lost 1-0.
Against, Iceland at the Volgograd Arena last Friday, the Super Eagles only woke up from their slumber after the break following a shambolic first half display.
With the stakes much higher now against an Argentina team that have the prodigiously talented Lionel Messi in their ranks and who are desperate to progress into the knock out stages, the Super Eagles cannot afford any slip up from the start.
MUST NOT PLAY WITH FEAR
Argentina have a great reputation as one of the biggest footballing nations in the world but have failed to live up to that at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia after securing just one point from two games.
Iceland showed they are not invincible even with the presence of Lionel Messi and took a point off them while Croatia exposed their vulnerability by handing them a 3-0 hammering.
The Super Eagles must play with boldness against the Albiceleste and not give them too much respect.
AVOID NEGATIVE PLAY
The Super Eagles sit in second position in Group D with three points and a draw against Jorge Sampaoli’s men might just be enough to see them progress into the next round depending on the outcome of the game between Iceland and Croatia.
Croatia coach, Jorge Sampaoli, has hinted that he will play a second string side in the other group game against Iceland, a wake up call for the Super Eagles to give their all and go all out for a win against Argentina.
So, they must be positive in their approach from the start and take the game to the Argentines.
FORGET THE WIN AGAINST ICELAND AND DON’T GET COMPLACENT
The 2-0 win against Iceland was no doubt a big lift for the team and that superb second half performance showed the quality of players at the coach’s disposal but they need to forget that game and focus on the task at hand.
The stakes are higher this time around and Argentina also have more quality players compared to Iceland. La Albiceleste’s pride and reputation is on the line and they will give everything to regain their lost pride especially after that battering at the hands of Croatia.
The Super Eagles must realise what is at stake and focus entirely on the game and not throw away everything after putting in so much in the last game.
AVOID CONCEDING UNNECESSARY FREE KICKS IN DANGEROUS AREA
Argentina will no doubt employ all the tricks in the book to win this game and the Super Eagles must be wary of that. The Albiceleste have one of the deadliest set piece specialists in Lionel Messi in their team. So, it is imperative for the Super Eagles not to play into their hands by conceding needless fouls around the box
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I hope and pray they win today's game but just don't know why this premonition has been with me since yesterday that Argentina may upset the Eagles today.
ReplyDeleteKeep your yeye premonition to yourself
DeleteAvoid forking tohtoh before going to the pitch.
ReplyDeleteTrust God.
Lollll, make una no too cry today sha. Una hear???
ReplyDeleteNo cry o!
The kind trashing wey dem go give una today ehn, some of you go faint. Ikwawawawawawawawa
This has been covered but for emphasis purpose, AVOID CORNER KICKS!!!! if they can't make the ball touch their opponents' legs when going out, they should twist their legs so it becomes throw in. Thre two goals Croatia got in our match with them were from corner kicks. It's too dangerous abeg
ReplyDeleteOur attack must be aggressive
ReplyDeleteUse the same formation we used against Iceland
Forget who Messi is and wound him 😁😁😁😁
I think Messi is not even starting
Exactly. The formation during the second half. For once, Moses was useful. He should allow God use him today again instead of falling kaakiri🙏
DeleteLike say them go read am. *rme*
ReplyDeleteOk ooo Father Lord take Control..
ReplyDeleteThey should not compete among themselves. They are a team
ReplyDeleteFor today's match it's gonna be Argentina 3 and Nigeria 1,thats my prediction, and if I win I. H. O are my initials, thanks
ReplyDeleteBv helyn
Good luck to them
ReplyDeleteThey should play as a team not individually...
ReplyDeletethe pig have spoken again that nigeria will defeat argentina
ReplyDeleteAll I know is that I'm on my way home from work and I'm going to eat from the beginning of the match to the end!!!!
ReplyDeleteLord, help us!!!!
We will win by God's grace. My prediction...... Nig 2 : Arg 1
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