Sweden vs. Argentina
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Statistics |
Sweden | Argentina |
| Attempts on goal | 5 | 14 |
| Shots on goal | 3 | 4 |
| Corners | 3 | 13 |
| Ball Possession | 34% | 66% |
| Goal(s) | 1 | 1 |
Photo Gallery
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SOME TALKING POINTS AFTER THE SWEDEN-ARGENTINA MATCH 1) Argentina's exit is a blow to the World Cup. Good bye to beautiful and brave football and welcome to uninspired defensive football, Ahmed Moubarek, Egypt 2) Argentina has the best, most talented and inspired football team in the world. If only they had the heart to match, Pat K, Russia 3) What a sad moment for football: a sparkling attacking side losing against destructive teams such as England and Sweden. If this is supposed to be entertainment, I will more excited by filling out my tax return, Thomas Keller, Switzerland / Australia 4) Star studded, heroic tactics and natural flair for football is what describes this Argentinian team. Alas! that they had to retire so early, Bhuvan Sharma, India 5) People, I see a lot of you complain about Sweden playing very defensively and boring. Maybe this is news for you, but football is a team sport and it's all about tactics. If you're up against a team like Argentina who has world class players, thus being a much better team individually, and who play really offensive, you'd be pretty darn stupid if you don't go strong on the defence, Spliffan, Sweden 6) How does Argentina and France being knocked out in the group stages make the World Cup a poorer competition? Simple - many people all over the world want to see talented players at their best and the finest football, Miriam Wilson, Bolivia 7) This truly is the saddest thing to happen - both France and Argentina are out of the World Cup. Not that I mind France, but Argentina who I've always thought were best at football, because of their natural talent of handling the ball and their beautiful attacking skills. The Europeans play too much of a defensive game which just ruins the whole point of football, Mandy, New Zealand 8) Argentina's exit is for the worst for football. Teams are now learning that if you defend with ten and have one striker, you can always gamble on a win with some luck. Good, attacking visible soccer no longer proves a winning tactic. Football fans will regret this...., Paul, Spain 9) I am very sorry that Argentina did not go to the second round. I wanted to watch their wonderful play more in Japan. But each rich talent of theirs impressed me, and strengthened my interest in soccer further, Kazuyo, Japan 10) I love the way the Argentine team play, even if the results are bad. When we play football, we really play. I'm quite happy to be out of the World Cup, I'd rather be out and play like we play than to be in and play like England play, just killing the game by having more than half of the team in the defence. Maybe this is the new football but it's not the one we like to watch, Christian Wilson, UK (I'm Argentinian) 1) There is no doubt that Argentina have a lot of excellent players and that it is always enjoyable to watch their performance as individual, highly talented players, William, Finland 12) How can Biesla justify playing one up front throughout the tournament, especially with the strikers at his disposal?, Graeme, Scotland 13) No Holland, no France, no Argentina - arrogance is the worst contestant. But now defending teams are dominating this World Cup. Is that what we want?, Ivan, Amsterdam 14) There are a lot of Argentinean players spread all over the world, and even talented players like Saviola, Solari and Riquelme were out of the national team. Until just before the World Cup, Argentina looked a strong team, with a solid scheme, but it was when we really needed to win when the magic was gone. Many people think here in Argentina that Bielsa could have changed their scheme, and put Batistuta and Crespo together on the field. But he insisted changing names, without changing the way to play. It's sad, but we can't wait for Germany 2006!, Rodolfo Poli, Argentina 15) If we look at the recent past, we can see that Argentina have been one of the much more disciplined, sporting, exciting and skilful teams so far. After dominating for the last four years, Argentina, like France (and of course the so-close-yet-so-far Holland), ran into a phase of bad luck that robbed them of their chances. As much as I am a fan of the underdog, it is a pity to see such glorious attacking football go unrewarded, Vickram, India 16) Many people think here in Argentina that Bielsa could have changed their scheme, and put Batistuta and Crespo together on the field. But he insisted changing names, without changing the way to play. It's sad, but we can't wait for Germany 2006!, Rodolfo Poli, Argentina 17) Argentina was the incidental scapegoat of England and Sweden's defensive play. How do you expect to play with a team which lives in their penalty box? This sort of play brings disrepute to football and boredom to the fans, although it does get the job done. Argentina was the only team that actually played football while the rest just defended their goal. It was sheer bad-luck that resulted in their early exit. But, Argentina, you are still the winners in my book. Good luck next time, Dr. Aamir Khan, Pakistan
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