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Maradona rues missed chances as Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0
Updated On: 13 June, 2010 07:53 AM IST | | AFP
Veteran Gabriel's goal secures 1-0 win for Argentina even as coach Maradona rues host of missed chances in Group B opener against Nigeria; Messi off to mesmerising start
Veteran Gabriel's goal secures 1-0 win for Argentina even as coach Maradona rues host of missed chances in Group B opener against Nigeria; Messi off to mesmerising start
JOHANNESBURG: Lionel Messi conjured a spellbinding opening to the World Cup highlighting Argentina's 1-0 win over Nigeria in their Group B match at Ellis Park Stadium here on Saturday.
The world's best player was in irresistible form as the two-time World Champions dominated Nigeria, but only had Gabriel Heinze's sixth-minute goal to show for their superiority in an exhilarating spectacle before 55,686 noisy fans.
Messi taunted the Africans with his mesmerising skill and virtuosity and was denied his first goal at South Africa 2010 only by the acrobatic saves of Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama.
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| 6th minute: A Sebastian Veron cross finds Gabriel Heinze (right) on top of the striking circle and the veteran blasts home a diving header to give Argentina the match-winner at the Ellis Park Stadium in Jo'burg. pic/ Getty Images How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve. Read Next Story Trending StoriesLatest Photos |
