So there's some real irony watching Argentina play against Australia at an Outback Steakhouse at the international airport in Buenos Aires (EZE)! I think Ken Berry (who introduced me to HWCI many years ago) told me it was founded in FLA, not AUS?!
My half-Argentine heritage is fully rooting for La Albiceleste, along with everyone else here. Nearly every airline & airport worker is wearing an Argentina jersey, sometimes under their blazer!
Let's break down the key issues of this game per Argentine TV pundits earlier in the day:
1) No DiMaria- he's out with a a slight hamstring issue they'll want to preserve him for latter stages of the Tourney2) Lack of speed and dribble-penetration skills on the right wing to create higher % chances - three choices to take DiMaria's spot, and they're going w Papu Gomez. The pundits all had criticisms of each, so we'll see how Gomez can fill in. The strategy will likely be different, with more emphasis on bringing the ball up the left wing.
3) No team can be taken for granted, as was the case w Saudi. ARG must study the Soceroos tactics and exploit their weaknesses while defending against the counterattack and crosses.
4) The Aussies are a tall team. ARG must limit corner kicks and crosses to minimize AUS goal scoring chances.
This will be the second of four ARG games I've been forced to watch gojng to and from airports. At least the streets and freeways were empty both times! Imagine a Super Bowl atmosphere x 10 for your team, every time there's ARG plays in the World Cup (or Copa América, for that matter)
On a side note, I'm saving this pictured Budweiser, the Messi edition, hopefully as a form of champagne celebration at the conclusion of the World Cup!!
-FFF
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