Who made Lionel Messi play as a fake nine or a fake striker in Argentina's 3-4 defeat against France in the last 16 of the 2018 World Cup in Kazan Arena tonight, Saturday 30 June? Messi himself or coach of Argentina, Jorge Sampaoli?
The question came after the Argentine star was extraordinary. In the composition of players, Messi plays a central attacker. But, often play too deep and more like a central midfielder.
Beyond the defeat of Argentina and Messi is dramatic. France played great, especially Kylian Mbappe. He is a 19-year-old Paris Saint-Germain player stationed by French coach Didier Deschamps, right-wing in the formation of three strikers.
After a 1-1 draw at half-time, Argentine right-back Gabriel Mercado brought his side 2-1 up in the 48th minute. This goal originated from a kick Messi utilize a gag gag which was then greeted Mercado.
But, 57 minutes, French right-back, Benjamin Pavard, turn to equalize his team 2-2 after receiving a cross from geandang Blaise Matuidi.
In the 64th minute, Kylian Mbappe started a 3-2 French win. After mastering the ball gag from Blaise Matuidi, Mbappe managed to break into the Argentine goalkeeper.
Just four minutes later, Mbappe enlarged France's 4-2 win after receiving a cross from veteran striker Olivier Giroud. In injury time, 90 minutes + 3, Sergio Aguero who descended as a substitute managed to minimize the defeat of Argentina to 3-4.
In the first half, Angel Di Maria equalized Argetina 1-1 in the 41st minute with a left kick. The start of the goal from Lionel Messi's corner kick was propelled by French defender Benjamin Pavard.
Though the French midfielder Blaise Matuidi fouled Lionel Messi in the third minute, but early in the first half was dominated by the French attack.
Teams from Europe put pressure on, among others, through Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud, and Paul Pogba. Mbappy's speed of movement often troubles the Argentine defense. Messi games and new friends develop after conceding.
Early goals for French excellence took place in the 11th minute. At that time, Iranian referee Alireza Faghani decided to award a penalty after viewing the Video Assitant Referee (VAR).
Argentine center-back Marcos Rojo is seen offense against Kylian Mbappe. Griezmann executes a fine penalty to make France a 1-0 lead.
Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria are expected to be the life of Argentina's attack against France in the last 16 of the 2018 World Cup. However, in the first half of the game, Messi played too deep. As for Di Maria only briefly shines
In the composition of players, Messi started as an attacker accompanied Di Maria on the left and Cristian Pavon on the right in a 4-3-3 formation.
While Antoine Griezmann and veteran striker Olivier Giroud became the foundation of France to dismantle the Argentine defense. Griezmann played behind Giroud in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Starter Player Settings:
France: Lloris, Pavard, Varane, Umtiti, Hernández, Kanté, Pogba, Mbappé, Griezmann, Matuidi, Giroud
Argentina: Armani, Mercado, Otamendi, Rojo, Tagliafico, Mascherano, E Pérez, Banega, Pavón, Messi, Di María
Uruguay counter contra Portugal in 2018 2018 World Cup ended with a score of 2-1. Uruguay scored the first goal in this match. Edinson Cavani managed to break goalkeeper Rui Patricio after receiving a slick pass from Luis Suarez.
Luis pointed the ball into the middle of the goal. Edinson received a pass and hit the ball with a header in the seventh minute.
During the first half, the Uruguayan defense looked solid. Defense makes Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, not optimal when it gets a chance to score goals.
In the second half, Portugal began to show its ability. Score into the series after Pepe Uruguay goalkeeper in the 55th minute. At that time, Pepe headed the ball into the opponent's goal.
Insisting on winning, Suarez cs strike harder. Until finally Uruguay striker, Edinson Cavani, again enthusiastically enthusiast Uruguay met with Fisht Stadium. The 21-backed player made his country 2-1 back in front with goalkeeper Patricio back in the 62nd minute.
| Score | Team | vs | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | France | vs | Argentina | 3 |
| 2 | Uruguay | vs | Portugal | 1 |
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