Still Can’t Beat Argentina

The drought, curse, frustration, etc. continues for Mexico against Argentina. I don’t know what it is about Argentina, Messi might be a possible explanation, but the troubles for Mexico seem to have stuck around since the last World Cup, that goal still gives me nightmares.

And last night was no different, but it was slightly more frustrating. Mexico seemed to have the early control, attacking more, having more possession, and clearly had a home crowd advantage. And then it all went downhill…

Mexico gave up a goal in the eleventh minute, it’s cool lucky bounce, we’re still in it. Then in the 17th minute came the next goal, ok Messi being himself can’t be mad at that we can get it back. Then in the 29th came the third, can I fast forward this on Tivo?

So what happened? Besides getting outplayed, the defense for Mexico was not there at all. Salcido seemed to make too many mistakes for a player worthy enough to play in Europe. Saint Oswaldo must have taken the sabbath early because he was not there at all. Borgetti, Mr. I-don’t-want-a-European-coach missed a header in front of the net, his bread and butter.

But there were some rays of hope. Guardado was magic out there, he was giving great passes, which were in turn thrown away by other players. Sinha was also great, and the author of the only Mexican goal.

Also coach Sven was there taking notes, lots and lots of notes. I wish I could have read what he wrote down. I imagine he doodled a lot, probably worked on his Spanish, maybe even started writing his memoir, oh and he probably but a next to all the names of the Mexican defenders.

I’m hoping a better outing against Peru, and also a LOT of changes in the lineup, possibly Ochoa starts as keeper.

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