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I am watching videos of Argentina vs Cape Verde. What an amazing performance of Cape Verde during this world cup. I'd say that they are reveal of this competition.
I saw some post match videos. Vozi and Argentina players were encouraging verde players who fell on the ground after the loss, to stand up and feel proud of their performance. Basically, they were saying to stand tall and feel proud of what they achieved.

Verde players also received applause from both sides of the crowds - home and Argentina.
 
I saw some post match videos. Vozi and Argentina players were encouraging verde players who fell on the ground after the loss, to stand up and feel proud of their performance. Basically, they were saying to stand tall and feel proud of what they achieved.

Verde players also received applause from both sides of the crowds - home and Argentina.
I don't know if they underestimated them and played lightly but Scaloni's coaching was mid tbh.

At one point many players were unable to run and instead of bringing on tough players with great stamina like Simeone jr, Paz or Senesi he sent on Tagliafico and González.
 

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I don't know if they underestimated them and played lightly but Scaloni's coaching was mid tbh.

At one point many players were unable to run and instead of bringing on tough players with great stamina like Simeone jr, Paz or Senesi he sent on Tagliafico and González.
I see it differently. I think Verde was simply that good to push Argentina more than anyone anticipated. Obviously, Argentina made many mistakes - both players and Scaloni and Messi admitted it in post - match interview but my point is Verde was so good that it pushed pressure back on Argentina.

And, we all know what pressure can do.

Teams who have nothing to lose and everyone counts them out turns up more dangerously and fearlessly.

Glad Argentina had that match.

If I have to sum up in a line - Argentina didn't win that match. They survived Verde.
 

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This was the complete opposite of France-Paraguay yesterday (the only wins of this match was that despite their very bad attitude, and a far too lenient referee, Paraguay still lost, and I loved Mbappé 's troll expressions); Argentina-Cape Verde was a true football match with bravery, valor, talent, and respect.
I think big teams need one such match in major tournaments.

It's a balling experience where players are push out of their comfort zone, and feels immense pressure as massive upset scare looms.

Such matches often end up as wake up call and covers gaps in their ranks.

France and Argentina - both are extremely lucky to have such experiences and survive before big teams show up later.
 
I see it differently. I think Verde was simply that good to push Argentina more than anyone anticipated. Obviously, Argentina made many mistakes - both players and Scaloni and Messi admitted it in post - match interview but my point is Verde was so good that it pushed pressure back on Argentina.

And, we all know what pressure can do.

Teams who have nothing to lose and everyone counts them out turns up more dangerously and fearlessly.

Glad Argentina had that match.

If I have to sum up in a line - Argentina didn't win that match. They survived Verde.
Verde’s goalie was the true goat 🐐
 
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It will be miracle man , Don Carlo wins this. I ll have Don carlo avy for entire year he is a great coach

I don't know if they underestimated them and played lightly but Scaloni's coaching was mid tbh.

At one point many players were unable to run and instead of bringing on tough players with great stamina like Simeone jr, Paz or Senesi he sent on Tagliafico and González.
Yea Scaloni’s entire philosophy revolves around Messi. He is good man manager but tacticslly he is still limited.
 

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Norway losing to Brazil would be hilarious in certain way.

Norway had the opportunity to beat France in group stage and had path which France has.

But they rested 10 players and lost that match which means they deliberately picked the current path knowing very well that it might go through Brazil in R16 and Mexico/England in R8.

Either the management felt more confident in beating these teams than Germany and Spain or they simply lost the plot here.
 
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