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Nico...bringing new ginger .....but Martinez has been good with his reactions / reflexes to stop Spain

Nico Williams Jr...is in!!

Banbanna:
Don't forget to add Romero, Pedro Porro, and Djed Spence. And even Rodri

True....Spence particularly shocked me!ĺ He's played so well in this competition....same with rodri

Good reaction there by Martinez...good header too. I t might take something special to get Spain a goal now....
On the 2nd Aqua break now

Spain turning up the heat but they've got to really make it count...its like all fore.play but no penetration at the moment

Ekaka14:
Was that red or a yellow?

what I'm i saying ...e be like say that Paredes go soon get red card sef

Hespee93:
Bro, Cucu is a stand out player in Chelsea. The issues is our attackers.

I agree

JoeEeL:
Most stupid world cup final red card I've seen in a long time.

Was that red or a yellow?

Spain one touch this ball soteeeeeyyy the ball go roll enter net abi. It appears they're going back to their old style. Even to hit better shot sef na wahala

JoeEeL:
What in the world is wrong with Paredes?

A silly Yellow card. What for now?

And to imagine he just came in abi?

See how this Yamal boy dey use body movements dey comot players for road

ppogba:
Someone should help my ignorance abeg.
Messi is not being man- marked and yet largely ineffective to this moment, how are the Spanish doing it?

I don't think you asked an ignorant question. There are movements on and off the ball by other players that can cutoff a good player like Messi. The Spanish side has done that alot tonight. Even when Messi drops deep to try to pick up the ball sometimes, then you'd find they gave one man chasing and another in front of him...he's got some foul calls in his favor but I think your observation is spot on...he's not been allowed to play as he wants to and I saw his frustration as he walked off at the end of this match.
Perhaps Argentina will come off the blocks with something different in 2nd half to stun Spain with an early goal and hopefully Spain too can tweak their final touches to get an early goal that will open up the game a little more for both sides...

Ouch!!
That was a miss-kick in the shin there against Messi 😳

Smart play there by Pedro porro....but no one to connect....and then Cucurrella comes close with a shot close to the Argentina left post

Spain has got to take advantage of those opportunities to cross into the Argentina box ...I feel once Argentina weather these nervy wave of attacks they will strike dangerously

Wooowwww....Cucu...look at that touch and roll/spin

That looked so slightly offside.......

Yamal...!!!

1st Aqua break guys...it's been a gritty 24 mins...both sides trying to gain control ...

"Enzo paracetamol"

Olmo is caught there. I feel Argentina will battle for that midfield till way into this match because they know it..." you snooze, you lose"

Angelfrost:
Lamine Yamal still has a lot of growing up to do...!

Spain has been amazing so far.

I hope they don't loseguard like every other team Argentina has played so far this tournament.

Fact. Was also disappointed with Olise Yesterday....I feel they'd learn from all these though

President Trump & Infantino there.....reaching out to feel the trophy tonight

Wotowotoman:
Wetin this Ogbeni dey yearn? No be the same guy help Spain win Euros just two years ago? Abi you never start to dey watch ball that time?

You're pathetic and so ill brought up & perhaps you've not realized that some of us here concede alot not to respond to your usual VERY RUDE mentions!!🙄

Spain has started trying to dictate the match already...but expect Argentina to try to wrest control as well.
I sense there will be alot of diving, simulations, rolling , tumbling and call it what you want ...you will see alot of that from the usual suspects and team in this match but I hope the ref will take FULL CHARGE!

Guys it's on now...and really on ...kickoff

The world cup exposes alot every 4 years...
Imagine a man like Cucurrella...not doing enough to lift Chelsea but here he is this afternoon on the brink of a miracle

We're almost there...the atmosphere is tensed for some and exhilarating for many others and independents like me. We just finished listening to the Spanish Anthem...the Argentina Anthem is on and sounding like a classical piece in this blistering heat

Full time : 4-6. At some point it appears both teams were not even interested....especially France

Dembele wakes up...too little too late ...but nice & calm one there
4-5 France
Well 4-6 Bellingham now...
This is the basketball match of this world cup it seems

I am beginning not to like this Olide pikin...he can't even hold the ball or dribble anymore...what a twa.t!!

I don't blame Mbape when he refuses to pass the ball to them sometimes.
What a waste by Olise tonight....
The Silly Gusto has limped out...
Nice stats for Saka there!!