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somehow:
Where did they get 3 goals from?

They scored 1 against Argentina and conceded 1 = 0

They conceded 2 from us = -2 goals

We conceded 2 from croatia and scored 2 against iceland, so we have +0

So who gave iceland 3 goals?

somehow:
If Iceland win by 2 goals, they will have +0 and 4 points.
if we draw by another goal margin, we will also have +0.

Then comes H2H which means we will be ahead because we beat them.

Do you understand now?

Jarus:
Our advantage going into this game is, Argentina, like Iceland, have slow defenders. And worse, unlike Iceland, they have older and less physical/less strong defender. The speed our attack may be helpful.

My fear is how to professionally cage their attack without committing stupid penalty and fouls in dangerous areas.

TheLoneCitizen:
No way, we can't dwell on the past, we have to face the status quo. What would you say about Joachim Low, then?

Joebie:
Ex-Spain Coach Clemente: Now Mikel Wants Sportsmanship From Croatia; Nigeria Rested Players In ’98
10 hours ago
By James Agberebi:

Former Spain national team coach Javier Clemente has laughed off calls by Super Eagles skipper Mikel Obi asking Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic to play his regulars against Iceland on their final Group D game of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.

Following Croatia’s qualification into the round of 16 with a game to spare, there are reports that Dalic could rest some of his key players like Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic, Ivan Perisic and Mario Mandzukic.

And reacting to the report, Obi called on Dalic to show sportsmanship and field his best players against Iceland, believing the outcome of the game could have an effect in the game between Nigeria and Argentina which will also be played on Tuesday.

Iceland could qualify ahead of Nigeria and Argentina if the debutants beat Croatia by a wide margin and the Super Eagles and Argentina draw.

But Clemente who was Spain head coach at the 1998 World Cup in France when they crashed in the group stage, was having none of Mikel’s call for sportsmanship.

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At the 1998 World Cup, Spain who lost 3-2 to the Super Eagles in their opening group game, needed the Eagles to avoid defeat against Paraguay while Clemente’s team had to beat Bulgaria to progress into the round of 16.

Having already qualified for the round of 16 following wins against Spain and Bulgaria, Super Eagles key players like Austin Okocha, Victor Ikpeba, Okechukwu Uche, Celestine Babayaro and Mutiu Adepoju were all rested against Paraguay.

Paraguay went on to beat the Eagles 3-1 and progressed while despite thrashing Bulgaria 6-1, Clemente’s Spain crashed out.

Recalling the events that unfolded at the 1998 World Cup, Clemente tweeted on Sunday: “Obi Mikel of Nigeria asks Croatia for sportsmanship and wants them to plays with the regulars.

“Nigeria in ’98 played with their substitutes against Paraguay and lost, Spain crashed out. That day it seemed sportsmanship was not important.”

— CompleteSportsNigeria

komekn:
In this formation we have Zero AERIAL THREAT and no Physicality up front which means no HOLD UP PLAY.

You have a very young inexperienced goalkeeper who his first option is to kick the ball out. Who will pick up the ball and hold it up?

Mickael2:
the space we gave them on that first half would be suicidal against Argentina
I hope we start the way we finished that Iceland game(it wasn't the perfect match either because we still left spaces but at least if we can manage to outscore them it would still be the same) because this is a wounded team, if they take a two goal lead they'd want to use us and turn on the screw and send out a message. We really shouldn't leave that kinda space for Messi at all

safarigirl:
how can you combine Iwobi and Simy? In a key game like this, you cannot field players whose capabilities are largely unknown

You can field Iwobi with Musa or Iheanacho, but allow Simy keep Ighalo company on the bench. You cannot be taking such a dangerous risk for a game this important

As far as I am concerned, the line up against Iceland can do damage to Argentina. There is no studying that the Argentine team want to study that will nullify that team. They don't have the personnel to nullify that team.

safarigirl:
he's talking about changing the players, not necessarily the forwards alone

Iwobi has dealt with them before, he can do it again, he and Musa also played together in that game and Musa had the assist for his second goal. So, Iwobi should be ahead of Ighalo and Simy if we are talking forwards that can play with Musa

TheGoodJoe:
We played in a conservative way in the Croatian game what Boss Icon4s said is very through. With Moses and Possibly Ebuehi taking the wing back role, if our mobile attackers in Nacho and Musa are closely marked, it will create room for the wing backs to cause damage.

He is very spot on.

Icon4s:
Man mark Musa and Iheanacho and Moses would do the damage.

The problem our opponents would have is the team is so disorganized, sporadic and unpredictable that they wouldnt know who would wreck havoc.

elyte89:
Can we forget abt Iceland match and lets focus on argies match


After leading by 1-nil...I will want rohr to switch to a defensive formation


9-1-0....who's with me here

TonyeBarcanista:
Proudly Nigerian!

Though I have been upset with Messi since the Iceland game, the Barca side of me is pushing me to support him against Super Eagles.

Messi is our own and we "patriotic" fans will not leave him in this trying period!

Viva Argentina... Viva Super Eagles of Nigeria

Joebie:
Etebo as wing back

My formation vs Argentina

Bolowolowo:
He just needs to be placed on a strict diet and exercise regimen. He'd good in 2-3 years time.

uju22:
hmm this Korean should please come and be going biko, they mustn't play with my naija team ohh before them go wound my boys, shit they are damp playing rough

tbaba1234:
We struggle to break down teams that keep it organized.

MetalJigsaw:
Oga, its clearly obvious. The first half was poor.

ChrisKels:
Can u list our starting line up that day?