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Looks like a good game, love the IC jerseys. Argentina up 1-0 with a crespo goal.
Who Will Come Out on Top: Argentina or Ivory Coast in This Exciting Match?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around a football match between Argentina and Ivory Coast, focusing on the game's progress, key moments, and player performances. Participants express their opinions on the teams' play styles, specific goals, and potential outcomes of the match.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express enjoyment of the match and the performance of both teams, noting Argentina's lead and Ivory Coast's potential to score.
- Concerns are raised about the legitimacy of Argentina's second goal, with claims of it being offside.
- One participant highlights Drogba's goal for Ivory Coast, indicating his impact on the game.
- There are mixed feelings about Argentina's defensive capabilities, with some suggesting they nearly allowed Ivory Coast to equalize.
- Participants reflect on the strength of Ivory Coast as a team, with some expressing surprise at their performance and potential.
- One participant mentions missing Messi and discusses the legality of a previous goal that was not awarded, indicating uncertainty about the decision.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the excitement of the match and the quality of play from both teams, but there are competing views regarding the legitimacy of certain goals and the overall strength of the teams.
Contextual Notes
There are unresolved questions regarding the offside calls and the legality of specific goals, as well as varying opinions on player performances and team strategies.
Who May Find This Useful
Fans of football, particularly those interested in match analysis, team dynamics, and player performances during tournaments.
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Argentina up 2-0 right now. But i like how Ivory Coast play, they might get a goal or two themselves.
The second goal seemed to be way offside.
The second goal seemed to be way offside.
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drogba with a goal!
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Nice game. Go Coast!
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yeap was a nice game :)
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meteor
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I have been watching the match (first match I watch in this world cup), and I missed Messi, because the so-dubbed "New Maradona", is a very vertical player, very clever in counterattack. The phantom goal previous to the goal by Crespo, the ball that rebounded off the post and was snatched up dramatically by the goalie, seemed a legal goal to me at first; when I see the replay I have my doubts because I'm not sure if the ball enters the goal.
There's an Argentine player that is in offside position, but I believe that the "Rabbit" Saviola was not offside
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This was the best game of the day. Argentina was definitely better, especially the first half, but they nearly let the Ivory Coast back into it. Drogba could wind up ruining someone's tournament, considering how tough this group is.
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Every one realizes I woulda been right in my 3-1 score if that third goal wasn't an offside right? Just checking 
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Bladibla
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It was only because Argentina WAS Argentina that they managed to defend against the IC's attacks. IC, for first timers, are actually a can load of whoopass, and could have easilt thrashed england if they played them.
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Yep, i wasn't expecting IC to be this strong. They're one of my teams now. 
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Some relief from yesterday's goal drought! Good job, Argentina.
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