Wednesday, 4 June 2014

Argentina 3-0 Trinidad & Tobago: Messi and Co record routine win in Buenos Aires. and Messi even gets an opponent bowing at him

Lionel Messi's Argentina cruised to a 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in a World Cup warm-up at the Monumental on Wednesday.
Striker Rodrigo Palacio, midfielder Javier Mascherano with a tap-in after a Messi free-kick came back off the post, and substitute Maxi Rodriguez scored the goals.
Palacio, playing in place of Gonzalo Higuain who is nursing a bruised muscle, came off 15 minutes from the end after twisting his ankle.
Routine: Argentina recorded a routine win against Trinidad & Tobago in Buenos Aires
Routine: Argentina recorded a routine win against Trinidad & Tobago in Buenos Aires
Superstar: Lionel Messi's team recorded a 3-0 win against their Caribbean opponents
Superstar: Lionel Messi's team recorded a 3-0 win against their Caribbean opponents
Not worth: Trinidad player Daniel Guerra bowed to Messi when the players were shaking hands
Not worth: Trinidad player Daniel Guerra bowed to Messi when the players were shaking hands
After the game Messi said: 'Players who didn't make final squad? It was hard, Ever (Banega) is a close friend of mine, but coach has to make decisions.
'We ended the game well. The main thing was to avoid injuries and catch some rhythm and confidence for what's ahead.'
Alejandro Sabella's team face Slovenia in their final warm-up game before the start of the World Cup.
Argentina, looking to win their third world title, face Bosnia, Iran and Nigeria in Group F.
Opener: Inter forward Rodrigo Palacio set La Albiceleste on their way with a header just after half-time
Opener: Inter forward Rodrigo Palacio set La Albiceleste on their way with a header just after half-time
Rarity: Javier Macherano scored his first international goal in almost seven years
Rarity: Javier Macherano scored his first international goal in almost seven years
Finishing touch: Former Liverpool winger Maxi Rodriguez scored Argentina's third
Finishing touch: Former Liverpool winger Maxi Rodriguez scored Argentina's third

Mastermind: Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella named a strong team for the warm-up match
Wave: Messi gestures towards the home fans after the victory
Wave: Messi gestures towards the home fans after the victory
 

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