The Albiceleste’s win sees them through to the quarterfinals for a date against Belgium or the USA, while Switzerland’s solid run at the World Cup is finally done. Nate Sulat Jul 1, 2014. 16 - No Argentinian player (since1966) has ever recorded more crosses (incl. Ottmar Hitzfeld's side were touted as dark horses before arriving in. 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Switzerland: SRG SSR Switzerland force a first shot on target, and it's a decent one too. Argentina headed into the World Cup as a genuine favourite, though their group stage performances were more than a little underwhelming. 108min: Di Maria has been dreadful for most of this game, but he nearly fires a sensational winner! Bayern Munich star star player Xherdan Shaqiri will also be the player to watch in this game. Switzerland look like a side playing for penalties and at times they have looked extremely stretched at the back. Allez la suisse, keep going! The first games in the South American qualifying competition for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have been moved back to October from September. Colin Udoh and Ed Dove look back on the highs and lows of Ghana's run to the 2010 World Cup quarterfinal. A colonial venture so inept that the perpetrating country ended up getting taken over by someone else. Led by an inspired Lionel Messi, Argentina won all three of their group matches to progress as Group F winners and are favourites to reach the quarter-finals. Neither Argentina nor Switzerland have played to their full potential in the World Cup so far, with both sides hoping for an improvement in the knockout stages. Rather than Lionel Messi being the icing on a prize World Cup cake, he's carried his side with moments of sheer individual brilliance. Published: 10:49 EDT, 1 July 2014 | Updated: 14:50 EDT, 1 July 2014. Singapore: Mediacorp, Singtel Then here's a pre-match teaser from yesteryear to whet your appetite. Min deposit £5 and 1x settled bet requirement to release Bet Credits. But is it a blip for the £80m United captain, or was Paul Merson's 'waste of money' tirade spot-on? Click here for on that offer and other potential bets. That picture from Federer sums up this game. Attempt blocked. 5 - #ARG have been on the winning side in five of their six World Cup games that have gone to extra-time. Argentina 1 Switzerland 0 (aet): Lionel Messi lays on pass for winner Argentina will play their round of 16 match against Switzerland on 1st of July. This is it, c'mon #switzerland pic.twitter.com/QU3oqbEqSF. Put your damn laces through it! Your email address will not be published. Despite the lack of action, Lionel Messi looks totally spent in the Argentina attack. New Zealand: TVNZ, Sky Sport, Head to Head record: Argentina won: 4, Switzerland won: 0, Draws: 2. If anything Switzerland should be in front having had the best (and only?) 63min: Top save Benaglio who reacts well tip over Hiaguain's header following a well floated cross from Rojo on the left. Huge laughter from everyone else not connected with Argentina. They … http://t.co/AQS1bG2fqt. That was first half in which Lionel Messi didn't have shot at this World Cup. The only home KO match became WC match with most goals: 5-7 vs AUT. Huge boos from the crowd. With a gaping hole still left open to him, the ball bounced off Dzemaili’s knee and then rolled harmlessly out of bounds. Also, visit page “Contact US” if you want to know more about Roman’s company. The formation led to plenty of counterattacks, but frequently there was just no support to be had. Argentina vs. Switzerland, 2014 World Cup: Messi and Di Maria fire Argentina through Switzerland-Argentina, summed up in an image Can Argentina find their best vs. Switzerland? It looked a fairly cynical trip, and one which he could have easily been booked for  - which of course would have been his second of the match. Tardy. Click on the above link to follow all the live coverage which has already begun, and I will see you there shortly. The Arsenal defender is up against Lionel Messi today and his first touch is to poorly control the ball which bounces straight to the Barcelona forward. 19min: We've not seen much of Messi but a brilliant piece of skill takes him past two Switzerland defenders on the wing before Ricardo Rodriguez recovers well to steal the ball back as the forward advanced on goal. 2min: It takes 90 seconds to confirm how nervous Johan Djourou is. #SUI have only won KO matches on neutral territory (2). USMNT hoping to upset impotent Red Devils, Argentina vs. Switzerland, 2014 World Cup: Messi and Di Maria fire Argentina through, Switzerland-Argentina, summed up in an image. Is this Argentina's problem? Can Argentina find their best vs. Switzerland? If they're to win the tournament, they need to improve. #ARG. It's been a slow and quiet old start which given the attacking nature of this competition is a shock to the system. .sidebar { Is this the same Switzerland team which shipped five against France? 102min: Argentina's midfield is ridiculously cautious. MAN OF THE MATCH: Xherdan Shaqiri, Switzerland – The Swiss could very easily have rolled over and let Argentina run wild on them, but Shaqiri kept possession in midfield when he could and was relentless in trying to find a hole in the Albiceleste defense.