The leagues are on a break and as such the countries have used the opportunity to embark on friendlies and international qualifiers. This will be the case when Argentina meets Mexico in this crunch match. It is to be remembered that both teams participated in the last world cup which was conducted earlier this year. Argentina would no doubt remember the harmful way in which they almost left the world cup early on and would have if not for a goal against Nigeria by Rojo in the last ten minutes. They later went out to France who went on to win the world cup. They would be hoping that they have put aside their past woes and that would be able to power them to victory against this Mexico side.
Mexico also went to the world cup and would be satisfied with their performance as it matches their own expectations. However, they would even realize that the world cup is past them and they would be looking to claim one over their South American counterparts. They would also be hoping their recent decent form would be enough to propel to victory. There is no doubt that this would be an entertaining match for the neutrals.
When it comes to recent form, both teams are looking quite nicely poised. Mexico is just coming from a defeat against Chile where they lost by only one goal earlier on. Argentina would have to play a game before they meet Mexico and they would be hoping that their game goes according to plan to give their chances a big boost. However, both of them would no doubt realize that their recent form would definitely count for less than their actions on the pitch today.
Line-Ups
When it comes to the lineups, Argentina would no doubt feel the absence of their talisman and arguably the greatest player in the world Messi. He is set to miss this match because he is still recovering from an injury that he got when playing from his club Barcelona. They would no doubt be looking up to other stars to fill this void for just this match. There is, however, no doubt an array of talents available and it is expected that this would no cost them this match. Mexico, on the other hand, would be hoping that most of their stars come to light as they are set for a hard test when they face Argentina.
Argentina would be hoping that they take this match by the neck and fulfill the rematch expectations which placed them as favorites before the game actually started. As for Mexico, they would be putting their hopes on fast wingers to take advantage of the holes which the attacking threat of Argentina is sure to leave behind. They would be hoping that they give a strong showing which would let them take their confidence into the next game. It promises to be a spectacular match.
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