Thursday, August 7, 2008

Messi magic saves Argentina


Lionel Messi scored a goal and created another leading Argentina to a precious 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in their Olympics opener.

Lionel Messi (L) of Argentina's Olympic football team celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Ivory Coast during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games first round football match at the Shanghai stadium on August 7, 2008

The Barcelona forward broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute but Sekou Cisse brought the score level 1-1 in the 53rd minute.

Lautaro Acosta had the last word as he scored the winner in the 86th minute when he struck from close range Messi’s deflected shot.

The Albiceleste manager fielded an all-star team including Messi, Juan Riquelme, Sergio Aguero and Javier Mascherano.

They created the best of chances in the first half until Messi was sent clear on target in the 43rd minute to chip the ball calmly into the net.

Lionel Messi (C) of Argentina kicks the ball to score during the 2008 Beijing Olympic games first round football match Ivory Coast vs. Argentina on August 7, 2008 at Shanghai stadium. Argentina defeated Ivory Coast 2-1

The Africans showed a lot of improvement in the second half and Cisse rose high to score the equalizer 8 minutes after the break.

The Elephants had some real chances to get the lead and they surely regretted it when Acosta snatched the winner in the dying minutes.

Argentina are now top of group A with three points, two ahead of Serbia and Australia who tied 1-1 earlier.

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