England v Argentina ['friendly']

[Stocka]

I take it a few of you are watching. I normally am not too bothered about friendlies so the score isn't too important but because its Argentina it is a very competitive game so it shouldn't be as boring as most friendlies.

Its on BBC One btw, and about 15mins in. Aint missed much so far... although you never know Beckham might kick a player again :hehe:

Shame no Arsenal players are playing :( Cole's injured, Campbell has been dropped(dunno why because he's so much better than Ferdinand imo)

Anyway talk about it here.

[Stocka]

I predict 2-1 to Argentina

[Kurtle Squad]

It doesn't matter really!! We won the war ;)

[Stocka]

1-0 Argentina (crespo)
That defending was terrible! Ferdinand is so shite they should of started with Sol ffs I hate Sven

[Jordan]

We're one down as it is. We have no chance.

Yey, 1-1.

[Stocka]

Shrek with teh equaliser :heh:

[Kurtle Squad]

We've had some pretty close shots, but alas!!

[Stocka]

Darn Argentina got another goal because of sloppy english defending.

[#1cubeplayer]

So what's the score now?

[Stocka]

2-1 to Argentina.

[Kurtle Squad]

2-2

FIFTEEEN WOTSITS!!

[Stocka]

Wow I haven't been as happy for a goal in a friendly game in ages!

[Stocka]

OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OWEN WHAT A WONDERFUL 5 MINUTES! World Cup bring it on :shock: :D

[fatnickc]

Engerland!!!
3-2!

[Jordan]

Wow... supprise result. Nice one England. :)

[Triple_C]

3 2! Yo!!!!! Whoooooooowooooooooowowowooooooo!

[Stocka]

I can see it now, after that performance they'll go and lose to someone like The Faore Islands next :heh:

[Stocka]

I still don't want Sven next year :sad:
Sam Allardyce ftw

[Retro_Link]

OMG, WHAT AN AMAZING GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[The-Ironflame]

Taking Riquelme off changed the game..

[Ramar]

Taking Riquelme off changed the game..

Bringing on Crouch changed the game. They were scared of him, they didn't know how to defend against his height. Owens first goal came because two men took Crouch which left Owen free at the back post.

Fantastic game, fantastic result. This is what every friendly should be about, players should be proud to wear the shirt and go out to win. Good on England, and good on Sven for making the right decisions tonight.

[Eddage]

1-0 Argentina (crespo)
That defending was terrible! Ferdinand is so shite they should of started with Sol ffs I hate Sven

Bit harsh there that you single out Ferdinand there rather than Bridge, just because hes a United player methinks :p he couldn't really do anything about it as his momentum was taking him towards the goal.

Overall it was an AMAZING game, couldn't believe Owen got those two goals, Beckham had a chance as well and Rooney's chip was brilliantly saved as were a number of Argentina's efforts. Definately the best friendly I have ever seen!

[entropy]

That was such an entertaining game! So many shots on goal. Rooney played well and could have had about 3 goals and Owen did well to get his 2 headers in the last 5 mins. Definitely the best friendly I can remember seeing.

[|Laguna|]

Great great game, Beckham played well. Rooney was superb, get his cool too when we behind behind, he should scored at least twice, that chip was sumblime. I am sure that we will meet again in the world cup.

[gaggle64]

That was fabulous. Great performances from both sides. Owen really wuped arse, but for me, special mention has to go to both goalkeepers. They were fantastic! If it wern't for them the final score would probably be 13-12!

[DS MaNiAc]

Owen is a geordie :grin: That just prooves what a player he is :wink:

[Stocka]

Owen is a geordie :grin: That just prooves what a player he is :wink:
Hehe, well I definately think his game has improved since he joined you.

[uncle_buckman]

Taking Riquelme off changed the game..
So true. Argentina thought they had the game in their pockets. Taking off the best player on the night was a mistake.

Gerrard is the man! I love this guy. What a match though.

[demonmike04]

Ah well no comments about killing sven tommorow, but nice goals by the saviour known as Michael owen.

I was expectin us to lose, but hey, we win, whats bad about that? :P
Sven is slacking, i hope he is out before Germany 2006, or we'l be toast.

[DS MaNiAc]

It was a great game, had me on the edge of me seat for the whole 90 mins! I think the Argie Bargies played a little better than us, but who cares :D

[Misslock]

I'm glad we won :smile:

Was a great come backup by england at the end

[elniro]

Normally England games are so disappointin i dont bother watching but this match i think i should have watched. Oh well

[gaggle64]

It games like this that make some of Englands other performances so disspointing. They've proven over and over again in games like this that they are a world-class, poptentially world-cup winning side, and when they don't show that it's always bitterly disspointing.

[Platty]

fantastic match, cant believe the ending, went a bit crazy, loved it, everyone played well for once and deserved to wear the England shirt.

[|Laguna|]

Also important to note that we won without two our first defenders playing (cole + neville) Had Cole been playing we would never have conceded that first goal.

[MoogleViper]

I think England were slightly lucky because apart from the last 5 mins. Argentina was the better team IMO.

[mike-zim]

They are making a dvd of the game. calling it a classic. how can a friendly be a classic? i think it is wrong

[Ramar]

Why can't a friendly match be a classic?

It was a competitive match, played unlike many friendlies, and Sven's job was kind of on the line. I think making a DVD is too far, but it could be consider a classic match.

[Noodleman]

I was expectin us to lose, but hey, we win, whats bad about that? :P
Sven is slacking, i hope he is out before Germany 2006, or we'l be toast.

So utterly wrong its unbelievable. If Sven were to go we have one more match before the world cup thats hardly enough time for whoever takes over to come in and get a feel for the players he wants to use.

[mike-zim]

So utterly wrong its unbelievable. If Sven were to go we have one more match before the world cup thats hardly enough time for whoever takes over to come in and get a feel for the players he wants to use.

Sven hasn't got a feel for the players. he is crap. he inhereted probabley the most impressive squad in the world and what has he done? nothing. this england side is the best i have ever seen (born in 1982). and still we are lacking. all down to the manager IMO.

[uəʌəsʎɐɾ]

I hear that England are now 2nd favourite to lift the trophy next year. I'm not much of a football fan these days but I love the thrill of the tournaments and that's nice to know!

[gaggle64]

Ya' know mike-zim, you've got a bizarrely negative attitude towards Sven. He's done some great work for England, and led the team to some fantastic victories. You surely wouldn't argue that the team hasn't improved, would you? You say Sven inherited a strong team. I disagree. Remember the days of Kevin Keagen? <shudders> Before Sven came along, England weren't given a snowballs chance of taking a trophy. These days they keep a spare bottle of brasso handy, just in case. I should hope they're a strong team - Sven built them that way.