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World Cup 2010 Player Ratings: Greece 0-2 Argentina
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22 Jun 2010 22:17:00
By Stefan Coerts
GREECE
Tzorvas - 7.5 - The shot stopper was kept busy throughout the game and made some excellent saves. Denied Aguero, Maxi Rodriguez and Messi in the first half and just went to impress after the break. Not at fault for any of the two goals.
Vyntra - 7 - Vyntra put in his strongest performance of the 2010 World Cup. Made a superb block on Aguero's shot before the break to prevent the Atletico man from scoring and looked solid overall.
Moras - 6 - Struggled at times against the pacey Aguero, but will be glad that Maradona's son-in-law didn't find the net. Caught asleep for Argentina's second goal of the match.
Papadopoulos - 6.5 - Another solid performer in a five-men Greece back-line. Kept Milito at bay throughout the match and will be quite satisfied with his performance on the evening.
Kyrgiakos - 7 - An absolute rock at the centre of Greece's defence. Hardly lost any challenges and was the true leader of the Europeans. Unlucky to be on the losing side after a performance like this.
Torosidis - 6.5 - Hardly troubled by Maxi Rodriguez, even though he lost track of the Liverpool winger minutes before the break. Didn't really get involved in possession and was hooked after the break.
Sokratis - 7 - The holding midfielder focussed on shadowing Argentina star Messi and did a great job to keep the gifted forward relatively quiet. His legs tired toward the end of the game, as he lost Messi twice.
Tziolis - 6.5 - Like Sokratis, his task was to break up play of the Argentinians. Did a reasonable good job, but allowed Veron a bit too much space on occasions.
Karagounis - 6 - The experienced midfielder was one of the few players to add some creativity to Greece's game. Gave some good long passes in the first half, but was mysteriously withdrawn at the break.
Katsouranis - 6 - Was unable to make an impact on the game, as the Argentinian midfielders proved to be too good for him. Replaced by Ninis in the second half.
Samaras - 7- The Celtic star will without a doubt know what rapper Akon was talking about when he recorded 'Lonely'. Samaras never stopped running though and caused the Argentina defence some problems with his positive attitude.
Substitutes
Spiropoulos - 5 - Largely anonymous in the 45 minutes he spend on the pitch, as he couldn't add some creativity to Greece's midfield.
Ninis - 5 - The Greek wonderkid failed to live up to the expectations and couldn't add anything to Greece's game. Tripped over the ball on two or three occasions.
Patsatzoglou - 6 - Came off the bench around the hour mark, but was unable to deny Argentina's attack in the 30 minutes he got.
ARGENTINA
Romero - 6.5 - Hardly called into action, but didn't make any mistakes whenever called upon.
Otamendi - 6.5 - Looked solid at the back on the few times he was tested. Didn't really get involved in his side's attacking play though.
Demichelis - 6 - Presented with the task of stopping Greece's only attacking threat, but struggled to keep the lonely Samaras at bay. Would have gotten a lower mark had he not opened the score.
Burdisso - 6 - Formed a defensive partnership with Demichelis and was hardly troubled. Made a good block on Samaras after the Celtic man went past his partner at the back minutes after the break.
C Rodriguez - 7- Replaced Heinze at left back and was his side's best defender on the evening. Send in a dangerous cross around the hour mark before almost finding the net with a low shot.
M Rodriguez - 6 - The Liverpool winger was struggling to leave his mark on the game down the right wing. Hardly got past his opponent, but still came close to adding his name to the score sheet minutes before the break.
Bolatti - 6.5 - Got the chance to prove his worth as a result of Mascherano's absence and looked good in midfield. Made some good interceptions and almost scored after a corner kick. Booked in the second half.
Veron - 7 - The veteran playmaker was his side's best performer in the first half. Showed some excellent passing skills and unleashed one powerful long range strike. Faded after the break.
Messi - 7 - Messi had all kinds of problem to shake off his marker(s) on the evening. The Greeks were determined to keen a close eye on the Barcelona star and were successfull until the 85th minute. Hit the upright before being involved in his side's second goal.
Aguero - 6.5 - Was Argentina's main attacking threat and cause the Greek defence some serious problems. Could have scored the opener after 18 minutes, but was denied by the brilliant Tzorvas.
Milito: - 4.5 - The Champions League hero was confronted with three defenders in the centre of the pitch, but did absolutely nothing to try and unlock the Greece defence. Deservedly hooked in the second half.
Substitutes
Di Maria - N/A
Pastore - N/A
Palermo - Found the net when he tapped home a rebound from inside the area.
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Tzorvas - 7.5 - The shot stopper was kept busy throughout the game and made some excellent saves. Denied Aguero, Maxi Rodriguez and Messi in the first half and just went to impress after the break. Not at fault for any of the two goals.
Vyntra - 7 - Vyntra put in his strongest performance of the 2010 World Cup. Made a superb block on Aguero's shot before the break to prevent the Atletico man from scoring and looked solid overall.
Moras - 6 - Struggled at times against the pacey Aguero, but will be glad that Maradona's son-in-law didn't find the net. Caught asleep for Argentina's second goal of the match.
Papadopoulos - 6.5 - Another solid performer in a five-men Greece back-line. Kept Milito at bay throughout the match and will be quite satisfied with his performance on the evening.
Kyrgiakos - 7 - An absolute rock at the centre of Greece's defence. Hardly lost any challenges and was the true leader of the Europeans. Unlucky to be on the losing side after a performance like this.
Torosidis - 6.5 - Hardly troubled by Maxi Rodriguez, even though he lost track of the Liverpool winger minutes before the break. Didn't really get involved in possession and was hooked after the break.
Sokratis - 7 - The holding midfielder focussed on shadowing Argentina star Messi and did a great job to keep the gifted forward relatively quiet. His legs tired toward the end of the game, as he lost Messi twice.
Tziolis - 6.5 - Like Sokratis, his task was to break up play of the Argentinians. Did a reasonable good job, but allowed Veron a bit too much space on occasions.
Karagounis - 6 - The experienced midfielder was one of the few players to add some creativity to Greece's game. Gave some good long passes in the first half, but was mysteriously withdrawn at the break.
Katsouranis - 6 - Was unable to make an impact on the game, as the Argentinian midfielders proved to be too good for him. Replaced by Ninis in the second half.
Samaras - 7- The Celtic star will without a doubt know what rapper Akon was talking about when he recorded 'Lonely'. Samaras never stopped running though and caused the Argentina defence some problems with his positive attitude.
Substitutes
Spiropoulos - 5 - Largely anonymous in the 45 minutes he spend on the pitch, as he couldn't add some creativity to Greece's midfield.
Ninis - 5 - The Greek wonderkid failed to live up to the expectations and couldn't add anything to Greece's game. Tripped over the ball on two or three occasions.
Patsatzoglou - 6 - Came off the bench around the hour mark, but was unable to deny Argentina's attack in the 30 minutes he got.
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ARGENTINA
Romero - 6.5 - Hardly called into action, but didn't make any mistakes whenever called upon.
Otamendi - 6.5 - Looked solid at the back on the few times he was tested. Didn't really get involved in his side's attacking play though.
Demichelis - 6 - Presented with the task of stopping Greece's only attacking threat, but struggled to keep the lonely Samaras at bay. Would have gotten a lower mark had he not opened the score.
Burdisso - 6 - Formed a defensive partnership with Demichelis and was hardly troubled. Made a good block on Samaras after the Celtic man went past his partner at the back minutes after the break.
C Rodriguez - 7- Replaced Heinze at left back and was his side's best defender on the evening. Send in a dangerous cross around the hour mark before almost finding the net with a low shot.
M Rodriguez - 6 - The Liverpool winger was struggling to leave his mark on the game down the right wing. Hardly got past his opponent, but still came close to adding his name to the score sheet minutes before the break.
Bolatti - 6.5 - Got the chance to prove his worth as a result of Mascherano's absence and looked good in midfield. Made some good interceptions and almost scored after a corner kick. Booked in the second half.
Veron - 7 - The veteran playmaker was his side's best performer in the first half. Showed some excellent passing skills and unleashed one powerful long range strike. Faded after the break.
Messi - 7 - Messi had all kinds of problem to shake off his marker(s) on the evening. The Greeks were determined to keen a close eye on the Barcelona star and were successfull until the 85th minute. Hit the upright before being involved in his side's second goal.
Aguero - 6.5 - Was Argentina's main attacking threat and cause the Greek defence some serious problems. Could have scored the opener after 18 minutes, but was denied by the brilliant Tzorvas.
Milito: - 4.5 - The Champions League hero was confronted with three defenders in the centre of the pitch, but did absolutely nothing to try and unlock the Greece defence. Deservedly hooked in the second half.
Substitutes
Di Maria - N/A
Pastore - N/A
Palermo - Found the net when he tapped home a rebound from inside the area.
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