Argentina vs Mexico

Argentina set up a quarter-final meeting with Germany after a controversial 3-1 win over Mexico in their last 16 clash in Johannesburg.just as England had been incensed earlier on Sunday when a Frank Lampard shot that clearly crossed the goal-line was not awarded in their match against Germany, so Mexico had the right to feel aggrieved by another example of awful officiating.Javier Aguirre’s side probably edged an engrossing opening phase to the contest, but they never recovered after Carlos Tevez headed Argentina in front despite being yards offside when the ball was played to him by Lionel Messi.Mexico players protested to the officials, but referee Roberto Rosetti awarded the goal after consulting his assistant.

Tempers were flying as expected in a South American tie to qualify to the next round.Argentina were gifted their second goal on 33 minutes when Ricardo Osorio gave the ball away to Gonzalo Higuain and he scored his fourth goal of the tournament.The Tevez goal was clearly still a source of frustration and several Mexicans surrounded Italian referee Roberto Rosetti and his team as they made their way from the field.The rising Manchester united star did shine for Mexico as he found the net and deserved to be playing in a good side.Argenina set up a titanic clash with Germany in the next round but will use the advantage of playing early in the knockouts to rest,recover and re energise.Maradonas men weren’t at their personal best today but avoided the potential slip and live to fight another day.Argentina progress to the next round and Diego Armando Maradonas remarkable story continues….. Argentina 3 Mexico 1