Extraordinary Swindle Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Argentina knock out rivals Brazil (BBC)Argentina beat Brazil 3-0 to set up an Olympic final against Nigeria in the men's football competition. Sergio Aguero put Argentina ahead on 53 minutes when he chested in a low cross before his glanced shot added a second. Ronaldinho's free-kick hit the post for Brazil and Alexandre Pato was dubiously ruled offside when he touched in a Marcelo cross in the aftermath. Juan Riquelme's penalty finished off a Brazil side who had Lucas Leiva and Thiago Neves sent off late on. Lucas was sent off on 81 minutes for a foul on Liverpool team-mate Javier Mascherano, who was also the victim of a challenge which saw Neves see red minutes later. The tackles were a signal of Brazil's frustration towards the end of a match in which they only came to life after conceding the opening goal early in the second half. Up to then, Argentina had shaded a tight affair as both sides lacked a clinical edge in the final third. But Aguero changed that when he guided home a powerfully struck Angel di Maria cross off his chest from six yards. Almost immediately, Rafael Sobis hit the post with a well-struck shot as Brazil finally threatened the Argentine goal. Brazil left themselves exposed searching for an equaliser and Lionel Messi's run across the box started an attack which saw Ezequiel Garay drive in a low cross and Aguero touch in for his side's second just before the hour mark. Ronaldinho then saw his 25-yard set piece curler come back off the post as the woodwork again denied Brazil and, even though Pato seemed level when he sidefooted in Marcelo's cross, he was ruled offside. Brazil's misery was only compounded when Riquelme stroked in a penalty after Breno's foul on Aguero and by their late dismissals. Argentina emerged deserved winners and they will now go on to defend their Olympic title from Athens four years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redkop Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Just watched it... that ref certainly didn't like tackles from behind... though IMO, both tackles were a bit cynical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofus77 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 so both players sent off, does that mean they are coming home ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libero Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 so both players sent off, does that mean they are coming home ?Better read the post first before you come out with stupid questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floyd Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Would of been so much sweeter in Lucas got sent off for actually going over the top, two footed, on Anderson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuriska Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Would of been so much sweeter in Lucas got sent off for actually going over the top, two footed, on Anderson. Would be a bit hard as they were in the same team. Maybe you meant Mascherano against Anderson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimbeux Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Better read the post first before you come out with stupid questions. So they miss the bronze medal game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassony Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Would be a bit hard as they were in the same team. Maybe you meant Mascherano against Anderson? I think he knew that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Makaveli Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Just watched it... that ref certainly didn't like tackles from behind... though IMO, both tackles were a bit cynical. Ya , lucas followed up ever so slightly with the other leg also. wasnt just a stride in my opinion but I may be wrong. I think the matter should be investigated by rafa and if it turns out that Lucas was venting some kind of bad blood, then he should be delth with harshly. However, maybe, just maybe Lucas was simply trying to get home earlier (due to the 3rd place playoff) and knew what he was doing when he made that tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma_chaud Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 just saw the highlights. who was that commentator on bbc, he was a shocker. red card for lucas a bit harsh. IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Makaveli Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Better read the post first before you come out with stupid questions. How are babies made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassony Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 just saw the highlights. who was that commentator on bbc, he was a shocker. red card for lucas a bit harsh. IMO I agree, both reds were harsh, the commentator was shocking Masch was great, he is taking the Hamman fall to a new level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassony Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Ya , lucas followed up ever so slightly with the other leg also. wasnt just a stride in my opinion but I may be wrong. I think the matter should be investigated by rafa and if it turns out that Lucas was venting some kind of bad blood, then he should be delth with harshly. Don't be such a drama queen, I am sure I saw Lucas go to Mascherano to apologize straight away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Makaveli Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Don't be such a drama queen, I am sure I saw Lucas go to Mascherano to apologize straight away i didnt see him say sorry, the clip cut off from there.... as for drama queens, leave the name callin for the wife please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassony Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 i didnt see him say sorry, the clip cut off from there.... as for drama queens, leave the name callin for the wife please. I think you could just about able to see him walk towards Masch before the clip is cut off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Makaveli Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 fair enough, well if so then great. we dont need bad blood between them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stoop Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Both red cards were ridiculous. If he reffed in the Premier league most of his matches would have to be abandoned through lack of players. Anyone know who was co-commentating, seems to have the same level of understanding of football as a bad Jeff Winter? And I'm sure Masch and Lucas have seen/been in worse tackles in training. There'll be no lasting animosity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahnee Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 How are babies made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So Cal Red Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Better read the post first before you come out with stupid questions. so when are we signing Barry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adeel Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 so when are we signing Barry? If we sign him before 31st August, then i am sure there will be a cluase inserted which will prevent him from playing for us against Aston Villa and and as thank you Villa will drop couple million quids off the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GrandpaSimpson Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 If we sign him before 31st August, then i am sure there will be a cluase inserted which will prevent him from playing for us against Aston Villa and and as thank you Villa will drop couple million quids off the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma_chaud Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 If we sign him before 31st August, then i am sure there will be a cluase inserted which will prevent him from playing for us against Aston Villa and and as thank you Villa will drop couple million quids off the price. wishful thinking, you can only do that for a loaned player and not for a player that is actually bought and sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floyd the barber Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 feel bad for lucas who had a great tournament, didnt have a great game today though.. Masch was fantastic again...people might think that their side revolves round riquelme and messi, but really masch is the one controlling it...time and time again he brought the ball out of midfield looking for one of the playmakers... Plus his 30 yard run when he was taken out by lucas was awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymrococh Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 (edited) wishful thinking, you can only do that for a loaned player and not for a player that is actually bought and soldYou can put any clause in a contract that you like, as long as both parties agree. Like Anelka's infamous Ixnay on the aygay umorsray clause. Edited August 20, 2008 by Paul Caruso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomez Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 You can put any clause in a contract that you like, as long as both parties agree. Like Anelka's infamous Ixnay on the aygay umorsray clause. Fairly sure a clause preventing a player on another team from playing against you would constitute third party interference and would thus be illegal. Unless of course man u did it, with say Howard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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