Body-type differentiation between the teams was on full display.
Argentina: compact and agile
England: Taller/longer legs, straight line speed/less twitch
Argentina acknowledged the height differential by opting to pass out into space for their corner kicks for much of the game.
England looked as if they lost their legs early in the match.
Plus, too many tall guys trying to go one on one, and getting swallowed up every time.
Better team won
England's goal was about the only thing England did well
Argentinian was ruthless from the opening whistle.
They pulverized Bellingham during the first 45
Simeone's kid was sinister for a little mite. Reminded me of Brad Marchand going full rat. (Imagine if Pulisic had 1/10th the fire that that kid has. He doesn't)
The entire squad was Marchandesque.
And England went into the fetal position....but....it worked for them vs Mexico
Spain vs Argentina should be a highly tactical battle pitting two incredibly similar teams.
On paper: Spain
Tough to discount Argentina's battle-hardened veteran squad, their mindset, their resolve.
0-0
Penalty kicks
Argentina
Hope I'm wrong and we get a 5-4 rollercoaster.
