England vs Argentina - match thread.

by **Biltong** Sat 10 Sep 2011, 8:52 am

My prediction was England by 10, so hopefully the Argentinians give a good account of themselves.

This will have to be a great match to live up to the one we have just seen.

by Davie Sat 10 Sep 2011, 8:58 am

All good high scoring games so far. I wonder if this one will break the mould - though to be fair to England and Argentina, this is probably the closest match on paper yet so one could expect it to be a bit cagier

by dubh_linn Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:01 am

Biltong its highky unlikely the next game will be as entertaining as the teams are well matched and try scoring opportunities will be few and far between in all probability....glad i got out of bed for the last one though!

by **Biltong** Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:03 am

Yeah i agree it won't be so open, but the physicality in the next match will be entertaining if both teams bring it on. Yahoo

by Thomond Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:05 am

England should win this by 10 points or so. I don't see Argentina causing them much trouble.

by majesticimperialman Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:06 am

England cannot afford to take Aregntina lightly if you want an example just look at the France v Japan game.

I hope England win and i expect England to win, but most of all i want England to play a free flowing game, Good luck England.

by Thomond Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:10 am

A Welsh man hoping England win. What is going on here?!

by **Biltong** Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:19 am

This doesn't look like a hugely experienced Argenitian team.

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:29 am

I love how passionate the Argentinians get during their anthem, so inspiring, you can see it really gets them fired up.

by Cari Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:29 am

Lawrence Dallaglio is an awful presenter. He needs training. He knows his stuff, but just can't present it. Sorry ITV, but you could've done better.

I love seeing how emotional the players get during the anthems. Good to see lots of Puma support too. Smile

by Cari Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:30 am

An ad break already?!

by Thomond Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:33 am

I liked that ad. Cmon Argentina.

by nottins Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:34 am

Come on England !

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:35 am

In fairess to England (which is rare for me!), for all of the criticism they receive for the amount of foreign imports in their team, they've only got 1 'foreigner'/import starting today (Tuilagi), and he was schooled here. Not many nations will be able to boast that stat.

by Cari Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:37 am

I wonder what the locals make of the England kit? I find it odd not seeing them in all white.

by eirebilly Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:37 am

I can honestly see Argentinia causing England a few problems but England should be too strong for them in the end. I also have England by 10.

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:38 am

Great start by Argentina, so close to scoring already

Not good that Contepomi is getting treatment alraedy though, not good at all.

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:38 am

Poor discipline from England in the early stages.

by Taylorman Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:40 am

Evening gents. Just got in. Missed the japan game. Sounded like a good one.
New covered stadium for this one so there could be some scoring if they want to.
Looks like we are going to start seeing upsets.
The loser of this could be playing NZ so both will be wanting this.
Argies attacking this black team at the moment.
Go argie!

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:41 am

3-0 great start Argentina, England getting a warning already, really need to watch their discipline.

by Cari Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:41 am

Taylorman - there are women here too... Whistle

England need to watch their discipline. The Pumas will take whatever points they can.

by Mad for Chelsea Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:42 am

Easter in penalty machine mode, England looking very nervous, need to settle, get some possesion, get some territory...

by eirebilly Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:43 am

I doubt very much that England will underestimate Argentinia. They will know that they will have a very physical encounter. I think that it will be very close up until 65-70mins and then England will draw clear.

by mrzimmerman Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:44 am

"England will have to come back from being behind to win this one." Nick Mullins.

Haha, typical commentary from a channel obsessed with football. Really made me laugh though. Technically true but come on! Don't be so dramatic Nick.

Anyway, enjoying the game, watched everyone of the WC so far and this is easily the most intense.

by dubh_linn Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:44 am

Thomond wrote:A Welsh man hoping England win. What is going on here?!

thats the magic of the world cup! Very Happy

by Mad for Chelsea Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:46 am

lovely strike from Wilkinson, and England are level

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:47 am

'delicious'??? How can you describe a kick like that? Ridiculous!

by Cari Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:48 am

I don't want to sound fussy, but do they get their shirts from Primark or what? Numbers peeling off already, and SBW's shirt disintergrated yesterday.

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:49 am

ha Mullins always goes for things like that Griff, twas a good kick though.

Cari - aye the shirts are a bit rubbish aren't then?

by Cari Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:51 am

Dreamer - I'm not complaining too loudly. Seeing players lose their shirt is not a bad thing... Wink

Jebus, the Pumas need a decent kicker...

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:51 am

hahahah true Cari!

2 missed kicks by Argentina now, they may very well regret them.

by Mad for Chelsea Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:52 am

Argentina missing out here, that's 6 points gone already

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:52 am

Sort your discipline out England!

by lostinwales Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:53 am

They weren't easy kicks

JW playing great - too much rubbish going on elsewhere tho

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:53 am

what I don't get right, is that the ref has already warned England, they're still getting penalised....why no card? why bother warning them then?

Johnson didn't agree with that decision mind!

Felipe stepping up for a kick now..... oh ouch town, 9 points missed now!

by Gatts Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:54 am

eng fans...what are your feelings on the black shirt (with/without numbers)

by narmstrong Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:54 am

Phil Vickery really is an awful awful commentator

by Dai Tryin Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:55 am

Who is this bill oddy commentator he's already getting on my last nerve!!
Does anyone know of alternative commentary perhaps dige radio??/...Please.

Come on Argentinaaaaa!

by Mad for Chelsea Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:56 am

I'm sorry but this is very one-eyed refereeing, Argentina are flopping to the ground at each ruck and somehow he pings England for going off their feet...

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:56 am

Gatts wrote:eng fans...what are your feelings on the black shirt (with/without numbers)

Dont like it. Whether im just not used to seeing them play in black I dont know. Much prefer the white.

by Artful_Dodger Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:56 am

How an England player hasnt been binned yet is beyond me.

by Dai Tryin Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:56 am

Oh..see my mistake there, thnks narms

by B91212 Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:57 am

England's discipline must improve, they can't have no arguments if someone goes for 10 mins. NZ commentators getting on my nerves a bit, although probably more to do with the fact it's almost 3am here and I'm knackered than anything else.

Kit's a bit crap, wish they would have kept grey as their second strip.

by Cari Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:57 am

Next penalty against England and the bin will be calling...

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:57 am

ah is it Vickery the other commentator?? he's tres crepe.

Finally Argentina slot over one of their kicks!

6-3

YI you're right, England need to get their discipline sorted pronto!

by Gatts Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:58 am

Y I Man wrote:
Gatts wrote:eng fans...what are your feelings on the black shirt (with/without numbers)
Dont like it. Whether im just not used to seeing them play in black I dont know. Much prefer the white.

it is a little concerning as an observer...however it is intended it comes across as a cheap swing at NZ and the numbers comin goff is frankly embarassing

by Cari Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:58 am

"Big Ted" is playing. I wondered what he did after Playschool...

ooh lucky for the Pumas not to concede a try there.

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:58 am

super clearence kick there Contepomi! clap

by eirebilly Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:59 am

He is a bit fussy this ref isnt he.. As long as he is consistent then its ok but if he was going to be then England should possibly have a man in the bin for 10 for repeated infringments and warnings.

by Gatts Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:59 am

if arg can maintain intensity and felipe eng will be in trouble fellas

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