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From FA Cup Champions to League Two strugglers: The sad story of Portsmouth FC
Football and life are things which can change without giving you a clear indication of it before actually changing. They are things which can change in a flash and we are left to ponder exactly what went wrong, or right. In some cases, these changes are the mere fruits of our past doings which later come back to haunt us in a rather frightening manner. Of course, we often don’t receive premonitions about what is left to come and we are left to bear the fruits of all that we once instigated.
Loyalists who have seen their club reach the unassailable heights and the bowels in the space of just 5 years deserve a salute. They have hung around with their side even when the darkest of times took their toll on their club during a financial crisis. The case with Pompey fans is quite similar and rather saddening when viewed externally. After climbing up to the unimaginable heights of English Football after laying their hands on the FA Cup in 2008, nobody in this world could’ve foreseen what this club would endure in the approaching years.
Much like Portsmouth, there have been others who have taken this fall. Notably Leeds United and Coventry City, but this decline wasn’t as disastrous as what Portsmouth went through. And the above mentioned clubs somehow managed to claw their way back up but such possibilities seem bleak, at least for Pompey.
It all kick started when current QPR and former Tottenham manager took over as the Director of Football in 2001. Although, he was being tipped to take over at Leicester City but he opted to pledge loyalty to Pompey instead. But it didn’t pan out exceptionally well for the then manager Graham Rix who was axed after a poor run of results and then, Harry Redknapp himself took over the reins. And the ‘guvner’ lead them to claiming the League One and gaining automatic promotion to the Premier League.
But, a serious financial crisis had already engulfed Portsmouth back in the 1998-99 season and due to the presence of outstanding debts, the club went into financial administration. At the fag end of that season, the club was aided in it’s bid to tide over the crisis by a takeover by Milan Mandaric.
Harry Redknapp was compelled into offering a resignation midway through his 2nd Premier League campaign after a disagreement with chairman Mandaric. Both Mandaric and Redknapp were actually accused of tax evasion during their time at Portsmouth in 2012. Redknapp went onto claim the vacant managerial throne at Southern rivals Southampton only to return to Fratton Park in 2005. By the time Harry managed Southampton, Pompey had two managers failing to get grips on the English game in Velimir Zajec, the former Dinamo Zagreb manager and Alain Perrin, the current coach of the Chinese National side.
Early in 2006, another change in ownership followed as the club were bought by businessman Alexandre Gaydamak. And all due to Gaydamak’s allowances, which allowed Portsmouth to buy practically a whole new first team.
So, then in the English summer of 2007, nobody realized that their mouth watering new signings were a curse in disguise. The new acquisitions included former Arsenal star Nwanku Kanu from West Bromwich Albion, former Man United European cup winner Andy Cole from Man City, former Spurs and Arsenal defender Sol Campbell, Glen Johnson on loan from Chelsea, stopper David James from Man City, Djimi Traore from Charlton and Manuel Fernandez on loan from Portuguese giants SL Benfica, among others.
And their business in the transfer window seemingly worked as the club finished 9th in the proceeding season for the very first time since 1950, just a single point adrift of European qualification. And Redknapp was rewarded with a new contract which was supposed to keep him at the helm till 2011.
And Redknapp paid off the faith placed in him by making two more high quality signings in the form of Lass Diarra from Arsenal and Jermaine Defoe from Tottenham in January. And even the players delivered the goods and service, helping Pompey to an 8th position in the Premier League. And the best of all, the Pompey lads did what wasn’t expected nine years ago. As the last blast in the whistle was sounded at a jam packed Wembley stadium on the 17th of May in 2008, travelers from the South of England couldn’t believe what was unfolding in front of their eyes. Their beloved club Portsmouth, had won the FA Cup. But the fans were oblivious to the deadly fate that awaited their club, all being the consequences of a financial crisis that has left a blemishing mark on the history of the club.
The performances helped them earn a spot in the 2008-09 UEFA Cup and they claimed a victory in their very first European clash after a 2-0 win over Vitoria Guimaraes, which ultimately helped them progress into the group stages of the competition. But with a club like Tottenham in pursuit of Harry Redknapp, the inevitable had to happen. Arsenal legend Tony Adams, who was Redknapp’s assistant manager at that time was promoted to the managerial role. Another historic day unfolded at Fratton Park in November 2008 when the Tony Adams led outfit claimed a 2-2 draw with Italian giants AC Milan.
However, a sudden dip in performances followed as Portsmouth were eliminated from the FA Cup after a loss at the hands of Swansea and as a result, Tony Adams was axed from his position. Adams blamed a lack of financial support for his failure at the South Coast club. Youth team gaffer Paul Hart was promoted to hold a managerial position who later kept the club out of the dreaded relegation zone after the season concluded. But, as financial issues began to cloud the club, Portsmouth had to sell off both Lass Diarra and Jermaine Defoe to Real Madrid and Spurs respectively.
And as a pre season beckoned, another change in ownership followed as Arab businessman Sulaiman al Fahim purchased the club and to help get rid of the crisis the club was enduring, prized assets such as Peter Crouch, Sylvain Distin, Niko Kranjcar and Glen Johnson were offloaded. And Al Fahim’s ownership could last only for 40 days. Ali Al Faraj purchased the club and his firm Falcondrone Ltd. bought 90% of Al-Fahim’s stake in Portsmouth. In October, the club admitted that they were short of finances and some of the players and staff weren’t being paid.
Hart was sacked from his position after the club was left languishing at the bottom of the table and former Chelsea manager assumed control of matters.
However, at the start of the year of 2010, al-Faraj lost his stake in Portsmouth to a debtor as part of a repayment agreement on one of his loans which he was supposed to pay. In 2010, Balram Chainrai loaned former owner Ali al-Faraj £17 million, secured through collateral of Fratton Park grounds and the club itself. And as AL-Faraj failed to meet a scheduled repayment of the dues, Chainrai took control of the club.
His intentions were to sell the club off as soon as possible and leased out Fratton Park back to Pompey. In late February, a formal announcement regarding the fact that the club had entered administration followed. On top of that, 9 points were supposed to be subtracted from the club’s tally of points and Andrew Andronikou, Peter Kubik and Michael Kiely of accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young were appointed by the club as administrators. As a result, Portsmouth became the first club enter a state of administration.
In March 2010, administrator Andrew Andronikou revealed that the club would be looking to start the next season with a whole new squad. Players with expiring contracts would be allowed to leave and Portsmouth FC were looking to sell between eight and ten players. Overall, up to twenty players could leave at the end of the season. The club would be looking to build their team from free transfers in the summer transfer window to save money.
But, despite of all the backroom crises and substantial financial glitches, the club managed to reach the FA Cup final. This time around, they were to come face to face with would be Premier League Champions Chelsea and Pompey were defeated 2-0. And as far as the league was concerned, Pompey finished rock bottom, 16 points off 17 placed West Ham United.
In June 2010, Steve Cotterill was appointed as the manager with the club in dire financial difficulties. And the Englishman, helped Portsmouth achieve some stability during some turbulent times of a possible liquidation as the club finished 16th in the Championship division. In June 2011, Convers Sports Initiatives owned by Russian Vladimir Antonov completed its takeover of the club.
Steve Cotterill was attracting interest from Nottingham Forest and joined them in early October 2011, after offering a resignation. Following his departure, Michael Appleton was announced as the new manager.
In November 2011, A European arrest warrant is issued for Antonov following the collapse of a Lithuanian bank. And with HM Revenue and Customs chasing the club for £1.6m in unpaid taxes, the club again enters administration, suffering a 10-point deduction. Rather unsurprisingly, Portsmouth suffered relegation to League One, whereupon their entire playing staff left their jobs.
On 29 November 2011, Antonov resigned as chairman of Portsmouth after parent company Convers Sports Initiatives entered administration. On 24 January 2012, Portsmouth were issued with a winding up petition by HMRC for over £1.6 million in unpaid taxes, which was heard on 20 February. And again in February, the club went into administration for the second time in 2 years, bringing them another 10 point deduction.
At the start of the 2012-13 campaign, new manager Michael Appleton has to cobble together a squad on next to no or meagre resources. Months later, Appleton left the club to join Blackpool and Guy Whittingham is appointed as a caretaker but could never succeed in bringing a halt to what they were suffering from.
Portsmouth were unable to find a manager on a long-term basis due to their financial state. The club went on a record winless run, playing their 20th game without a win in February 2013, the streak stretching back to October 2012 when the club defeated Shrewsbury. The winless streak lasted a total of 23 matches, finally ending on 2 March 2013 as Portsmouth won 2–1 away at Crewe Alexandra.
As the club failed to wrestle with relegation to the 4th tier, Portsmouth Supporters’ Trust finally assumed control of the club from the administrators. However, things continue to deteriorate on the pitch and the club’s demotion to the fourth tier for the first time since 1978 is finally secured.
The situation, is nothing short of shattering, more from an outside perspective than from a perspective of a Portsmouth fan. It’s way devastating to witness a club sink to the lowest possible bowels of English football 5 years after laying their hands on arguably the biggest trophy of England. It’s indicative of the fact that, not just in football but even in life, you can never escape from bearing the fruits of what you did in the past. Portsmouth’s example is one of the most depressing ones you’d ever come across but let’s hope that no other club goes through such a cataclysmic and catastrophic period in the future.
And as far as the Pompey fans are concerned, it’s very good to see that they still are by the side of their club. They have gone through everything you can go through but they haven’t lost faith yet. Yes, Fratton Park may not be filling to its fullest and wouldn’t be rocking due to ecstatic fans watching their side take on a star studded AC Milan but for them, it’s just a case of hanging around where they are. And if there’s something that Portsmouth deserve, then it’s a salute…
Argentina will be aiming for a record-breaking 16th Copa America title when they take on Colombia
The Copa America 2024 is set for an electrifying conclusion as defending champions Argentina face off against Colombia at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida on Sunday. This highly anticipated final marks the first-ever Copa America final meeting between these two footballing powerhouses. Argentina aim to secure a record-breaking 16th title, making them the most successful side in the competition’s history.
Argentina’s road to the final has been marked by grit and determination. They navigated a nerve-wracking penalty shootout against Ecuador in the quarter-finals before securing a comfortable 2-0 victory over Canada in the semi-finals. Julian Alvarez opened the scoring, followed by a historic goal from Lionel Messi, who now stands as the second-highest male goalscorer in international football with 109 goals.
Argentina’s unbeaten streak now extends to 10 matches, and they remain unbeaten in major tournament knockout games on American soil since the 1994 World Cup. It is no understatement that they go into the clash as favourites.
Colombia are no pushovers, however. They have been in exceptional form. Since their 1-0 loss to Argentina in World Cup qualifying in February 2022, they have embarked on a record-breaking unbeaten run of 28 matches.
Jefferson Lerma’s header gave Colombia the lead before Daniel Munoz’s red card put them at a numerical disadvantage against Uruguay. Despite this setback, Colombia’s resilience shone through as they held on to secure their place in the final. The victory over Uruguay was marred by a brawl involving Uruguayan players and Colombian supporters, but Colombia’s focus remained unwavering. This final represents a chance for Colombia to end a long wait since their first Copa America triumph in 2001.
Team News and Predicted XI
Argentina
For the final, Argentina face no injury or suspension issues. Head coach Lionel Scaloni is expected to maintain an unchanged lineup. The defence will feature a solid back four with Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, and Nicolas Tagliafico, with Emiliano Martinez as the goalkeeper.
In the midfield, Enzo Fernandez and Rodrigo De Paul are anticipated to keep their places, even though Giovani Lo Celso and Exequiel Palacios are pushing for a start. Angel Di Maria is poised for his international farewell on the right wing. Alexis Mac Allister, who has been impressive on the international stage, will play a crucial role, linking up with Messi from the midfield.
Lionel Messi, who overcame a leg injury to play the full match against Canada, will lead the attack alongside Julian Alvarez. Lautaro Martinez, the tournament’s top scorer, is expected to begin on the bench and should be brought on in the second half.
Predicted Playing XI (4-4-2): Emi. Martinez; Molina, Romero, Lis. Martinez, Tagliafico; Mac Allister, E. Fernandez, De Paul, Di Maria; Messi, Alvarez
Colombia
With Daniel Munoz suspended, Santiago Arias is set to start at right-back, joining Davinson Sanchez, Carlos Cuesta, and Johan Mojica in a solid four-man backline. Camilo Vargas will likely be the goalkeeper.
In midfield, Jefferson Lerma and Richard Ríos are expected to form the double pivot, providing protection for the defence and allowing the attacking players to push forward.
Captain James Rodriguez, who has recorded a tournament-high six assists, will continue in the number 10 role. He will be supported by Liverpool’s Luis Diaz and Fluminense’s Jhon Arias on the flanks.
Jhon Cordoba, who has contributed with two goals and two assists, is expected to lead the attack, with Jhon Duran and Rafael Santos Borre available as options.
Predicted Playing XI (4-2-3-1): Vargas; Santiago Arias, Sanchez, Cuesta, Mojica; Rios, Lerma; Jhon Arias, Rodriguez, Diaz; Cordoba
Key Stats
- Victory will see Argentina win their 16th Copa America title, making them the most successful side in the competition’s illustrious history.
- Colombia are unbeaten in their last 28 international games.
- Argentina have won 26 of their 43 meetings against Colombia in all competitions.
- A win for Colombia will see them win just their second Copa America title, their first since 2001.
Match Deciding Duel
Enzo Fernandez (Argentina) vs James Rodriguez (Colombia)
Argentina have been solid in defence and penetrating their backline has proven to be a challenge for most sides in the competition. Colombia have a rather dynamic attack but will depend on the veteran James Rodriguez to act as the playmaker.
With the likes of Luis Diaz able to make the most of opportunities, the onus will be on Enzo Fernandez to ensure Rodriguez does not have space to manoeuvre in. The duel between the two players could certainly set the tone for which way the cookie crumbles on the night.
Prediction
Argentina 2-1 Colombia
The clash is likely to be an entertaining one with the midfield battle expected to set the tone for the result. Argentina. however, have more strength in depth and the ability to bring a player of Lautaro Martinez’s calibre off the bench in the second half is akin to a cheat code. The Inter Milan star is expected to lead the defending champions to a close 2-1 win on the night.
Spain and England will face off for continental supremacy in the Euro 2024 final
As Euro 2024 reaches its climax, the football world braces for a thrilling final between Spain and England at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. This highly anticipated match will determine the champions of Europe, with Spain looking to add to their illustrious history and England aiming to lift the Henri Delaunay Trophy for the first time.
Spain, guided by Luis de la Fuente, entered the tournament somewhat under the radar but quickly established themselves as a formidable contender. They navigated the so-called ‘Group of Death’ with ease, securing nine points from three matches against Croatia, Italy, and Albania. Impressively, they emerged from the group stage without conceding a goal to an opposition player.
In the knockout stages, Spain demonstrated their resilience and quality. A stunning 4-1 comeback against Georgia in the last-16 and a tense extra-time victory over hosts Germany in the quarter-finals showcased their grit and talent. The semi-final against France was another test of their mettle, with young star Lamine Yamal lighting up the Allianz Arena and Dani Olmo sealing the win.
Spain’s journey to the final has not been without challenges, but their blend of experience and youthful exuberance has seen them through. They now stand on the brink of history, aiming to become the first European men’s team to win four major tournaments consecutively.
England’s Euro 2024 campaign has been a rollercoaster. Gareth Southgate’s men had a mixed group stage, winning only once against Serbia and drawing against Denmark and Slovenia. Their knockout phase has been a tale of resilience and drama, coming from behind in both the last-16 and quarter-finals.
A lacklustre win over Slovakia and a penalty shootout victory against Switzerland set the stage for a semi-final clash with the Netherlands. Despite early setbacks, including a goal from Dutch prodigy Xavi Simons, England produced their best performance of the tournament. A late winner from Ollie Watkins, following a perfect penalty from Harry Kane, propelled them to their second consecutive Euro final.
Southgate’s squad has shown incredible determination and character, setting new records along the way. Kane’s scoring feats and the team’s ability to perform under pressure have been pivotal to their success.
We take a look at how both sides could line up on the night and what tactics they might employ.
Team News and Predicted XI
Spain
Spain’s bad-tempered quarter-final against Germany saw Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand fall foul of the referee, leading to their suspensions for the semi-final. Both players are now back at De la Fuente’s disposal, bringing much-needed fresh legs to the Roja XI. Carvajal will replace Jesus Navas, while Le Normand should push Nacho to the bench.
Spain are expected to maintain a 4-3-3 formation with Unai Simon in goal. Daniel Carvajal and Marc Cucurella should hold the flanks in defence, while Robin Le Normand and Aymeric Laporte should form the centre-back pairing. Rodri should form the midfield pivot, with Dani Olmo and Fabian Ruiz pushing forward.
Skipper Alvaro Morata should lead the line with the electric duo of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams providing support. Morata was initially a concern given his freak injury after the win against France. Thankfully for Spain, he trained normally and should lead them out.
Predicted Playing XI (4-3-3): Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella; Ruiz, Rodri, Olmo; Yamal, Morata, Williams
England
England arrive in Berlin with a fully fit squad, including Luke Shaw, who has recovered from injury. Shaw’s performance against Switzerland and his effective stint in the semi-final suggests he may start, replacing Kieran Trippier at left-back.
Southgate is likely to stick with his preferred 3-4-2-1 formation. Jordan Pickford will guard the goal, with a back three of John Stones, Harry Maguire, and Marc Guehi.
Shaw and Kyle Walker will operate as wing-backs, while Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham form the midfield pivot. Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka will support captain Harry Kane in attack. Southgate has enough game-changers on the bench and it remains to be seen if he will have the nerve to make bold calls or play the long game and roll the dice.
Predicted Playing XI (4-3-3): Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi; Saka, Mainoo, Rice, Shaw; Bellingham, Foden; Kane
Key Stats
- A victory on the night will see Spain secure their fourth title, making them the most successful side in the competition’s history.
- A win for England will see them triumph in the European Championships for the first time in their history.
- Spain and England have faced off 27 times in all competitions. La Roja have won 10 games while England have won 14. Three games ended in a draw.
- England have never lost to Spain in a UEFA European Championship clash before.
Match Deciding Duel
Lamine Yamal (Spain) vs Luke Shaw (Spain)
Lamal has been a critical difference-maker for Spain in this year’s tournament and will hope to end it on a high. Up against the recently returned Luke Shaw, he will aim to run rings against the English veteran.
Shaw’s ability to get caught out could provide Yamal the space he needs to run into and put the English backline into disarray. This should also subsequently free up Dani Olmo to make his trademarks into the box.
Prediction
Spain 1-1 England (Spain to Win on Penalties)
England will be keen to end their trophy drought and also go one better than last time around. While they have a strong squad with plenty of depth, Southgate’s inability to take calculated risks should play right into Spain’s hands. It remains unlikely that the trophy will go ‘home’ anytime soon.
Argentina and Canada will face off in the first semifinal of Copa America 2024, a repeat of the competition opener from Group A
Canada have a golden opportunity to make history as they face defending champions Argentina in the first semi-final of Copa America 2024 at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.
In a rematch of their tournament opener, Canada can become the second CONCACAF team to reach the Copa America final. Both sides advanced to the semi-finals via penalty shootouts, with Argentina defeating Ecuador and Canada overcoming Venezuela after 1-1 draws in regular time respectively.
Argentina’s path to the semi-finals has been fortified by their exceptional defence and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. The victory over Ecuador secures their fifth consecutive appearance in the Copa America semi-finals. Historically, Argentina have been strong at this stage, progressing in seven of their last eight attempts, with the only setback being against Brazil in 2019.
A triumph on Tuesday would mark the first time Argentina reached the Copa America final as defending champions since 1959. Scaloni’s team has been defensively sound, conceding just once throughout the tournament. The Albiceleste are unbeaten in their last nine matches across all competitions, allowing only three goals during this period.
On the other hand, Canada has shown remarkable resilience since their initial loss to Argentina. Jesse Marsch’s squad has conceded just once in their last three games. They are the third CONCACAF team to reach the Copa America semi-finals in their debut appearance, following Honduras and Mexico. They are also the first from the region to advance this far since the USA in 2016.
This semi-final marks Canada’s fifth appearance in the final four of a continental tournament this century. They have progressed beyond this stage twice, in the 2023 Nations League and the 2000 Gold Cup. Canada aims to emulate Mexico’s 2001 Copa America run, where Mexico reached the final before losing to Colombia.
Argentina’s defensive stability and tactical discipline under Scaloni will be pivotal, also giving their world-class frontline a base to build upon. Canada, under Marsch, has transformed into a more disciplined and resilient team. Jonathan David and Alphonso Davies will be crucial in breaking down Argentina’s defence. SoccerSouls takes a closer look at this clash.
Team News and Predicted XI
Argentina
Lionel Messi was not at his best against Ecuador and will be keen to make amends for the penalty miss in the shootout. he missed the final group game with a hamstring injury but now appears to be back to full fitness.
Lionel Scaloni is likely to retain his flexible 4-3-3 formation with Emiliano Martínez in goal. He should be protected by the back four of Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez and Marcos Acuna.
Midfielder Leandro Paredes should perform the role of the pivot in the centre, giving Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister and the dynamic Rodrigo De Paul the freedom to push forward. Lionel Messi is expected to don the playmaker’s role with Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez leading the line. Angel Di Maria will offer Argentina another option off the bench should they need to shift gears.
Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Emi. Martinez; Molina, Romero, Li. Martinez, Acuna; Mac Allister, Paredes, De Paul; Messi, La. Martinez, Alvarez
Canada
Inter Milan Tajon Buchanan remains a major doubt for Canada after he suffered a broken tibia during training just days before their match against Venezuela. This injury puts his participation in doubt not just for the semi-final clash against Argentina but also for the remainder of the tournament.
Jesse Marsch has an otherwise fully fit squad to choose from for the clash and is expected to set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Maxime Crépeau in goal. The shot-stopper should be protected by the back four of Alistair Johnston, Moise Bombito, Derek Cornelius, and Alphonso Davies.
Stephen Eustáquio and Jonathan Osorio should form the double pivot, freeing up Jonathan David to act as the playmaker. Cyle Larin should start up front, with Richie Laryea and Jacob Shaffelburg providing support out wide.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Crepeau; Johnston, Bombito, Cornelius, Davies; Osorio, Eustaquio; Laryea, David, Shaffelburg; Larin
Key Stats
- Argentina have never conceded a goal against Canada.
- Argentina have not lost a major tournament match on U.S. soil since a 3-2 defeat to Romania in the 1994 World Cup’s round of 16.
- A win on the night will see Canmada make it to their first-ever Copa America final at the first time of asking.
- Argentina have not made it to the final of the competition as defending champions since 1959.
Match Deciding Duel
Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) vs Derek Cornelius (Canada)
Lautaro Martinez is the top scorer in the tournament this season and has made it a habit of scoring late goals for Argentina. This augurs well for a side that is defensively compact, giving them a second wind to settle the game as the opposition gets tired. Derek Cornelius will have his hands full all night but will know that he cannot slack off for even a second with Martinez on the prowl.
Argentina’s ability to score late coupled with Canada’s vulnerabilities in the second half of the game makes for a thrilling finale in the final 30 minutes of the first semifinal. While Argentina do have several threats and matchwinners in their lineup, Martinez’s clinical touch has given them the edge this summer. He will certainly be aiming to make a difference once again on Tuesday.
Transfer Watch
Jonathan David
The LOSC Lille attacker is Canada’s trump card going forward and is expected to leave the Ligue 1 giants this summer. David is a pacy player whose ability to get into space and clinical ability in the box helps make a difference. While several clubs are keeping tabs on him, a solid showing against the defending FIFA World Cup holders will only help boost his profile among potential suitors.
David will be up against the meanest defence in the competition on the night. The duo of Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martinez aren’t just formidable defenders but their ‘take no prisoners’ approach will certainly add a physical element to the duel. David is unlikely to come up against a meaner backline in the competition and how well he handles this challenge could determine his stock this summer.
Prediction
Argentina 2-0 Canada
Both teams will be familiar with each other having felt each other out on the opening day. The stakes are much higher this time round and Canada will be hoping for a monumental upset. Argentina were handed a late scare against Ecuador and that perhaps will ensure they don’t take Tuesday’s game for granted. The game should be a hard-fought one with Argentina’s match winners making the difference in the second half of the game.
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