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September 6, 2011

How Argentina beat Nigeria 3-1

How Argentina beat Nigeria 3-1

Argentina, Tuesday,  had its pound of flesh against the Super Eagles  in far away Bangladesh as the South Americans defeated Nigeria 3-1  in an international friendly.

In June, when both teams met in Abuja, the Eagles humbled Argentina 4-1.

BANGLADESH, Dhaka : Argentina footballer Di Maria Angel (R) vies for the ball with the Nigerian footballer Mikel John (L) during a friendly match against Nigeria at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka on September 6, 2011. Agentina defeated Nigeria 3-1. AFP PHOTO

 

Gonzalo Higuain scored the first goal 25min  into the game while A.D. Maria  scored Argentina’s second 2minutes later. Chinedu Obasi scored the Eagles’ lone goal 2mins into the second half.

However, Elderson Echiejile scored an own goal in the 66th minute as Argentina won the explosive encounter 3-1.

Do have your say:
What is your view on the match? Did the Eagles play up to expectations? What are their lapses and how can it be remedied in subsequent matches?