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Ready to start the final game of the day.

This will be Argentina's 13th World cup, holding a record of 33-19-8. Argentina has a successful run in the Cup. The hosting squad Argentina won the World Cup in 1978 and then again in Mexico in 1986. While losing in the finals in 1930 and 1990. Despite all the success, they are coming off a dissapointing 1-1-1 showing in the 2002 Cup.
For the Cote de Ivory this will be their first appearence also.

We have our first goal by Argentina's Crespo, coming off a great run into the 6 to finish a cross. 24th minute, Argentina 1-0 Ivory Coast

This is an amazing match, that last header and save was incredible. The speed on the field, wow.

No offsides called, Argentina makes it 2-0 in the 37th minute. Great run through the defense to get the ball in the box and finish it.

Thats the half, Argentina leads 2-0.

halftime stats.....Shots 8-6 IV, on goal 4-3 IC.....Corners 4-2 IC.....fouls 7-5 Argentina....offsides 3-0 Argentina...saves 4-2 Argentina....cards(yellow) 1 Argentina....time of possesion Agentina 54% IC 46%

Ivory Coast has played well during the fast half and I feel they find themselves extremely unfortunate to be down 2-0. Great goals by Argentina none the less but the Ivory Coast certainly looks dangerous and like they could quite easily score multiple times in the second half.

This has been another great match, the speed and skill of these two teams are incredible. Some good oppurtunities and missed chances make this a watcher. Should be a very exciting second half!

..i'm watching this..on what I believe is a Portuguese broadcast.. I can't understand anything other than the names..but it's already more entertaining than other broadcasts.

Terribler dive by Argentina to give a yellow to IC. That was a bad dive! Eboue gets the booking.