Argentina and Holland both off to slow start

The much awaited clash of Argentina vs. Holland is underway and it is half time in Frankfurt. Both teams are looking cautious with slow build ups and there isn’t much pace in Argentinean game as it was against Serbia and Montenegro maybe because they are resting some of the key players or maybe due to the fact they are giving Holland some respect. Though it was Argentina who could have been ahead twice atleast. Once it was Dutch defender’s mistake whose flick hit the crossbar and at another point a shot went inches past the goal, Van der san was beaten there. Holland have their chance too when Dirk kyut’s shot was saved by Roberto Abbondanzieri though he should have passed the ball to his team mate rather than trying from a difficult angle. This game definitely needs a goal to spark things up.

In the other match Serbia and Montenegro started off brilliantly with two goals in two minutes though I must say the defending in both occasions was horrendous to say the least. Côte D'ivoire hit back strongly and got one goal back in 37th minute with a penalty when Albert nadj was sent off with second booking, second one was received when he so idiotically handled the ball inside his own box it seemed he forgot for a moment that he is playing soccer and thought of it as a Volley ball game. Côte D'ivoire though enjoyed above 65% of the possession but failed to equalize, conditions aren’t easier either in Munich since it was raining and players were struggling on wet pitch. But the first half was full of events according to the commentator it had events enough for a season :D. Though my stupid broadcasters have ruined any chance to view any highlights when they started telecasting commercials after the break :(. I know I know they get paid for this but they have one other channel for this and everyone knows apart from the supporters of playing nations hardly anyone would be watching this one so highlights should have been shown, maybe they will after the match but who will watch it then :P. anyhow second half has started and me going to watch the rest of the match now.