🔴[LIVE] Colombia vs Argentina | South American Qualifiers 2024 | Match Live Today

[Applause] nurma [Applause] Peres hoists it forward that's put paid to a promising move Akuna he's got away and the counter is on nothing wrong with that tackle ball won cleanly Messi is onto it and can take it up and here's Messi here's the cross there's been quite a few crosses coming in from that left hand side no doubt this is an area they've identified as a potential weakness in their opposition and they're willing to exploit it well the defense have two choices deal with the man or or deal with the space he come loose and he's it's HS well I'm not quite sure he needed to Hold Up play quite as much as he did then a couple of his teammates were very annoying [Applause] whipped in and he's there to cut it out tries to get it Forward quickly well they can break here going [Applause] through James Rodriguez he can get that clear great strength too strong for his opponent that's one way of try to make things happen there's a few who could follow that example oh well intercepted really alerts the danger and it's Di Maria Di Maria [Applause] tries to locate someone up [Applause] front Akuna Akuna goes looking Messi he's got options out wide gets away from his opponents promising cross tries to get it clear here comes another cross there will be a throw [Applause] in and it's played for W it's being played forward questions were asked but he's given the answers Akuna forward it goes a play for a throw played it again defending of the desperate variety and it's messy chance fly the Turning of the screw comes to mind Peter they've got them where they want [Applause] them yeah that's top defending in preventing him turning which can open up many possibilities needed a better pass there well that's where he wants it well red he sorted that out [Applause] Akuna plays It Forward throw it the message is clear None Shall Pass brings it Forward gets it back Messi he sit forward he's made sure that that won't get through Akuna B's got out of play Messi whistle gone that's a foul he knew what was coming that's a yellow [Applause] card and the Finish they've got a corner here [Applause] Peres chance to break looking to hit the front line well positioned to make that [Applause] interception D Maria and it's D Maria forward it goes and here's the chance to counter just brushed off the ball [Applause] there Di Maria it's gone out for a throwi [Applause] [Applause] in by this is becoming a stroll well it's been a an absolutely fabulous spell for them and they're starting to look Unstoppable there could be more on the way and it's Messi Argentina have a free kick [Applause] and it's played forward done very well to [Applause] intervene looked promising but eventually farted without doing any harm tries to get it Forward quickly a really good feat from it [Applause] Akuna with the Cross Field ball quick ball forward has he found his man it's hams oh he's missed it yeah maybe the circumstances are beginning to Heap on the pressure because they're trying to force [Applause] [Applause] it Di Maria hoists it forward and that's been one straight back plays it out to the flank there's the cross good take by The Keeper he's read that well forward it goes how many interceptions have we seen now someone's got to up the quality and and set an example gets it back now it's hammer Rodriguez he's on his way he's gone for goal disappointing finish in the end okay it's come to nothing but it's a warning of further threat on the break [Applause] [Applause] and they're not going to make any further progress [Applause] now Akuna plays It Forward lovely feet and it's got through dashing forward at PACE battles to win it back and here's Di Maria ball needed to be better there it's a wasted chance Sanchez sends it forward and it's bessi and here's Di Maria and he has been fouled there well I think the alternative was to stand there and do nothing while he he tried to score and obviously he's not going to allow that Peter is he just a talking to I think yes it is [Applause] Messi and that is quite wonderful well they're very much the better team at the moment Peter and and no doubt we'll be looking to to cause even more damage here Akuna a heavy challenge some excellent tackle here and that one a perfect example and it's played forward it out of H's [Applause] way lovely bit of skill jamez [Applause] Rodriguez out to the right the Maria curing up some magic on the right hand side a really good feat it's a decent looking cross now a chance to break now it's Hames [Applause] Rodriguez Rodriguez tries to get it Forward quickly Jamz Rodriguez goes looking [Applause] forward it goes now it's Messi and it's D Maria now it's Messi oh that's neat now it's Messi Messi up to meet it he's put it wide well he did get himself into a good position something for him to cling to [Applause] good challenge he just stood firm heredes he's given away a free kick played out to the right [Applause] Akuna decent looking ball M Colombia didn't have a great first half they need a change of Fortune cuts it [Applause] out gets into a dangerous position referee's given a throw Messi Di Maria he's got the ball glued to his feet gets it into the middle and it's hoisted clear yeah it looks like a a change of approach and it may just freshen things up it's G for a throw in foot in D Maria that is as far as they got to go and he's straight offside [Applause] Akuna and here's Messi [Applause] it's out for a goal [Applause] kick hoists it Forward defending was strong and firm Messi and it's played forward and it's messy Di Maria that's surely a foul free kick [Applause] [Applause] over to the [Applause] left nicely controlled regardless of the outcome it is good to see someone running at the defense like that [Applause] Di [Applause] Maria tries to get it Forward quickly just brushed off the ball there now it's Di Maria D Maria tries lifting it over Argentina have it back and they can go again and it's D Maria goes direct to the front line Jamz decent ball defending of the desperate variety no messing about just bludgeoned way hoists it Forward cut out in the nick of [Applause] time great strength too strong for his opponent promising move that good inroad into enemy territory but no joy and it's D Maria forward it goes and it's hoisted clear I think they've got to make a statement now to say to their opposition we're not giving up without a scrap to give themselves the belief that this is recoverable with a delicate [Applause] ball hoists it forward [Applause] Akuna Akuna goes looking this the through ball C offside that [Applause] time Keeper's got good distance on that Argentina will think that Now's the Time to shut up shop just ensure you see this out without any more incident Argentina however just have to plow on and hope for a break that was asking just too much of him that's been drilled forward oh good [Applause] interception Messi desperately wants to get on the end of this that's just very well played he can't hurt you with his back to goal and he didn't go for the back heel Sanchez tries to pass forward [Applause] heredes Di Maria Messi so who's he picking out Di Maria Great Leap and he just whacks it away Lura tries to get it Forward quickly can't get the better of his opposite [Applause] number Messi two goals to his name already and the weighted pass oh shoot Sanchez [Applause] LMA gets it back here's the delivery goes for goal and that's past the post do I really need to tell you Peter that he has to do better especially from [Applause] [Applause] there ball has crossed the line and it's a throw and it's D Maria and helps available out wide it's a brilliant interception Sanchez drives it towards the front plays it out to the wing Rodriguez pumps it into the area [Applause] Akuna and it's played [Applause] forward Sanchez plays it [Applause] forward hoists it forward and it's played forward it's been intercepted and that will come to nothing well that's where he wants it shoots and they've been caught out here cleared away they're actually not getting too tight which is interesting no it's probably cautionary uh don't dive in try to pinch it or or intercept so nobody can get in behind [Applause] Akuna tries to get it Forward quickly well played he saw that [Applause] coming forward it goes Peres and it's played forward he's made sure that that won't get through up towards the front line well positioned to make that interception Akuna half an hour gone in the second half Messi and it's the goalkeepers to claim well the moans and groans from the stands now are very Audible [Applause] a real chance to break Rodriguez spreads it towards the left not much subtlety he's launched himself there well the crowd clearly like what they just saw some real No Nonsense [Applause] defending battle to win it back and now the breakway it's a loose ball I have to say that was an exemplary tackle stopped him dead in his [Applause] tracks played in with accuracy [Applause] [Applause] heredes hoet forward loses his balance and loses the ball played in with accuracy questions were asked but he's given the answers tries to get it Forward quickly and it's messy knocks it away play into space out wide diving header looking to hit the front line lovely bit of skill there he came in hard very hard the defense got the better of him this time but I'm sure he'll go again Di [Applause] [Applause] Maria forward it goes played into the middle tries to get it Forward [Applause] quickly and it's D Maria crunching tackle it's a very good battle there terrific to watch and it's played forward Heros Akuna now it's Messi just brushed off the ball there referee's awarded a free [Applause] [Applause] kick looking to get the shots [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] yeah that does look a foul referee's given a free kick sh a goal oh denied at the last [Applause] and that'll go straight through to the keeper Jamz Rodriguez he's got options out wide that is terrific skill that intervention was very necessary [Applause] referee has seen that as a dive well that's just very cynical for him to think he could get away with it is uh is ugly on his part Akuna Akuna drives It Forward he's making good use of his strength there just refuses to be out muscled oh that's nice that's the [Applause] throw too much on it and out of play [Applause] now it's D Maria real [Applause] chance to locate so Jim who would you identify as the key man in this fixture yeah I'm not sure that words can do this fell Justice Peter Lon Messi is one of the the all-time greats that's for sure a fantastic dribbler with a killer ey for a pass and obviously a lethal finisher too everyone knows what he's capable of but stopping him's a very different matter this opposition defense will not be looking forward to this one I can assure you yeah he'll be looking for a goal or two Messi floats one over and it's James Rodriguez [Applause] Messi [Applause] Akuna can he [Applause] deliver oh that is lovely footwork oh well defended that had to be done Lura plays It Forward pass needed to be better than that and he knows it Paredes it's come through and Messi looks to bypass the Midfield and here's [Applause] Messi hit into the middle oh smart save Advantage Lura [Applause] [Applause] heredes hoists it forward that's paid to a promising move Akuna he's got away and the counter is on nothing wrong with that tackle ball won cleanly Messi is onto it and can take it up and here's Messi here's the cross there's been quite a few crosses coming in from that leftand side no doubt this is an area they've identified as a potential weakness in their opposition and they're willing to exploit it well the defense have two choices deal with the man or or deal with the [Applause] space he's come loose and he's it's h well I'm not quite sure he needed to Hold Up play quite as much as he did then a couple of his teammates were very annoyed Whi in and he's there to cut it out tries to get it Forward quickly well they can break here going [Applause] through James Rodriguez you can get that clear great strength too strong for his opponent that's one way of try to make things happen happen there's a few who could follow that example oh well intercepted really alert to the danger it's Di Maria Di [Applause] Maria tries to locate someone up front [Applause] Akuna Akuna goes looking Messi he's got options out wide gets away from his opponents promising cross tries to get it clear here comes another cross there will be a throw [Applause] in and it's played forward it's being played forward questions were asked but he's given the answers Akuna forward it goes play for a throw played it again defending of the desperate variety and it's messy chance fly the Turning of the screw comes to mind Peter they've got them where they want [Applause] them yeah that's top defending in preventing him turning which can open up many possibilities needed a better pass there [Applause] well that's where he wants it well red he sorted that [Applause] out Akuna plays it forward throw it the message is clear None Shall Pass brings it Forward gets it back Messi hoists It Forward he's made sure that that won't get through Akuna B's G out of play Messi whistle gone that's a foul he knew what was coming that's a yellow [Applause] card and the Finish they've got a corner here [Applause] Peres chance to break looking to hit the front line well positioned to make that [Applause] interception Di Maria and it's Di Maria forward it goes and here's the chance to counter just brushed off the ball [Applause] there Di Maria it's G out for a throw [Applause] in by this is becoming a stroll well it's been a an absolutely fabulous spell for them and they're starting to look Unstoppable there could be more on the way and it's Messi Argentina have a free kick [Applause] and it's played forward done very well to [Applause] intervene a looked promising but eventually farted without doing any harm tries to get it Forward quickly a really good feat from him Akuna with the Cross Field [Applause] ball quick ball forward has he found his man it's havam oh he's missed it yeah maybe the circumstances are beginning to Heap on the pressure because they're trying to force it [Applause] Di Maria hoists it forward and that's been one straight back plays it out to the flank there's the cross good take by The Keeper he's read that well forward it goes how many interceptions have we seen now someone's got to up the quality and and set an example gets it back now it's jamez Rodriguez he's on his way he's gone for goal disappointing finish in the end okay it's come to nothing but it's a warning a further threat on the break [Applause] [Applause] and they're not going to make any further progress [Applause] now Akuna plays It Forward lovely feat and it's got [Applause] through dashing forward at PACE battles to win it back and here's Di Maria ball needed to be better there it's a wasted chance Sanchez sends it forward and it's messy and here's Di Maria and he has been fouled there well I think the alternative was to stand there and and do nothing while he he tried to score and obviously he's not going to allow that Peter is he just a talking to I think yes it [Applause] is Messi and that is quite wonderful well they're very much the better team at the moment Peter and and no doubt we'll be looking to to cause even more damage here Akuna a heavy challenge some excellent tackling here and that one a perfect example and it's played forward C it out of H's [Applause] way lovely bit of skill HZ [Applause] Rodriguez out to the right the Maria curing up some magic on the right hand side oh really Good Feet it's a decent looking cross now a chance to break now it's jamez [Applause] Rodriguez Rodriguez tries to get it Forward quickly Jamz Rodriguez goes looking forward it goes now it's Messi and it's Di Maria now it's Messi oh that's neat now it's Messi Messi up to meet it he's put it wide well he did get himself into a good position something for him to cling to [Applause] [Applause] good challenge he just stood firm heredes he's given away a free kick played out to the [Applause] right Akuna decent looking ball mess Colombia didn't have a great first half they need a change of Fortune cuts it [Applause] out gets into a dangerous position referee's given a throw [Applause] Messi Di Maria he's got the ball glued to his feet gets it into the middle and it's hoisted clear yeah it looks like a a change of approach and it may just freshen things up it's gone for a throw in foot in D Maria that is as far as they got to go and he's straight offs side [Applause] Akuna and here's Messi it's out for a goal kick [Applause] hoists It Forward defending was strong and firm Messi and it's played forward and it's Messi D Maria that's surely a foul free kick [Applause] [Applause] over to the [Applause] left nicely controlled regardless of the outcome it is good to see someone running at the defense like that Di Maria [Applause] tries to get it Forward quickly just brushed off the ball there now it's Di Maria D Maria Tri lifting it over Argentina have it back and they can go again and it's Di Maria goes direct to the front line hamz decent ball defending of the desperate variety no messing about just bludgeoned way hoists it Forward cut out in the nick of [Applause] time great strength too strong for his opponent promising move that good inroad into enemy territory but no joy and it's Di Maria forward it goes and it's hoisted clear I think they've got to make a a statement now to say to their opposition we're not giving up without a scrap to give themselves the belief that this is recoverable with a delicate [Applause] ball hoists It [Applause] Forward Akuna Akuna goes looking that's the through ball CAU offside that [Applause] time Keeper's got good distance on that Argentina will think that Now's the Time to shut up shop just ensure you see this out without any more incident Argentina however just have to plow on and hope for a break that was asking just too much of him that's been drilled forward oh good interception [Applause] Messi desperately wants to get on the end of this that's just very well played he can't hurt you with his back to goal and he didn't go for the back heel Sanchez tries to pass forward heredes [Applause] Di Maria Messi so who's he picking out diaria great leap and he just whacks it away Lura tries to get it Forward quickly can't get the better of his opposite number Messi two goals to his name already and the weighted pass oh shoot Sanchez [Applause] Lura gets it back here's the delivery goes for goal and that's past the post do I really need to tell you Peter that he has to do better especially from [Applause] [Applause] there ball has crossed the line and it's a throw and it's Di Maria and helps available out wide it's a brilliant interception Sanchez drives it towards the front plays it out to the wing Rodriguez pumps it into the [Applause] area Akuna [Applause] and it's played [Applause] forward Sanchez plays It Forward hoist it forward and it's played forward that's been intercepted and that will come to nothing well that's where he wants it shoots [Applause] and they've been caught out here cleared away they're actually not getting too tight which is interesting no it's probably cautionary uh don't dive in try to pinch it or or intercept so nobody can get in behind AA tries to get it Forward quickly well played he saw that coming forward it goes Peres and it's played forward he's made sure that that won't get through up towards the front line well positioned to make that interception Akuna half an hour gone in the second half Messi and it's the goalkeepers to claim well the moans and groans from the stands now are very audible a real chance to break Rodriguez spreads it towards the left not much subtlety he's launched himself there well the crowd clearly like what they just saw some real No Nonsense [Applause] defending battles to win it back and now the break away it's a loose ball have to say that was an exemplary tackle stopped him dead in his [Applause] tracks played in with [Applause] accuracy heres hoists It Forward loses his balance and loses the ball played in with accuracy questions were asked but he's given the answers tries to get it Forward quickly and it's messy knocks it [Applause] away play it to bace out wide diving header looking to hit the front line lovely bit of skill there he came in hard very hard the defense got the better of him this time but I'm sure he'll go again de [Applause] [Applause] career forward it goes played into the middle tries to get it Forward quickly [Applause] and it's D Maria crunching tackle it's a very good battle there terrific to watch and it's played forward Heros [Applause] Akuna now it's Messi just Dred off the ball there referee's awarded a free [Applause] [Applause] kick looking to get and the shot [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] yeah that does look a foul referee's given a free kick should it goal oh denied at the [Applause] last and that'll go straight through to the keeper James Rodriguez he's got options out wide that is terrific skill that intervention was very [Applause] necessary referee has seen that as a dive well that's just very simp for him to think he could get away with it is uh is ugly on his part Akuna Akuna drives It Forward he's making good use of his strength there just refuses to be out muscled oh that's nice that's the throw [Applause] too much on it and out of [Applause] [Applause] play now it's D Maria real chance ni to locate so Jim who would you identify as the key man in this fixture yeah I'm not sure that words can do this fell Justice Peter Leal Messi is one of the the all-time greats that's for sure a fantastic dribbler with a killer ey for a pass and obviously a Leal finisher too everyone knows what he's capable of but stopping him's a very different matter this opposition defense will not be looking forward to this one I can assure you yeah he'll be looking for a goal or two Messi floats one over and it's James Rodriguez Messi Akuna [Applause] can he [Applause] deliver oh that is lovely footwork oh well defended that had to be done Lura plays It Forward pass needed to be better than that and he knows it heredes it's come through and Messi looks to bypass the Midfield and here's [Applause] Messi hit into the middle oh smart save advantage [Applause] nurma heredes [Applause] hoists it forward that's put paid to a promising move Akuna he's got away and the counter is on nothing wrong with that tackle ball won cleanly Messi is onto it and can take it up and here's Messi here's the cross there's been quite a few crosses coming in from that left hand side no doubt this is an area they've identified as a potential weakness in their opposition and they're willing to exploit it well the defense have two choices deal with the man or or deal with the space [Applause] he come loose and he's it's h well I'm not quite sure he needed to Hold Up play quite as much as he did then a couple of his teammates were very annoyed whipped in and he's there to cut it out tries to get it Forward quickly well they can break here going through James Rodriguez you can get that clear great strength too strong for his opponent that's one way of try to make things happen there's a few who could follow that example oh well intercepted really alert the danger it's Di Maria D [Applause] [Applause] Maria tries to locate someone up [Applause] front Akuna akun goes looking Messi he's got options out wide gets away from his opponent promising cross tries to get it clear here comes another cross there will be a throw [Applause] in and it's played forward it's being played forward questions were asked but he's given the answers Akuna forward it goes a play for a throw played it again defending of the desperate variety and it's messy chance fly the Turning of the screw comes to mind Peter they've got them where they want [Applause] them yeah that's top defending in preventing him turning which can open up many possibilities needed a better pass there [Applause] well that's where he wants it well red he sorted that [Applause] out Akuna plays It Forward throwing it the message is clear None Shall Pass brings it Forward gets it back Messi hoist It Forward he's made sure that that won't get through Akuna B's got out of play Messi whistle gone that's a foul he knew what was coming that's a yellow card [Applause] and the Finish they've got a corner here [Applause] Peres chance to break looking to hit the front line well positioned to make that [Applause] interception Di Maria and it's Di Maria forward it goes and here's the chance to counter just brushed off the ball [Applause] there Di Maria it's gone out for a throw [Applause] in by this is becoming a stroll well it's been a an absolutely fabulous spell for them and they're starting to look Unstoppable there could be more on the way and it's Messi Argentina have a free kick [Applause] and it's played forward done very well to intervene looked promising but eventually farted without doing any harm tries to get it Forward quickly oh really good feat from [Applause] him Akuna with the Cross Field ball quick ball forward has he found his man it's hams oh he's missed it yeah maybe the circumstances are beginning to Heap on the pressure because they're trying to force it [Applause] Di Maria hoists it forward and that's been one straight back plays it out to the flank there's the cross good take by The Keeper he's read that well forward it goes how many interceptions have we seen now someone's got to up the quality and and set an example gets it back now it's hamz Rodriguez he's on his way he's gone for goal disappointing finish in the end okay it's come to nothing but it's a warning a further threat on the break [Applause] [Applause] and they're not going to make any further progress now Akuna plays It Forward lovely feet and it's got [Applause] through dashing forward at PACE battles to win it back and here's Di Maria ball needed to be better there it's a wasted chance Sanchez sends it forward and it's messy and here's Di Maria and he has been fouled there well I think the alternative was to stand there and do nothing while he he tried to score obviously he's not going to allow that Peter is he just a talking to I think yes it [Applause] is Messi and that is quite wonderful well they're very much the better team at the moment Peter and and no doubt we'll be looking to to cause even more damage here Akuna a heavy challenge some excellent tackling here and that one a perfect example and it's played forward is it out of H's way [Applause] lovely bit of skill jamez [Applause] Rodriguez out to the right the Maria curing up some magic on the right hand side a really good feat it's a decent looking cross now a chance to break now it's jamez [Applause] Rodriguez Rodriguez tries to get it Forward quickly Jamz Rodriguez goes [Applause] looking forward it goes now it's Messi and it's Di Maria now it's Messi oh that's neat now it's Messi Messi up to meet it he's put it wide well he did get himself into a good position something for him to cling [Applause] to good challenge he just stood first heredes he's given away a free kick played out to the [Applause] right Akuna decent looking ball M Colombia didn't have a great first half they need a change of Fortune cuts it [Applause] out gets into a dangerous position referee's given a throw Messi Di Maria he's got the ball glued to his feet gets it into the middle and it's hoisted clear yeah it looks like a a change of approach and it may just freshen things up it's gone for a throw in foot in D Maria that is as far as they got to [Applause] go and he's straight offside [Applause] Akuna and here's Messi it's out for a goal [Applause] kick hoist forward defending was strong and firm Messi and it's played forward and it's messy Di Maria that's surely a foul free kick [Applause] [Applause] over to the left [Applause] nicely controlled regardless of the outcome it is good to see someone running at the defense like that Di [Applause] Maria tries to get it Forward quickly just brushed off the ball there now it's D Maria D Maria ties lifting it over Argentina have it back and they can go again and it's D Maria goes direct to the front line hamz decent ball defending of the desperate variety no messing about just bludgeoned away hoists it Forward cut out in the nick of [Applause] time great strength too strong for his opponent promising move that good inroad into enemy territory but no joy and it's diaria forward it goes and it's hoisted clear I think they've got to make a statement now to say to their opposition we're not giving up without a scrap to give themselves the belief that this is recoverable with a delicate [Applause] ball hoists It [Applause] Forward Akuna Akuna goes looking that's the through ball CAU offside that time keeper got good distance on that Argentina will think that Now's the Time to shut up shop just ensure you see this out without any more incident Argentina however just have to plow on and hope for a break that was asking just too much of him that's been drilled forward oh good [Applause] interception Messi desperately wants to get on the end of this that's just very well played he can't hurt you with his back to goal and he didn't go for the back heel Sanchez tries a pass forward [Applause] heredes Di Maria Messi so who's he picking out di Mar still great leap and he just whacks it [Applause] away Lura tries to get it Forward quickly can't get the bit of his opposite [Applause] number Messi two goals to his name already and the weighted pass oh shot Sanchez [Applause] Lura gets it back here's the delivery goes for goal and that's past the post do I really need to tell you Peter that he has to do better especially from there [Applause] ball has crossed the line and it's a throw and it's D Maria and helps available out wide it's a brilliant interception Sanchez drives it towards the front plays it out to the wing Rodriguez pumps it into the [Applause] area Akuna and it's played [Applause] forward Sanchez plays it forward [Applause] hoists it forward and it's played forward it's been intercepted and that will come to nothing well that's where he wants it [Applause] shoots and they've been caught out here cleared away they're actually not getting too tight which is interesting no it's probably cautionary uh don't dive in try to pinch it or or intercept so nobody can get in behind Akuna tries to get it Forward quickly well played he saw that coming forward it goes Peres and it's played forward he's made sure that that won't get through up towards the front line well position to make that interception Akuna half an hour gone in the second half Messi and it's the goalkeepers to claim well the moans and groans from the stands now are very audible a real chance to break Rodriguez spreads it towards the left not much subtlety he's launched himself there well the crowd clearly like what they just saw some real No Nonsense [Applause] defending battles to win it back and now the break away it's a loose ball I have to say that was an exemplary tackle stopped him dead in his tracks played in with [Applause] accuracy [Applause] heredes hoist It Forward loses his balance and loses the ball played in with accuracy questions were asked but he's given the answers tries to get it Forward quickly and it's messy knocks it away play into space out wide diving header looking to hit the front line lovely bit of skill there he came in hard very hard the defense got the better of him this time but I'm sure he'll go again Di Maria [Applause] forward it goes played into the middle tries to get it Forward [Applause] quickly and it's D Maria crunching tackle it's a very good battle there terrific to watch and it's played forward heredos [Applause] Akuna now it's Messi just brushed off the ball there referee's awarded a free kick [Applause] [Applause] looking to get and the shots [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] yeah that does look a foul referee's given a free kick sh at goal oh denied at the last [Applause] and that'll go straight through to the keeper James Rodriguez he's got options out wide that is terrific skill that intervention was very necessary referee has seen that as a dive well that's just very cynical for him to think he could get away with it is uh is ugly on his part Akuna Akuna drives It Forward he's making good use of his strength there just refuses to be outmuscled oh that's nice that's the [Applause] throw too much on it and out of play [Applause] now it's D Maria real [Applause] chance ni to locate so Jim who would you identify as the key man in this fixture yeah I'm not sure that words can do this fell Justice Peter Lionel Messi is one of the the all-time greats that's for sure a fantastic dribbler with a killer ey for a pass and obviously a lethal finisher too everyone knows what he's capable of but stopping him is a very different matter this opposition defense will not be looking forward to this one I can assure you yeah he'll be looking for a goal or two Messi floats one over and it's James Rodriguez Messi [Applause] Akuna can he deliver [Applause] oh that is lovely footwork oh well defended that had to be done Lura plays It Forward pass needed to be better than that and he knows it heredes it's come through and Messi looks to bypass the Midfield and here's Messi [Applause] hit into the middle oh smart save Vantage [Applause] nurma [Applause] Peres hoists it forward that's put to a promising move Akuna he's got away and the counter is on nothing wrong with that tackle ball won cleanly Messi is onto it and can take it up and here's Messi here's the cross there's been quite a few crosses coming in from that left hand side no doubt this is an area they've identified as a potential weakness in their opposition and they're willing to exploit it well the defense have two choices deal with the man or or deal with the [Applause] space he come loose and he's it's Havens well I'm not quite sure he needed to Hold Up play quite as much as he did then a couple of his teammates were very annoyed Whi in and he's there to cut it out tries to get it Forward quickly now they can break here going [Applause] through James Rodriguez you can get that clear great strength too strong for his opponent that's one way of trying to make things happen there's a few who could follow that example oh well intercepted really alert to the danger it's D Maria Di [Applause] Maria tries to locate someone up [Applause] front Akuna Akuna goes looking Messi he's got options out wide gets away from his opponents promising cross tries to get it clear here comes another cross there will be a throw in [Applause] and it's played forward it's being played forward questions were asked but he's given the answers Akuna for it goes a play for a throw played it again defending of the desperate variety and it's messy chance fly the Turning of the screw comes to mind Peter they've got them where they want [Applause] them yeah that's top defending in preventing him turning which can open up many possibilities needed a better pass there well that's where he wants it well red he sorted that [Applause] out Akuna plays It Forward throw it the message is clear None Shall Pass brings it Forward gets it back Messi hoists It Forward he's made sure that that won't get through Akuna B's got out of play Messi whistle gone that's a foul he knew what was coming that's a yellow card [Applause] and the Finish they've got a corner here [Applause] Peres chance to break looking to hit the front line well positioned to make that interception D Maria and it's D Maria forward it goes and here's the chance to counter just brushed off the ball [Applause] there Di Maria it's gone out for a throw in [Applause] by this is becoming a stroll well it's been a an absolutely fabulous spell for them and they're starting to look Unstoppable there could be more on the way and it's Messi Argentina have a free kick [Applause] and it's played forward done very well to [Applause] intervene looked promising but eventually farted without doing any harm tries to get it Forward quickly a really good feet from [Applause] him Akuna with the Cross Field [Applause] ball quick ball forward has he found his man it's hams no he's missed it yeah maybe the circumstances are beginning to Heap on the pressure because they're trying to force [Applause] [Applause] it Di Maria hoist it forward and that's been one straight back plays it out to the flank there's the cross good take by The Keeper he's read that well forward it goes how many interceptions have we seen now someone's got to up the quality and and set an example gets it back now it's jamez Rodriguez he's on his way he's gone for goal disappointing finish in the end okay it's come to nothing but it's a warning a further threat on the break [Applause] [Applause] and they're not going to make any further progress [Applause] now Akuna plays it forward lovely feet and it's got [Applause] through dashing forward at PACE battles to win it back and here's Di Maria ball needed to be better there a wasted chance Sanchez sends it forward and it's Messi and here's Di Maria and he has been fou there well I think the alternative was to stand there and and do nothing while he he tried to score and obviously he's not going to allow that Peter is he just a talking to I think yes it is [Applause] Messi and that is quite wonderful well they're very much the better team at the moment Peter and and no doubt we'll be looking to to cause even more damage here Akuna a heavy challenge some excellent tackling here and that one a perfect example and it's played forward C it out of H's [Applause] way lovely bit of skill jamez [Applause] Rodriguez out to the right the Maria cing up some magic on the right hand side a really good feet it's a decent looking cross now a chance to break now it's jamez [Applause] Rodriguez Rodriguez tries to get it forward quickly Jamz Rodriguez goes looking forward it goes now it's Messi and it's Di Maria now it's Messi oh that's neat now it's Messi Messi up to meet it he's put it wide well he did get himself into a good position something for him to cling [Applause] to good challenge he just stood firm heredes he's given away a free kick played out to the [Applause] right Akuna decent looking ball M Colombia didn't have a great first half they need a change of Fortune cuts it out gets into a dangerous position referee's given a [Applause] throw Messi Di Maria he's got the ball glued to his feet get it into the middle and it's hoisted clear yeah it looks like a a change of approach and it may just freshen things up it's called for a throw in foot in D Maria that is as far as they got to go and he's straight offs [Applause] side Akuna and here's Messi it's out for a goal [Applause] kick hoists it Forward defending was strong and firm Messi and it's played forward and it's messy Di Maria that's surely a foul free kick [Applause] [Applause] over to the [Applause] left nicely controlled regardless of the outcome it is good to see someone running at the defense like that Di [Applause] Maria tries to get it Forward quickly just brushed off the ball there now it's Di Maria de Maria TI lifting it over Argentina have it back and they can go again and it's D Maria goes direct to the front line Jamz decent ball defending on of the desperate variety no messing about just bludgeoned away hoists it Forward cut out in the nick of [Applause] time great strength too strong for his opponent promising move that good inroad into enemy territory but no joy and it's D Maria forward it goes and it's hoisted clear I think they've got to make a statement now to say to their opposition we're not giving up without a scrap to give themselves the belief that this is recoverable with a delicate ball [Applause] hoists It [Applause] Forward Akuna Akuna goes looking that's the through ball CAU offside that time Keeper's got good distance on that Argentina will think that Now's the Time to shut up shop just ensure you see this out without any more incident Argentina however just have to plow on and hope for a break that was asking just too much of him that's been drilled forward oh good [Applause] interception Messi desperately wants to get on the end of this that's just very well played he can't hurt you with his back to goal and he didn't go for the back heel Sanchez tries a pass forward [Applause] heredes Di Maria Messi so who's he picking out diaria Great Leap and he just whacks it away Lura tries to get it Forward quickly can't get the B of his opposite [Applause] number Messi two goals to his name already and the weighted pass oh shoot Sanchez Lura [Applause] gets it back here's the delivery goes for goal and that's past the post do I really need to tell you Peter that he has to do better especially from there [Applause] ball has crossed the line and it's a throw and it's D Maria and helps available out wide it's a brilliant interception Sanchez drives it towards the front plays it out to the wing Rodriguez pumps it into the [Applause] area Akuna and it's played [Applause] forward Sanchez plays it forward [Applause] hoists it forward and it's played forward it's been intercepted and that will come to nothing well that's where he wants it [Applause] shoot and they've been caught out here cleared away they're actually not getting too tight which is interesting no it's probably cautionary uh don't dive in try to pinch it or or intercept so nobody can get in behind Akuna tries to get it Forward quickly well played he saw that coming forward it goes Peres and it's played forward he's made sure that that won't get through up towards the front line well positioned to make that interception Akuna half an hour gone in the second half Messi and it's the goalkeepers to claim well the the moans and groans from the stands now are very audible a real chance to break Rodriguez spreads it towards the left not much subtlety he's launched himself there well the crowd clearly like what they just saw some real No Nonsense defending [Applause] battles to win it back and now the break away it's a loose ball I have to say that was an exemplary tackle stopped him dead in his [Applause] tracks played in with accuracy [Applause] [Applause] heres hoists It Forward loses his balance and loses the ball played in with accuracy questions were asked but he's given the answers tries to get it Forward quickly and it's messy knocks it away fade into space out wide diving header looking to hit the front line lovely bit of skill there he came in hard very hard the defense got the better of him this time but I'm sure he'll go again Di Maria [Applause] [Applause] forward it goes played into the middle tries to get it Forward [Applause] quickly and it's D Maria crunching tackle it's a very good battle there terrific to watch and it's played forward Herz [Applause] Akuna now it's Messi just brushed off the ball there referee's awarded a free kick [Applause] [Applause] looking to get and the shot [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] yeah that does look a foul referee's given a free kick sh a goal oh Deni at the last and that'll go straight through to the keeper Ames Rodriguez he's got options out wide that is terrific skill that intervention was very necessary referee has seen that as a dive well that's just very cynical for him to think he could get away with it is uh is ugly on his part Akuna Akuna drives It Forward he's making good use of his strength there just refuses to be out muscled oh that's nice that's the [Applause] throw too much on it and out of play [Applause] now it's D Maria real [Applause] chance nice to locate so Jim who would you identify as the key man in this fixture yeah I'm not sure that words can do this fellow Justice Peter Leonel Messi is one of the the all-time greats that's for sure a fantastic dribbler with a killer ey for a pass and obviously a lethal finisher too everyone knows what he's capable of but stopping him is a very different matter this opposition defense will not be looking forward to this one I can assure you yeah he'll be looking for a goal or two Messi floats one over and it's Jamz Rodriguez Messi [Applause] Akuna can he [Applause] deliver oh that is lovely footwork oh well defended that had to be done Lura plays It Forward pass needed to be better than that and he knows it heredes it's come through and Messi looks to bypass the Midfield and here's [Applause] Messi hit into the middle oh smart save Vantage [Applause] nurma [Applause] Peres hoists it forward that's put paid to a promising move Akuna he's got away and the counter is on nothing wrong with that tackle ball won cleanly Messi is onto it and can take it up and here's Messi here's the cross there's been quite a few crosses coming in from that left hand side no doubt this is an area they've identified as a potential weakness in their opposition and they're willing to exploit it well the defense have two choices deal with the man or or deal with the space he come loose and he's it's HZ well I'm not quite sure he needed to Hold Up play quite as much as he did then a couple of his teammates were very annoyed whipped in and he's there to cut it out tries to get it Forward quickly now they can break here going [Applause] through James Rodriguez you can get that clear great strength too strong for his opponent that's one way of try to make things happen there's a few who could follow that example well well intercepted really alert to the danger and it's D Maria D Maria [Applause] tries to locate someone up [Applause] front Akuna Akuna goes looking Messi he's got options out wide gets away from his opponent promising cross tries to get it clear here comes another cross there will be a throw in [Applause] and it's played forward it's being played forward questions were asked but he's given the answers Akuna forward it goes play for a throw played it again defending of the desperate variety and it's messy chance fly the Turning of the screw comes to mind Peter they've got them where they want [Applause] them yeah that's top defending in preventing him turning which can open up many possibilities needed a better pass there well that's where he wants it well R he sorted that out [Applause] Akuna plays It Forward throw it the message is clear None Shall Pass brings it Forward gets it back Messi hoist It Forward he's made sure that that won't get through Akuna B's G out of play [Applause] Messi whistle gone that's foul he knew what was coming that's a yellow card [Applause] and the Finish they've got a corner here [Applause] pares chance to break looking to hit the front line well positioned to make that [Applause] interception D Maria and it's D Maria forward it goes and here's the chance to counter just brushed off the ball [Applause] there Di Maria it's gone out for a throw [Applause] in by this is becoming a control well it's been a an absolutely fabulous spell for them and they're starting to look Unstoppable there could be more on the way and it's Messi Argentina have a free kick [Applause] and it's played forward done very well to [Applause] intervene looked promising but eventually farted without doing any harm tries to get it Forward quickly a really good feat from [Applause] him Akuna with the Cross Field [Applause] ball quick ball forward has he found his man it's hams oh he's missed it yeah maybe the circumstances are beginning to Heap on the pressure because they're trying to force [Applause] [Applause] it Di Maria hoists it forward and that's been one straight back plays it out to the flank there's the cross good take by The Keeper he's read that well forward it goes how many interceptions have we seen now someone's got to up the quality and and set an example gets it back now it's Jamz Rodriguez he's on his way he's gone for goal disappointing finish in the end okay it's come to nothing but it's a warning a further threat on the break [Applause] [Applause] and they're not going to make any further progress [Applause] now Akuna plays It Forward lovely feet and it's got through [Applause] dashing forward at PACE battles to win it back and here's Di Maria ball needed to be better there it's a wasted chance Sanchez sends it forward and it's Messi and here's Di Maria and he has been fouled there well I think the alternative was to stand there and do nothing while he he tried to score and obviously he's not going to allow that Peter is he just a talking to I think yes it is [Applause] Messi and that is quite wonderful well they're very much the better team at the moment Peter and and no doubt we'll be looking to to cause even more damage here Akuna a heavy challenge some excellent tackling here and that one a perfect example and it's played forward is it out of hm's [Applause] way lovely bit of skill jamez Rodriguez [Applause] out to the right the Maria curing up some magic on the right hand side a really good feat it's a decent looking cross now a chance to break now it's Jamz [Applause] Rodriguez Rodriguez tries to get it Forward quickly Jamz Rodriguez goes looking [Applause] forward it goes now it's Messi and it's demaria now it's Messi oh that's neat now it's Messi Messi up to meet it he's put it wide well he did get himself into a good position something for him to cling to [Applause] good challenge he just stood firm heredes he given away a free kick played out to the right [Applause] Akuna decent looking ball M Colombia didn't have a great first half they need a change of Fortune cuts it [Applause] out gets into a dangerous position referee's given a throw [Applause] Messi Di Maria he's got the ball glued to his feet get it into the middle and it's hoisted clear yeah it looks like a a change of approach and it may just freshen things things up it's gone for a throw in foot in Di Maria that is as far as they going to go and he's straight off side [Applause] Akuna