MEXICO - ANGOLA
SCORE ONE FOR AFRICA, A DRAW THAT IS
MEXICO 0 ANGOLA 0
The Lowdown: Angola pull off the second biggest "upset" of the tournament so far behind Trinidad's draw with Sweden. Mexico were the better team and supplied extreme pressure for long stretches but the stout, albeit shaky Angolan defense didn't budge, even after a man was sent off in the 80th minute.
Match Rating: 3 out of 5. Mexico played some attractive football but missed some golden chances. Angola gave Mexico a few scares of their own.
Man of the the Match: Tie between Mexico defender Rafael Marquez and Angola keeper Joao Ricardo. Marquez was all over the pitch and Ricardo made some key saves.
Disappointment of the Match: Well, that's Mexico not securing a win that probably would have booked them a place in the last 16. Also, the 10,000 fans who turned up to watch outdoors in Mexico City: No goals and an embarrassing result. Well, at least it isn't pouring rain, right guys? Whoops, sorry, it is pouring rain.
Huh? Mexico striker Guillermo Franco(a naturalized Argentinian) getting roundly booed by Mexican fans while being replaced by the fan-favorite Fonseca. Give the man a break folks.
The Fallout: Angola do Africa proud, becoming only the second African team to secure a point, Tunisia being the other. This group is still very open and Angola will fancy their chances of 3 points against Iran. Mexico face the prospect of needing a result against Portugal. Not a nice prospect.
Extra: Angola were always playing for the draw, but Andre's bone-headed handball red card nearly derailed their plans. Angola keeper Joao Ricardo is actually unemployed, currently unsigned by any club. It's ok buddy, I know the feeling.
posted by Journo Blog at 6:01 PM
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I'm going to go watch USA vs. Italy somewhere (on the Island). Let me know if you are interested.
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