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Attack solely in Messi's hands

Faraz Ihtesham
After the first semifinal between Germany and Brazil saw eight goals expectations were high that the second semifinal would be equally exhilarating. Unfortunately it turned out to be a very dull affair.
Argentina and Netherlands were both equally content not to concede any goals and were waiting for the opponents to make the first mistake. Both teams did not take any risk going forward.
It was the most even contest with the Dutch shading possession at 53 per cent There were no clear-cut chances in the 90 minutes.
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi had a rather quiet game. He was unable to break free of Netherlands defender Ron Vlaar, his designated marker.
Messi was the star man throughout for Argentina. Why did he have such a quiet game?
It was due to the defensive approach adopted by Argentina.
The same thing happened during the first half of Argentina's opening game against Bosnia and Messi was clearly not happy.
It is okay to go defensive when the team is 1 -0 ahead but at 0-0 it means negative tactics.
Like Messi's marker, Argentina centre-back Javier Mascherano had an impressive defensive performance as he kept Dutch dangerman Arjen Robben in check. Mascherano was later named man of the match.
However, the best opportunity fell to Robben in the dying moments of the game when he was able to break free in the Argentine penalty box and pulled the trigger only to see his effort deflected wide by Mascherano.
The vital interception was probably the game changing moment as afterwards, in extra-time the Netherlands, were unable to create any more chances.
Argentina held on and recorded a victory in the penalty shootout to reach their first World Cup final in 24 years.
They will be facing a rampant Germany. So now the question is what are their chances?
The football Argentina played against Netherlands in the semis will not work against the Germans. They may be able to frustrate the Germans but we all know Germany are the best team when it comes to penalty shootouts.
Argentina coach Sabella has gone too defensive with his tactics. He must address the problem before it is too late.
They will have to bring Messi into the game. They have to pass to Messi at all
available opportunities.
Argentina will have to take a calculated risk if they want to win the World Cup.
German centrebacks lack pace and Argentina can exploit this weakness and get behind their defence which plays a high line.
Argentina will also have to keep an eye on Mueller who, like Robben, is the dangerman. If they can nullify Mueller's threat then the Germans may struggle to break down Argentina.
This final brings back memory of that famous 1986 final where Diego Maradona led Argentina to a 3-2 victory against the opponents they will face on Sunday.
Can Lionel Messi follow in the footsteps of Maradona and repeat the feat? Time will tell.