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Enyeama proves a bright spot for toothless Nigeria
By:Hatem Maher | Sun , 13 Jun 2010 - 5:37|(431) 0
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Nigeria failed to show any positive signs during their 1-0 loss to Argentina in their World Cup opener on Saturday apart from a superb display by keeper Vincent Enyeama.
The Super Eagles could not match an Argentina side full of hugely talented forwards including 2009 World Player of the Year Lionel Messi.
Although they can deem that narrow defeat a satisfying result given that Argentina are one of the favorites to lift the coveted trophy, Nigeria should be aware that appearances can be deceiving.
A fair result could have probably seen Argentina secure a comprehensive victory in Lars Lagerback's first official game in charge of Nigeria.
The Africans have Enyeama to thank for sparing their blushes at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg.
"The goalkeeper was phenomenal," Barcelona wizard Messi, the player who suffered the most because of Enyeama's heroics, said.
"He takes all the credit. We played a great game today and created a lot of chances. We just couldn't get the second goal."
Enyeama was beaten early in the game when Gabriel Heinze headed in the opener after six minutes but he could be hardly blamed for it, with the Marseille man diving unmarked to place the ball beyond his reach.
The 27-year-old then produced a remarkable performance to thwart Messi and his teammates on many occasions.
He superbly blocked two curling shots and a close-range effort from Messi, who easily skipped past the Nigerian defenders but could not find a way past Enyeama despite putting his trademark tricks into effect.
Gonzalo Higuain also tried his luck from inside the area but was denied by Enyeama.
"It would be my best possible performance possible performance playing against the best possible player in the world, so it was my best," Enyeama said of Messi.
HomeSectionsChampionshipsMultimediaServicesMy LinksHot links:VideosWallpapersFilGoal MobilePredict amp; WinSouth Africa
Wasteful Chile edge poor Honduras_
Enyeama proves a bright spot for toothless Nigeria
By:Hatem Maher | Sun , 13 Jun 2010 - 5:37|(431) 0
Share
Nigeria failed to show any positive signs during their 1-0 loss to Argentina in their World Cup opener on Saturday apart from a superb display by keeper Vincent Enyeama.
The Super Eagles could not match an Argentina side full of hugely talented forwards including 2009 World Player of the Year Lionel Messi.
Although they can deem that narrow defeat a satisfying result given that Argentina are one of the favorites to lift the coveted trophy, Nigeria should be aware that appearances can be deceiving.
A fair result could have probably seen Argentina secure a comprehensive victory in Lars Lagerback's first official game in charge of Nigeria.
The Africans have Enyeama to thank for sparing their blushes at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg.
"The goalkeeper was phenomenal," Barcelona wizard Messi, the player who suffered the most because of Enyeama's heroics, said.
"He takes all the credit. We played a great game today and created a lot of chances. We just couldn't get the second goal."
Enyeama was beaten early in the game when Gabriel Heinze headed in the opener after six minutes but he could be hardly blamed for it, with the Marseille man diving unmarked to place the ball beyond his reach.
The 27-year-old then produced a remarkable performance to thwart Messi and his teammates on many occasions.
He superbly blocked two curling shots and a close-range effort from Messi, who easily skipped past the Nigerian defenders but could not find a way past Enyeama despite putting his trademark tricks into effect.
Gonzalo Higuain also tried his luck from inside the area but was denied by Enyeama.
"It would be my best possible performance possible performance playing against the best possible player in the world, so it was my best," Enyeama said of Messi.
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South Africa risk becoming the first World Cup hosts to be eliminated from the first round after slumping to a 3-0 defeat by Uruguay in their second Group A game on Wednesday.
A brace from striker Diego Forlan, including a late penalty that resulted in the dismissal of South Africa keeper Itumeleng Khune, gave Uruguay a comfortable 2-0 lead to ensure they would claim all three points.
South Africa’s 30-year-old stand-in keeper Moeneeb Josephs misjudged a cross to leave Alvaro Pereira with an easy tap in for Uruguay's third goal deep in stoppage time.
Uruguay, who aim to go beyond the group stage for the first time since 1990, lie on top of Group A with four points after holding France to a goalless draw in their first game.
South Africa, who surrendered a one-goal lead to share spoils with Mexico in a 1-1 draw in the tournament's opener last Friday, have one point from two games.
They will face a stiff test against France in their last game on June 22. A win that seems unlikely could keep their hopes of booking a last 16-berth alive.
