June 30, 2006
A TALE OF TWO 'KEEPERS
Abbondanziero watches from bench as Lehmann's pk saves oust Argentina
Two of World Cup 2006’s most dynamic offenses put on a lackluster show through the first 45 minutes of Friday’s quarterfinal at the Olympiastadion, but made up for it after the intermission. When the dust finally settled, netminder Jens Lehmann had saved two penalty kicks and Germany had advanced to the semifinals over Argentina, 1-1 (4-2).
June 24, 2006
TO THE MAXI
Rodriguez lifts Argentina over Mexico, 2-1
Argentina survived a tense, 120-minute marathon against a determined Mexican side last night to book a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. Forward Maxi Rodriguez scored off a spectacular volley in the eighth minute of extra time to lift the Argentines to a 2-1 second-round victory.
June 21, 2006
FLAT IN FRANKFURT
Argentina, Netherlands disappoint in 0-0 tie
Both Argentina and the Netherlands were on the field at Commerzbank Arena Wednesday, but neither team actually showed up in a 0-0 draw.
June 16, 2006
NO CONTEST
Argentina crushes Serbia, 6-0
From his seat at Veltins Arena yesterday, Diego Maradona gave his approval of Argentina's virtuoso performance in its 6-0 trouncing of Serbia & Montenegro. He swirled a blue and white Argentine jersey over his head, as he and his countrymen serenaded the team with: "We're going to leave as champions, just like in '86."
June 10, 2006
GALLOPING GAUCHOS
Riquelme leads Argentina past Ivory Coast
HAMBURG, Germany — Despite losing a pair of early scoring chances to controversial referee decisions, Argentina defeated the Ivory Coast 2-1 Saturday at AOL Arena.
May 23, 2006
PEKERMAN NAMES ARGENTINA ROSTER
U-20s Take the World Stage
The nucleus of Argentina's world championship U-20 team, including Carlos Tevez and Lionel Messi of Champions League champions Barcelona, will receive their World Cup baptism of fire under the tutelage of a strong core of veterans.
May 19, 2006
SOME GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Argentina hopes to reach potential this time
There are some great expectations of Argentina in Germany. But then again, that has been said at the last three World Cups, as the Argentines have failed to play up to their potential.
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