FIFA World Cup 2010 - Argentina vs Nigeria

Saturday, June 12, 2010 16:00 CET / 10:00 AM EDT
Argentina vs Nigeria
Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg - JEP

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UPDATE: Argentina beat Nigeria by 1 goals to 0

GAME RECAP

Gabriel Heinze’s diving header gave Argentina just enough for a nervous 1-0 victory over Nigeria on Saturday in the teams’ World Cup opener.

Heinze scored in the sixth minute, taking advantage of weak defense to power in a shot from 12 yards off Juan Sebastian Veron’s corner kick.

The Nigerians had a clear height advantage, but struggled for much of the match to contain diminutive Argentina forward Lionel Messi, who tormented them with his masterful moves.

Striker Gonzalo Higuain failed to convert three good chances, including what seemed a certain goal in the fourth minute. Messi also came agonizingly close on several occasions.

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