Argentina out of the World Cup!!!

[SiddFisher]

Argentina lost 1-0 to Paraguay!!
I can't believe it!! I bet Messi didn't play. They should sack Maradona!! He's a player, not a manager!! Its gonna be sad not being able to see Messi magic in the World Cup.

They are out, aren't they??? Or do they have another chance?

[burdman]

They are out, aren't they??? Or do they have another chance?

Oh, they still have a chance. Slim, but a chance nonetheless.

FIFA.com

They are in fifth place in qualifying for South America. Only the top four can qualify. The top two have already clinched. The next two are uncertain, especially fourth place Ecuador. Ecuador currently has the tie-breaker if tied with Argentina for fourth. So what essentially has to happen is that Ecuador must lose one of their final two matches and Argentina must win out.

Or Ecuador can draw their final two and Argentina wins one and draws the other.

It all depends on what Ecuador does.

[freeagent]

They should sack Maradona!! He's a player, not a manager!!

Damn right. Just because you were a great player doesn't mean you'll be a great coach. All hell will break loose in Argentina if they don't qualify. I have to remain optimistic and hope the make a comeback.

[descorpio]

If argentina can beat Uruguay in their final qualification game then they can book an final automatic south american berth in the world cup finals at south africa. Messi and Tevez are the key players that argentina are relying on and I think they should be able to make it.

[MistyFay]

But then they beat Uraguay 4 - 0 and are now on for the World Cup challenge. Looks like you will be seeing Messi play for his country after all!

[kododude]

I don’t think that it is Maradona’s fault to be blamed. He is actually one of the great coaches out there. Always motivating the players and doing proper coaching. In fact, losing the game is the player’s responsibility as they should have done better and having a star player like Messi, they should have analyze their moves and find the flaw that they have during the game. I personally think that they are lacking of teamwork and professionalism. Germany could teach them a few things.

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[lyndamindy]

Read soccernomics there is an interesting chapter talking about why Germany is so good at penalties. It also speaks about the Man u Chelsea championship shootout.