ARGENTINA: FOOTBALL/SOCCER - WORLD CUP 2010: Argentines disappointed by World Cup quarter final defeat by Germany

Record ID: 446594

  • Title: ARGENTINA: FOOTBALL/SOCCER - WORLD CUP 2010: Argentines disappointed by World Cup quarter final defeat by Germany
  • Date: 4th July 2010
  • Summary: ARGENTINE FANS DOING "THE WAVE" AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MATCH CHILD WITH PAINTED FACE
  • Embargoed: 19th July 2010 13:00
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  • Location: Argentina, Argentina
  • Country: Argentina
  • Topics: Sports
  • Reuters ID: LVA2LLG0H02XHEOYIBFLO9EKQ5LO
  • Story Text: Argentines show disappointment after their team is eliminated from the World Cup with a 4-0 loss to Germany.
    A pall of disappointment fell over Buenos Aires on Saturday (July 3) as Germany defeated Argentina, 4-0, eliminating the South American country from the World Cup.
    Argentine fans had high hopes as they gathered for the match, but an early goal by quickly dashed expectations.
    Grim faces dominated the crowd.
    "Bad - the worst moment. Truly, so bad," said one fan.
    "It is truly a great disappointment. The death of an illusion. I hope that we can go forward and with dignity," added another.
    A double from Miroslav Klose on his 100th international appearance, along with goals from Thomas Mueller and defender Arne Friedrich ensured the convincing win over a lacklustre Argentina.
    Germany got off to a dream start when Mueller snatched his fourth goal of the tournament, after just three minutes.
    Dictating the pace early in the first half, Germany refused to fall back after their quick lead, pressing high in Argentina's half.
    Germany, who beat Argentina on penalties at the same stage of the tournament in 2006, gradually allowed their opponents to come forward, responding with lightning-quick counter-attacks.
    The Argentines, with playmaker Lionel Messi often stifled by two or three defenders, tried desperately to level with long-range shots.
    Germany now play the winners of the other quarter-final between Spain and Paraguay later on Saturday.
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