2014 World Cup: Group F

[Goondal]

Argentina 3-0-0 (+3) 9

Nigeria 1-1-1 (EV) 4

Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0-2 (EV) 3

Iran 0-1-2 (-3) 1

This group largely seems like a tune up for Argentina.  Throw in their Round of 16 match-up against Group E and there is not a team in the tournament that has an easier path to reach the quarters.  They still have to take care of business though but with all that talent and playing so close to home I do not foresee much of a problem.  The real question is who finishes second.

 

Bosnia-Herzegovina is making their World Cup debut this afternoon and they really could not have asked for a much better road out of the group stage.  The one downside is playing Argentina first, but if they can avoid ruining their goal differential in their first match they are in great shape.  Nigeria certainly could pose some issues for them but in the end I think Bosnia-Herzegovina gets out of their group in their maiden voyage.  It would not stun me if they beat the Group E winner to reach the quarters but I have them falling to the Swiss in the Round of 16.

[KendrickPanther]

I'm not sure how healthy Bosnia-Herzegovina is but they have several classy players. Most of their team is playing at some level in Europe. They shouldn't be viewed as a weak number second team in the group. Iran are most likely the punching bags and Nigeria looked undisciplined against team USA.

[Goondal]

Wow, talk about an awful start to your first World Cup.  OG in the third minute.  That really sucks

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

Yikes what a rough start. I feel for that guy.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

That's the worst own goal too because you don't see the ball until it hits you in the shins.

[Goondal]

Dang, so close

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

B&H is very casual about clearing the ball out.

Continually trying to pass it out of the back.

[DirtyMagic97]

B&H is very casual about clearing the ball out.

Continually trying to pass it out of the back.

 

It's been maddening to watch. No urgency and none of their passes are deliberate back there.

[DirtyMagic97]

BIH really dictating play here. More than holding their own thus far. They have to stop taking shots from range though.

[Goondal]

I really is too bad that BIH is losing at this point.  Hope they can equalize in the second half

[DirtyMagic97]

Lol. Rojo Rabona clearance.

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

Can't keep Messi down forever. Beautiful goal.

[DirtyMagic97]

Looked like it was going wide. Took a deflection and barely snuck in. Good build up.

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

He's just unbelievable with the ball on his feet. Those small quick strides work wonders for his control.