This is how the
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010This is how the last 16 faired as they battled for a place in the quarter finals.
Argentina were firm favourites to see off Mexico but Ricardo La Volpe?s side were not there to simply make up the numbers. Captain Rafael Marquez gave Mexico a shock lead after four minutes but Argentina hit back five minutes later through Hernan Crespo, although it is questionable whether the Chelsea striker touched the ball. With the 90 minute draw secured at 7/2, the match looked to be heading for penalties until Maxi Rodriguez produced what could be goal of the tournament to send Argentina into the quarter finals.
Germany set up a mouth-watering quarter final encounter with Argentina after seeing off Sweden.
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