In the 6th minute of the game, Costa Rica fouled Aguero in front of the big penalty zone, and Argentina got a free kick opportunity in front.

Messi's free-kick cross from the right was met by Burdisso's low shot from the left-hand side of the penalty zone that hit Costa Rica goalkeeper Moreira.

The bench sighed in unison, echoing the noise in the stands.

"Messi's cross! Argentina's wall didn't get to the point, but it's a pity...... The goalkeeper, born in '90, is Costa Rica's number three, the first two of which are now back in Europe to prepare for next season, and Moreira had only played one game for Costa Rica before the Copa America, but he has been in a striking league this tournament. In the first round of the group stage, Colombia only won them by one goal, which was inseparable from his performance. ”

The weak team is a goalkeeper, this is true.

Costa Rica then counter-attacked and won the first corner, but Romero's successful attack confiscated the ball.

In the 10th minute, Messi and Higuain collided with the wall, and the shot from the edge of the penalty zone was blocked. Messi sent a corner, the ball was passed all the way along the left wing, Higuain received a long pass from the middle on the right side of the penalty area, and the low shot was not powerful enough to send the ball into Moreira's arms.

In the 12th minute, Gago accurately picked up a cross to the left side of the forbidden area, Aguero volleyed a cross into the middle, and Higuain's volley from 11 yards after stopping the ball missed the right post.

"The Argentine offensive threat after the change is obviously higher than the first two games, and it is a wise choice to abandon Banega and choose Gago, in terms of organizing the attack and transferring long passes, Gago is much more suitable than Banega who will only rush forward with the ball in the first two games. ”

One minute later, Messi was hooked by Costa Rica on the edge of the penalty zone, and the referee blew for a free-kick, this time Messi opted to shoot straight at goal, but the ball grazed the crossbar.

Time passed minute by minute, the midfielders looked for Gago, and the frontcourt players looked for Messi, which was probably the most intuitive impression change for fans in the ten minutes of this game.

In the words of the Argentine commentator, it is: "Argentina now, at last, is like a team." ”

Although Gago couldn't even enter the national team list for a while, he was the most trusted midfielder in the list this time, and Gago did not live up to the trust of his teammates.

As for Messi, it can only be said that such a phenomenon is the treatment that an offensive core should have.

Although Argentina performed well, the youth team Costa Rica also showed their tenacity, or rather, the newborn calf is not afraid of tigers, and while defending tightly, several waves of counter-attacks also showed their determination to defeat Argentina.

In the 21st minute, Gago passed the ball and Aguero's 25-yard shot bounced off the left post.

On the sidelines, an anxious Battista swung his fist to show his frustration. He hopes that Argentina can seal the win as soon as possible, after all, Colombia had already completed the final round of the group stage in Santa Fe the previous day, beating Bolivia 2-0 to regain the top spot in Group A with two wins and one loss.

Raphael also held his chin very regrettably, he had good eyesight and could see clearly. This ball Aguero first faced the goal, pulled out a good gap through personal dribbling, and then chose the right time to get his feet, and most importantly, he also had Messi in front of him to break through and grab the point, if he was in such a situation just now, he would choose to pass, so that Messi, who got off the defense, would get a single knife properly.

However, when Aguero came out, Messi had not accelerated in order to avoid offside, and it was understandable that Aguero chose to hit the goal by himself.

Costa Rica then counter-attacked, with Milito tackling behind striker Campbell near the centre circle and receiving a Topaz card.

Costa Rica had their first shot of the game, but No.6 midfielder Mora's long-range shot from the right was deflected wide of the net, sending a powerful shot into the stands.

In the 24th minute, it was Gago again, he first grabbed the opponent's ball head-on, and then used his speed to shake off a defender, taking advantage of the opponent's foothold was not stable, the outside instep rubbed a behind-the-back ball, when Higuain got the ball, the defenders had been dragged behind Gago, unfortunately Higuain did not bring shooting boots in this game, his low shot from 16 yards on the right side of the penalty area was too positive, and was blocked by Moreira with his legs.

After a round of attacking and defending, Argentina won a corner, Sergio Aguero kicked it off and Burdisso hit the crossbar with a header from 12 yards.

"Argentina's luck is as bad as ever...... "Burdisso's header was beautiful, there is no doubt that it should have been in the net, Costa Rica's luck was great." ”

Argentina's attack came in waves under Gago's organization, and Gago once again split the ball in the middle, but the ball was too powerful and headed towards the sideline, but with Messi's efforts, he still chased the ball back, but after breaking into the penalty zone, he fell in a confrontation with the Costa Rican defender.

Referee Rivera did not blow the whistle and refused to award a penalty with practical actions.

Messi sat on the ground and spread his hands, looking a little aggrieved.

There was a boo from the audience, which was sent to the referee.

Because it happened on the right side and was blocked by the players, Rafael didn't know the actual situation, he jumped up as soon as he "poofed", but after watching the replay on the big screen, he stroked his forehead and slowly sat back......

I didn't expect it...... I didn't expect ......

The Costa Rican commentator jumped to his feet angrily: "Deceive point! This should be a yellow card!"

In the 30th minute, Gago made a tackle in front, Di Maria passed, and Aguero's low shot from the right side of the penalty area was confiscated by Moreira in the near corner.

In the 34th minute, Messi crossed diagonally from the right, but Aguero's left-footed volley from the left side of the penalty zone was deflected wide again.

In the 37th minute, Messi crossed from the right, and the unguarded Higuain missed a header from 10 yards.

In the 40th minute, Zabaleta crossed from the right and Aguero headed wide from 11 yards.

Two minutes later, Di Maria passed the ball and Aguero stopped the ball slightly wider on the left side of the penalty area before shooting high from eight yards.

In the 43rd minute, Messi passed the ball and Higuain's shot from 12 yards on the right side of the penalty zone went high again.

Argentina is simply pressing the opponent's goal and bombing indiscriminately, but it only blossoms and does not bear fruit, the fans are really very depressed, and they can't help but think of the shocking upset in the opening game, and the confidence that they have finally saved up has become weak again.

'Argentina was much more organised in attack than against Bolivia, so don't worry, maybe our stars need to warm up in the first half and finish the game in the second half. That's all the commentator can do to comfort the fans.

Batista has also been supervising the game on the sidelines for a long time, but these super goalscorers just don't break the goal, what can he do, he is also desperate!

Batista looked at the breathlessness, and had already begun to think about how to whip the striker at halftime to get the striker to put on their shooting boots, he walked back while thinking, ready to sit in the coach's seat and think slowly, when he looked up, he saw that the substitute disciples next to him were watching the game very seriously, only a golden head swayed left and right.

Others look at the ball with their eyes rolling, but Raphael is like a sunflower that moves with the sun, where the ball is, where the face is facing...... I have to say, it's a little cute, ahem!

Not long after Batista returned to the dugout, Costa Rica's young centre-back Calvo was too big to defend Di Maria and received a yellow card. This was even worse for Costa Rica, who surrounded the referee and tried to reason, while the assistant referee on the sidelines played first-half stoppage time.

Argentina won a free-kick in front of the goal, and Messi's ball smashed against the wall and bounced back into midfield.

The ball flew through the air and Costa Rica failed to clear the ball, landing at the feet of Gago in front of the penalty zone. Gago, who had been trying to get an assist, chose to shoot from distance this time, but the ball was saved by Moreira. But because of the power of Gago's shot, the goalkeeper, who has always been very safe, made a mistake, and he caught the ball and got rid of it!

At this time, a blue and white figure stood out in front of the goal, and with a "bang", the ball turned back into the goal again!

Sergio Aguero scores from the spot!

Rafael jumped up and hugged Rojo happily, and when the two raised their arms, they could already see the referee's finger in the circle, and the goal was valid!

"Gago shoots from distance, Moreira gets out of his hands!Follow-up Aguero scores the ball!He wasn't offside!No offside!Only he wasn't offside!Argentina finally scored before the end of the first half!Thank you! Thank God!"

There was jubilation in the stands, and while Rafael's five-minute strike in the last game brought them great pleasure, the fans preferred the early seal of the win so that they could easily and happily address their physical needs at half-time.

Raphael liked it too, he didn't like the silence and oppressive atmosphere of the locker room at all, because then he wouldn't dare take out the apples in his storage cupboard......

This half-time break was indeed the most relaxed for the players since Argentina started the Copa America journey, everyone walked into the dressing room with a smile on their shoulders, and Batista also gave up the idea of changing because of Aguero's goal, and instead let them continue to maintain the offensive in the first half, pressing the Costa Rican defence.

In terms of player responsibilities, he allowed Higuain to retreat appropriately, switch positions with Messi, and take on more tasks of instigation and organization.

Although he didn't say it explicitly, Batista still expressed his displeasure with the little smoking gun repeatedly wasting the opportunity to score - since he didn't have shooting boots, he should retreat and let someone else play.

As for the midfielder, he praised Gago's performance, but in the second half, given that Costa Rica is likely to fight desperately to increase their attacking intensity, he gave Gago the task of defending first, supplemented by attack.

In Batista's heart, there is still a deep sense of distrust in his defenders.

At the beginning of the second half, Costa Rica, which strengthened the attack, replaced the central defender Calvo with a yellow card with a No. 10 player, Brainys, if the Argentine commentator knew the ancient language, he would probably drop a few crocodile tears, lamenting the tragedy of the opponent's "death before the division is successful", but he won't, so he just gloated and said, "If it wasn't for him asking for a yellow card, then I would have almost forgotten the young defender who was entrusted with a heavy responsibility by Costa Rica before the game." It's a shame who made him face the best players in the world, so we only saw Messi, who played incomparably today, and didn't see him. ”

And Costa Rica, which removed a defender and fell behind by one goal, also lost the last straw and was finally swallowed by Argentina.

I have to say that today's Argentina finally has what a strong team should look like.

When Batista asked Rafael, Pastore, and Ravitch to warm up, it was already 3:0 on the field, with the home team in front and the away team behind, and Argentina sealed the win!