We saw a little bit of the Messi magic we were all hoping for and if he continues the way he started this game he will shine at some stage during this tournament and if he gets better, Argentina really could do well.
Nigeria however will feel a little unlucky with the defeat - they played well, created chances and came close, but at the same time Argentina missed a couple and will wonder why they only got one goal.
That goal came from former Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze in the 6th minute and after that there was chance after chance for both sides but none went in. Overall, a very entertaining match.
Argentina move into second place behind South Korea in the group b table and I wouldn't be surprised if those two teams were the teams that qualified from this group, based on the football I have seen today.
Argentina
Romero, Demichelis, Heinze, Samuel, Di Maria (Burdisso, 85), Veron (Maxi, 74), Mascherano (c), Gutierrez, Higuain (Milito, 79), Messi, Tevez
Nigeria
Enyeama, Yobo (c), Taiwo (Uche, 74), Shittu, Odiah, Kaita, Haruna, Etuhu, Yakubu, Obinna (Martins, 52), Obasi Ogbuke (Odemwingie, 60)
