subject: Gianni Truvianni's "South Africa 2010", Higuain's Hat Trick Gives Argentina 4-1 Win Over South Korea [print this page] Gianni Truvianni's "South Africa 2010", Higuain's Hat Trick Gives Argentina 4-1 Win Over South Korea
In a solid display of football Argentina dominated in what was a convincing 4-1 win over South Korea to assure themselves a place in the round of 16. Argentina controlling much of the play was able to score 15 minutes in to the game when an unfortunate bounce deflected of South Korea's Chuyung and in to the back of the net for what would be the first goal of the game. It was once having taken the lead that Argentina, inspired by Messi pressed forward in attack in what looked to be a rout early on. It being Argentina imposing their South American flair and ball control.
Argentina would not wait long for their second goal which came at the 32 minute mark when an unmarked Higuain headed in his first goal of the game; from a position which at first did give the appearance of being offside yet the replay clearly demonstrated that all had been according to the rules. It being then that Argentina perhaps took on too much confidence which led to South Korea's only goal when in the last minute of the first half; Lee Chong Yong took advantage of a defensive error to put South Korea within striking distance.
The start of the second half however would not see a change in the game which continued with Argentina showing the ability many had talked about before the start of the tournament. Maradona's team clearly being in command, continued to press forward for a third goal which would come in the 75th minute of the game when Higuain from close range tapped the ball in to an empty goal. This after the ball had bounced off the South Korean post which set up what could be classified as a very easy goal.
Two minutes would go by for Higuain to get his third and Argentina's fourth for the match when his header found its way in to the back of the net to complete the first hat trick of South Africa 2010. Argentina for its part becomes the first team to qualify for the second round in what can be called a much improved performance from their first against Nigeria. Maradona perhaps finally realizing that certain players whose age has gone beyond that of youth, such as Veron; should be left on the bench. South Korea, though defeated is from eliminated; as a win in their last match against Nigeria should qualify them in to the round of 16.
