Argentina Forced to play a draw U.S.

Although appearing pressing, Argentina instead had to settle for a 1-1 draw while serve the United States (U.S.) in the friendly match on Sunday (27/03/2011). Goals scored by Esteban Cambiasso in the first round successfully identified by the U.S. substitute, Juan Agudelo in the second round.

Shown with the best squad, including Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria and some other European players, Argentina immediately locked the U.S. defense. Pressure by the pressure they give to the host defense lead by by Oguchi Onyewu.

However, the new Argentina to score in the 42nd minute. Utilizing throwing the ball from kick Angel Di Maria, Esteban Cambiasso with a cool beat U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard.

In the second half, Argentina did not reduce the power press them. Messi, who did not want to lose face due to failure to score goals for his team goalkeeper Howard's attempt to break one minute second-half run. But unfortunately the business was countered by Howard Massey.

Preoccupation attack, Argentina even conceded. U.S. managed to equalize in the 59th minute header by substitute players, Juan Agudelo take advantage of a free kick.

Argentina continues to reap the victory in this match. But Bob Bradley's troops did not give the slightest room for the visitors, who already looks frustrated due to failing to take advantage of several opportunities, develop the game.

U.S. finally succeeded in forcing Argentina a 1-1 draw in this match. "Magic" Messi has not been a positive influence for his team until today.

The composition of the U.S. players: Howard; Spector (Chandler 46), DeMerit, Onyewu, Bocanegra; Jones (Agudelo 46), Bradley, Edu, Dempsey, Donovan, Altidore.

Argentina: Andujar; Zanetti, G Milito, Burdisso, Rojo, Mascherano, Banega, Cambiasso (Biglia 75); Lavezzi, Lionel Messi, Di Maria

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Prandelli: Future Oriundi Italy

Italian coach, Cesare Prandelli, defended the policy include Oriundi (players of Italian descent who were born in another country) into the Italian squad. In fact, according to Prandelli, the future of football, especially Italian, even in the hands of Oriundi.

Prandelli policies include descendants of immigrants from the Italian players had come under fire from some parties in Italy that assesses the Oriundi not have a spirit of nationalism is the same as the original players of Italy. Part of the Italian public consider players like Giuseppe Rossi (born in the United States) and Thiago Motta (born in Brazil) do not deserve defending the national team squad for their questionable sense of nationalism. However, doubt was immediately answered by Motta scored the winner with Italy as minister of Slovenia in Euro 2012 qualifier on Friday (03/25/2011).

In addition to Rossi and Motta, there's more Oriundi ever membelas Italian national team. They are Mauro Camoranesi (Argentina) and Lazio midfielder Cristian Ledesma (Argentina).

"In my view, the issue was never troubled Oriundi. Oriundi is the future of football. Take a look into our junior academy that 60 percent of the players coming from foreign countries. Adopt Oriundi means giving the coach a lot of choices,"said Prandelli.

Prandelli himself never doubted the ability Oriundi in his team, especially Motta. "Motta got good technique and can play in all areas in midfield. He always managed to develop the game," said Prandelli.

"His partner realizes how important he is. Motta has kept the Brazilian-style technique and get the mentality of European players. It's important to have other important players in the team," he continued

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