By Chris Wright
Largely due to the fact that he’s probably tatered, Lionel Messi’s performances at the Copa America have been a little off-colour so far, with pint-sized mopey tantrums here and free-kicks hoofed into the ionosphere there.
However, Messi finally pulled his finger out and got his act together in time for Argentina’s comfortable 3-0 win over Costa Rica (who, in fairness, fielded a ‘developmental’ U23 side) last night – playing a part in almost every wave of attack and providing two assists as Sergio Aguero (2) and Angel Di Maria netted for the Albiceleste…
http://youtu.be/cVBeU5XGa8s
Things must be looking up, as wee Leo even cracked a smile for the first time in a fortnight…
…sort of.
For the record, the victory over Costa Rica ensured that Argentina will go through from Group A and into the quarter-finals along with group-winners Colombia.
Full highlights…
http://youtu.be/4G7FaubXILM
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