I have 24 years. That is, I lived 7 world, but in fact I've only been aware of the past 5 including this one. In each and every one of them, have lived the same history with Mexico, you come with great expectations, another player with a renowned, and in the end, always at the end, a team we wanted, in the second round to give us a return ticket to our country. No matter the size of the rival, may be a giant like Argentina or Germany, a surprise team like Bulgaria or a grand master of the area (CONCACAF) and the United States. The end result is the same. Today
history showed, as they believe the Maya is cyclical. Once again we showed the powerful Argentina, Maradona now, and not do much we went back to Mexico with their tails between their legs. There are many things to mention about the game and on the reactions that generated it. Certainly not say anything that has not been said already or have not thought any of you, but the reality is I can not help saying this seems remarkable to me about Mexico and the World Cup.
First I note that the participation of Mexico in the World Cup has been disappointing. But disappointing according to the expectations that were generated, thank you very much to the media, based on little or nothing. If hopes for the national team were coded previous representations, the truth is that they have fulfilled the task, because everything has gone as in the past. One win, one draw and a pair of defeats. The same balance in Germany 2006. I see nothing to highlight on this. It boils down to wins against Iran and France (Domenech, not Zidane), draws against South Africa and Angola (you tell me why we can boast that) and losses to Uruguay, Portugal and Argentina on 2 occasions.
soccer connoisseurs say that despite these dismal results, Mexico has made a great play during this fair. Well, this is really moot because they have given a lime and sand. Let me explain what a great game was against Angola and Portugal in 2006, or what it did against South Africa and Uruguay in this world. What Argentina is a special case. At least for a server in Germany was not a great game against the pampas, but was a very intense game that the Mexicans had to limit their emotions. Do not confuse this with a great soccer in Mexico. In contrast, in this second edition of this now classic confrontation, it is dominated and darkened the opponent, but it's useless if the ball enters the opposing goal.
Now, let's go to what happened yesterday in Johannesburg. The first day controversy arose when it was announced Adolfo "El Bofo" Bautista was going to be a starter. Aguirre showed 2 things with this decision: having a few well-placed balls and is stubborn as good Basque. I bet that over 90% of the mother country is mind upon hearing the "good news." In fact, I watched TV when Javier Alarcon said "If you're turning on your TV, Adolfo Bautista started for Mexico," far heard only "Noooooooooooooooooo" No kidding. Bofo involvement was unprecedented. They say Mascherano covered very well, but the truth is that I witnessed it, so I'm not authorized or to affirm or to deny it. For the rest, wandered and usually has a well, half of the field.
Selection started playing good football and creating danger arrivals. But everything was as usual, we put CASI scoring, not once but three times. But between the CASI and the goal, there is little difference. That's where you define who the large and small who, who the winners and losers, and as you know, unfortunately Mexico has a close relationship with the CASI.
Then came the assault. It is true, was a resounding misplaced. It was an aberration that he is not the mark. Moreover, it was totally unfair that even after watch the replay on the screen, maintain their decision cynically. It was demonstrated that the law is not always justice. They say they have been faulty reverse that decision because they realized through the screen. I think then that the regulation is ineffective, negligent and unfair. It is something elemental, if you see that was out of place, why cling to the contrary?! Among the mistake and blew him to the English, FIFA will have enough things to worry about for a while. I think technology is crying into soccer, running the risk of lagging behind other sports, if not take steps in that direction. Everything evolves in this life and Football does not have to be the exception.
But back to the national team, yes, it was a robbery. Yes, that decision broke the game. But a team with more moderation would have gone ahead. Sorry, but I think so. With the 0-1 against still had left, nothing is lost yet. It was with the monumental error of Ricardo Osorio when everything fell apart. Which by the way, once again demonstrated this player in the decisive moments as a member shrinks at low temperatures (pardon the analogy). It was unacceptable what happened yesterday. And then it simply reflected the difference between CASI and mentioned goal. There were many good shots that Salcido served to excite the Mexicans, but nothing more. There was a Tevez shot only served to excite the Argentine and to ensure their place in the quarterfinals. As easy as that. In short, they played like never before and was lost forever, although some say that gambled and lost as usual as always.
To highlight the Mexican table, yes there are some players. The best, by far, was once again Carlos Salcido. With his future in the air, this player is 100% focused Selection and took a couple of games worthy of the best in his position. Stark contrast to what he offered the owner the right side. We should also mention the superb goal Hernandez. While the "Chicharito" is still green in many ways is a fact that the talent and eye for goal has them in abundance, a few years in Europe and this boy come to big things. Finally we must highlight the work of Pablo Barrera. The player of the UNAM, hopefully not for much longer, acted as Jesus Arellano in the World Cup in France, served as a lever for a team that was repeatedly stuck in its operation and so many turned to the destabilizing end to fix. But despite these good performances, not to be confused and say that Mexico gave an excellent match and died face up. Had played that great game, we would be expecting the quarter-finals and not thinking of Brazil 2014. There can be a great game when you make a mistake like Osorio, when no goal in 80 minutes and when you lose concentration after an arbitral grossest error that may have been.
I can not conclude without mentioning the unfortunate press conference given by the "technical" Argentina, Diego Armando Maradona. While the data were limited popular domain preparation of this person and his short intellect, the statements that left me stunned because I was attacking his cynicism. Daring to say that Argentina was higher at all times and never went complications, he knew exactly what he would do the "Basque" and had designed a response to any movement that did, they merely show that this guy is still on drugs. A colleague commented that he liked to hear that because I thought he was taking an attitude to the "Mourinho", to take pressure off his players. I think not. It is not the first time that Maradona says nonsense like that and certainly not the last. This served to reaffirm my theory Diego as a simple type, boorish, arrogant limited.
now is wait to see who the new coach and hope that more Mexicans are foguearan in Europe, so that Brazil can achieve the long-awaited fifth game.
POINTS TO HIGHLIGHT
• Big surprise that I gave at the end of the match Cuauhtémoc. Against all my predictions, was to appease the Mexican players to prevent the arming some anger. I would have sworn the Tepito would be the first to spread the trancazos.
• The other side of the coin showed Rafa Marquez. After the assault at the hands of Rosetti, the Mexican captain lost his head, as usual, and no miracle was the red card after a hard foul and a series of angry complaints. Time passes and learns to temper his impulsive character.
• Messi did not need more than standing in the field to get defenders nervous Mexicans, but it canceled as expected, that an impact to be neglected the brand on other items. That's part of the greatness of Lionel.
