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06-22-2006 11:02

The Netherlands and Argentina were scoreless in the second half of their World Cup Group C match.

The Netherlands and Argentina were scoreless in the second half of their World Cup Group C match.

Teenager Lionel Messi, starting in these finals for the first time, almost played in Argentine team mate Esteban Cambiasso with a slide rule pass while fellow striker Carlos Tevez curled an effort narrowly wide after 17 minutes.

Netherlands, like Argentina certain of a place in the last 16, were restricted to one real chance when Dirk Kuijt robbed Nicolas Burdisso and had his shot saved by Roberto Abbondanzieri.

Argentina came closest to breaking the deadlock when centre back Khalid Boulahrouz sliced a Juan Roman Riquelme free kick against his own post. Minutes later, Maxi Rodriguez went close with a rising drive.

Source:Reuters

 

Editor:Wang Ping