12.07. (Tue) 02:45 Argentina - Costa Rica

You just have to like this precarious situation that Argentina, the home favourites, have put themselves in, if you are a neutral like myself. Under extreme pressure they will be up against this young, talented, but pretty unorganised Costa Rican side, a Costa Rican side with absolutely nothing to lose. You can imagine that J Campbell and his young colleagues in the Costa Rican side will enjoy this match, but it will be quite an ordeal for Messi and his gang.

However I think that Argentina will be the winners. As I said, Costa Rica are not a well organised side and Argentina should be able to take advantage of their shortcomings.It looks like the Argentine coach Batista will at last make some necessary changes for this match. Out with the ineffective duo Lavezzi and Tevez. One of Cambiasso and Banega will also step aside with Gago starting on their midfield. Higuain will play as the lone striker with Messi as an attacking midfielder, joined by Aguero and Di Maria. Sounds already much better.

Costa Rica will be without one of their key players Guzman, who will sit out a suspension. Brenes will be back. Argentina to win, but the odds are quite useless.