Argentina v Nigeria half time report
Argentina 1 Nigeria 0
Gabriel Heinze's header has given Argentina the advantage at half time of their Group B clash with Nigeria.
The Marseille defender thumped home a header from a Juan Sebastien Veron corner just six minutes in, but Diego Maradona will be disappointed that his side didn't extend their advantage.
The match had started at a terrific pace, with Nigeria's Chinedu Obasi turning makeshift full back Jonas Gutierrez and firing wide, before a magical run from Lionel Messi resulted in a great chance for Gonzalo Higuain, who could only sidefoot meekly wide from six yards out.
As Messi's influence on the half grew, Veron's through ball almost picked him out, before a trademark snaking run in from the right flank resulted in a curling shot that Enyeama did well to parry.
Real Madrid striker Higuain then missed another glorious opportunity when played through by Carlos Tevez, before Walter Samuel headed over from a corner.
Nigeria were struggling to deal with the Argentinians, although Sani Kaita did volley wide after a Taye Taiwo long throw wasn't cleared, and Obasi snatched a left footed effort wide when well positioned.
Messi then tested Enyeama again before the break, but Argentina head into half time only 1-0 up.
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