Argentina v Nigeria
2002 FIFA World Cup, Group Stage
Gabriel Batistuta - 63'
Match Formations
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Game Information
Ibaraki Kashima
6:30 AM, 2 June 2002
Ibaraki, Japan
Match Timeline
Match Commentary
92' An excellent performance from the Argentinians - probably the most impressive team in the tournament so far. Veron and Ortega were dominant, and Batistuta showed he can still score. |
92' And that's the final whistle. A winning start for Argentina, and a merited win. |
92' Okocha tries for the equaliser but Cavallero blocks |
FIFA World Cup Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winner Playoff Path B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

