This game, as is often the case in international football, was a tale of two managers: one, Armenia’s Eghishe Melikyan, who learned the lessons of Matchday One; and another, Ireland’s Heimir Halgrimsson, who did not.
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Heimir Hallgrímsson appears to represent a significant improvement on his subpar predecessor as Ireland manager. But, after locking horns with Hungary boss Marco Rossi, the former dentist must consider himself very fortunate to extract a late point from the jaws of a tactical defeat.
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Argentina, beware. Having abandoned the 4-2-3-1 that Croatia conquered on Saturday, Gernot Rohr’s new-look Nigeria are now primed to counterattack. Channel-space the Albiceleste generously gifted to the Croats simply will not wash against this Super Eagles selection. Ahmed Musa, who hit the Argentinians on the double four years ago, must be licking his lips. Continue reading
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