Argentina, England draw in U-20 World Cup
Published:Wednesday | August 3, 2011 | 12:00 AM
MEDELLIN, Colombia (AP):
An under-strength England squad held Argentina to a 0-0 draw Monday in an Under-20 World Cup match that promised much but delivered little.
The game between old rivals was closely fought, with Argentina managing only one shot in the first half and England none, and the hostilities didn't end at full time.
"When a team comes out and wants to defend, it is difficult," Argentina coach Walter Perazzo said. "Maybe they don't have their best players, but they are wearing the English shirt and I am sure that means something. We had the ball more, we had chances but we could not break through."
Argentina had a slight advantage in possession but their top forwards Erik Lamela and Juan Iturbe were unable to finish against an England squad that was missing more than 30 players who were withheld by their clubs for preseason training.