Not only Messi's goal, the main reason why Mexico failed

The battle between the Albiceleste of Argentina and El Tri of Mexico was classic as expected. Tackles were flying high as Players tried to reduce cover space. A game which determines the fate Argentina stay in Qatar lived up to expectations. The team will have more chance to redeem its image when playing against Poland in matchday 3 in Qatar.

Argentina was playing against one of his compatriot, Gerardo Martino who is Mexico's national team coach. The former Albiceleste coach was a runner-up in 2015 and 2016 COPA America editions with his country. Similarly, he was a runner-up with Mexico in 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup and CONCACAF Nations League in 2019/2020.

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Though nearly doesn't kill a bird, Martino was successful in the Supercopa de Espana with Barcelona in 2013 and won the MLS Cup in America in 2018 with Atlanta United. He was criticised at Barcenola for his tactics but received warmed reception at El Tri. He was aware of Messi's dangers ahead of the crucial tie which later ended in a 2-0 loss fro Mexico.

It was vivid that Lionel Messi's fire power was much for Guillermo Ochoa to handle. The tactic endirsed by Martino had worked well in the first half but after the match some analysts bemoaned the tactic.The type of physical play of football witnessed in the game gave room for more fouls and chances werre limited, despite the array of stars on the pitch.

The main reason why Mexico lost to Argentina

Messi, a big man for big occasion  was talk of the news after his mesmerizing display against Mexico but there is a reason why Martino's tactics failed to work in the second half which led El Tri downfall. The 36-year-old well experienced midfielder, Andres Guardado was the pivot of the Mexico's injury and was playing very well until he was substituted in the first half due to injury.