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After tinkering, Messi and Argentina are reborn

China Daily | Updated: 2011-07-13 07:54

After tinkering, Messi and Argentina are reborn

Argentina's Sergio Aguero (near) celebrates his goal as Costa Rica's goalkeeper Leonel Moreira (right) protests to a referee in the first round of the Copa America in Cordoba on Monday. [Photo/Agencies]

Coach finally makes changes as Aguero scores a double after replacing Tevez

BUENOS AIRES - What a difference a day makes. Or rather, what a difference a tactical overhaul makes, as Argentina showed in ripping Costa Rica to shreds to reach the Copa America quarterfinals.

Released from being a 'No 9', Lionel Messi reveled in being what he really is - namely, a striker who likes to attack from deeper, leaving real center forwards in front of him.

After tinkering, Messi and Argentina are reborn

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