Chile vs. Argentina: Expect Offensive Fireworks in Big Albiceleste Win

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Published: October 16, 2012

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How would you like to have Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain and Sergio Aguero at your disposal in the attack? Or how would you like it if you had to attempt to stop that devastating offensive trio?

That's the hand Argentina will be holding when they face Chile on Tuesday, and the hand Chile will have the misfortune of trying to slow down. Oh, and it gets worse for Chile, as Rex Gowar of Reuters notes:

Missing three defenders through suspension after Friday's 3-1 loss to Ecuador in Quito–their second loss in a row–Chile have struggled to make their all-out attacking game work and have lost their way after making a promising start to the qualification.

Away wins in Bolivia and Venezuela in June put Chile top of the nine-nation group, but poor player discipline has already undermined coach Claudio Borghi.

Argentine Borghi has had to watch the last two defeats from the stands as part of a four-match suspension for insulting the referee during the victory in Venezuela.

Meanwhile, Argentina hasn't lost in seven matches, with six wins in that span. Higuain and Messi—who is fresh off a two-goal, one-assist game against Uruguay—are tied atop Conmebol's scoring sheet in South American World Cup qualifying with six goals apiece.

Oh, and Argentina beat Chile 4-1 in qualifying a year ago.

So let's quickly review:

Chile will be without Pablo Contreras, Arturo Vidal, Osvaldo Gonzalez, Claudio Bravo and Humberto Suazo.  The Chileans are in the midst of a two-match losing streak.  Despite the injuries to key defensive players, the Chileans still play a pressing and attacking style, extremely dangerous against an offensive juggernaut like Argentina.  Albiceleste is playing some of its finest soccer at the moment. Are you starting to see how this game could get out of hand quickly for Chile? 
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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