Argentina 2-0 Italy - 5 Talking Points

#4 Misses return to haunt Italy

Italy squandered many chances

After a largely uninspiring first half, Italy came back on to the pitch with purpose and verve, and they troubled Nicolas Otamendi and co. in the Argentine rearguard.

Insigne had the most gilt-edged opportunity of the game.

Leandro Paredes' terrible back pass was pounced upon by Ciro Immobile, who played an easy square ball to Insigne.

From the position he was in, it was easier for Insigne to miss than score, but he somehow put his shot wide of the target.

A few minutes later, Marco Verratti's perfect lofted ball behind the Italy defense was met by the run of Immobile, who took it down beautifully with a perfect touch, but his shot was hit straight at Willy Caballero.

Italy would go on to rue those misses, as Banega and Lanzini put them to the sword in the end.