World Cup 2018: Argentina vs Iceland, Player ratings

Argentina v Iceland: Group D - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Messi had a frustrating night.

Argentina

Argentina v Iceland: Group D - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Aguero scored the opening goal of the match

Willy Caballero- 5/10

The goalkeeper failed to impress during the game and struggled with the ball at his feet.

Nicolas Tagliafico- 6

Tagliafico almost scored a header early in the game following a Lione Messi free-kick delivery.

Nicolas Otamendi- 5.5/10

Otamendi wasn't his usual self at the back. However, he did impress offensively, creating a couple of chances and almost got on the scoresheet in 29th minute with a decent header.

Marcos Rojo- 5/10

Marcos Rojo had a poor outing, finding it difficult to handle Iceland's counter-attacks on several occasions.

Eduardo Salvio- 6.5/10

Despite Argentina's unconvincing display, Salvio managed to threaten Iceland with some incredible attacking runs down the right flank.

Javier Mascherano- 7.5/10

The former Barcelona superstar was Argentina's brightest player during the game. He worked hard to control the midfield and tried to make the team click.

Lucas Biglia- 5/10

The midfielder made a few runs during the game but found it difficult to break through a pack of white shirts.

Maximiliano Meza- 6/10

The attacking midfielder made a couple of threatening runs but ended up producing nothing out of them.

Lionel Messi- 6/10

The playmaker had a poor outing by his own standards. He missed a golden opportunity, failing to convert a penalty that could have granted Argentina the win. But, he did have some shots on target during the game.

Angel Di Maria- 6/10

Di Maria made a couple of crosses into the box during the second-half. However, the Paris Saint-German superstar failed to influence the game.

Sergio Aguero- 7/10

The Manchester City striker scored the opening goal, turning inside the box before beating the goalkeeper from close-range.

Substitutes

Ever Banega - 6/10

Ever Banega introduced offensive contributions but still couldn't find a way out.

Cristian Pavon - 6.5/10

The attacker forced a decent save from Halldorsson after coming in later in the game.

Gonzalo Higuain - N/A

Higuain came in too late to have an impact on the game.


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Edited by Alan John