Messi Helps Power Argentina Past Bosnia

RIO DE JANIERO – Lionel Messi broke free at the top of the box midway through the second half here and an entire stadium full of frenzied Argentina fans knew what was next: a rocket from his fabled left foot. The ensuing sound said it all: “OHHHHHHHH!!!”.

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella admits his team failed to get the best out of talisman Lionel Messi in the first half of their Group F victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina at the Maracana.

Just as the critics were finding their voices, Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi reminded everyone of his brilliance with a superb individual goal.

As Argentina clung to a 1-0 second-half lead in a closely battled World Cup group stage game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Argentinian soccer icon Lionel Messi found room at the top of the box and unleashed a skittering shot that deflected off

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella admits his team failed to get the best out of talisman Lionel Messi in the first half of their Group F victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina at the Maracana.