No effect Maradona

450 journalists accredited, all cameras Hampden Park, facing the Argentine bench ... For its first sortie to lead the albiceleste, the entire football world had eyes only for Diego Maradona to kick-off to face Scotland. Appointed ago just three weeks instead of resigning Alfio Basile, el Pibe de Oro has yet to prove especially since it was previously known as insignificant experiences as a coach. Its status as former best player in the world and world champion in 1986 are by no means guarantees success. Diego Maradona is expected to know by turning all its critics and hopes to restore a soul to a team largely ballotée World Cup playoff in 2010. Deprived of its three best, Messi and Riquelme, respectively selected by FC Barcelona and Boca Juniors, and Agüero, returned to the bedside of his pregnant wife, Argentina gives the impression early match to be inspired by Maradona appointment. Immediately in the right tempo, the Albiceleste recite champagne football in the first quarter of an hour. While Tevez and Lavezzi not hesitate to press very high, midfielder, led by neo-captain, Mascherano, gives a real lesson to his technique. The match takes on the appearance of performance, as Burley's men are reduced to mere role of tenure. Ballot, cornered in their last thirty meters, the Scots are desperate after an elusive ball (73% ball possession for Argentina) and bear the brunt of South American waves that are quick to dig holes in béantes 'rearguard opponent. Following a formidable triangle game started by Tevez, Rodriguez has just reward domination of one-way Argentines (8th, 0-1). Diego Maradona could start fine dream. There remains work The breeder albiceleste déchantait yet quickly. After the start of the match thundering, the Albiceleste are unable to keep pace. Wait too early match, onlookers, leaving the Scots head above water after a quarter of an hour and realize that Argentina is not the machine to crush all dreaded. Based on their physical power in midfield and their dominance in the air, troops Burley, without complex, have subsequently done playing field and have obtained several notable occasions, including through the inevitable McFadden (22nd, 42nd). Outweigh the technical, Argentines have never managed to press the accelerator to find the hole in a wall Scottish very compact. Needing some inspiration and motivation, Mascherano and his teammates have finally made a very poor copy, unworthy of their potential and talent. The absence of Messi, Riquelme and Agüero were felt. Despite the victory, Maradona still has work to do. The statement: Javier Mascherano It is very important. It's a new era. We played well in the first period. It was beaten into second. It is a good start. We are proud of. When we see Maradona on the bench is fantastic. It is difficult to compare the coaches. When there is a new breeder, the motivation is still there. But there are probably a little more when Maradona. Now, we must still improve.