Sergio Batista make a significant change in the front lines by relying on Messi Lionel Messi, Higuain Gonzalo Higuain and Sergio "Kun" Aguero. While Carlos Tevez and Ezequiel Lavezzi, who in two previous games diisitirahatkan be a starter on the bench.
The change proved successful, although Messi is still barren. But the Messiah became inspiration Albiceleste victory which won a landslide victory thanks to goals from Aguero (45 '& 53') and Angel Di Maria (64 ').
Argentina was under the spotlight because of negative results in the previous two games, appearing hit since the early minutes. The first attack occurred when a game has been running two minutes, tens of thousands of supporters cheered when the kick was stunned Albiceleste Higuain goal almost tore Moreira. Unfortunately, the ball was wide at the goalposts.
A few minutes of individual actions threaten Messi goal of Costa Rica. Unfortunately, his shot was wide of the penalty box. Attractive appearance continues to foster children exhibited Sergio Batrista. Cooperation slick Higuan and Aguero was almost broke the deadlock if the kick Pipita (Higuain nickname) was widened at the goalposts.
Costa Rica's rearguard made a mess with spartan attack launched by a trio of Higuain, Aguero and Messi. However, the public at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes had to wait until first half injury time to wait for goals is created.
Aguero is ultimately successful tore Moreira nets to grab the ball rebounds diselematkan Fernando Gago is not perfect by Moreira.
The pattern of attack is still a mainstay Albiceleste eventually doubled their advantage on 53 minutes. Messi became the actor behind the goal that accounted for Aguero.
Messi bait from outside the penalty box directly utilized Aguero who escaped from the off-side trap. Additional goals of this further increase the confidence Albiceleste.
Kick left foot forward Di Maria as bait Messiah makes Albiceleste more superior.
Batista just do a substitution to insert replaces Javier Pastore Higuain Aguero and Lavezzi to fill the position.
Costa Rica almost no chance, while Argentina continued to bang on the defense team made by Ricardo La Volpe. It passed Argentina a 3-0 victory to the next round, finished as runner up of Group A with a value of 5, two points below Colombia.