''I have no words to describe the feeling I had on the pitch.''
Just minutes earlier, Messi's hard, left-footed shot hit the near post.
Although their game was somewhat less fluid than in previous matches, Argentina dominated the match at 45,000-capacity Peter Mokaba Stadium, where their fans clearly outnumbered Greek supporters.
''A well-deserved victory, no doubt about that,'' Greece coach Otto Rehhagel said. ''We wanted to avoid an early goal, we managed to do that, but of course Argentina has more class and that earned them the win.''
Rehhagel said his team ''played with their hearts and with excitement. But it was just not enough to cause Argentina much troubles.''
Greece was eliminated from the World Cup with the loss. Nigeria, which tied South Korea 2-2, also was knocked out.
Argentina initially preferred to keep possession instead of pushing to create chances.
The first shot on goal came in the 18th minute when Sergio Aguero picked up a pass by Veron and dribbled past two Greece defenders before his left-foot shot forced Tzorvas into a diving save. A minute later, Tzorvas pushed the ball over the crossbar after a 30-yard attempt by Veron.
And, in the end, Argentina outshot Greece 22-7.
''Now the road gets more difficult,'' Maradona said. Next up is Mexico on Sunday at Johannesburg's Soccer City in the round of 16.
''Mexico is not going to be easy they will be a very difficult opponent.''
Fuente: New York times
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