No Scoring, Messi Still Praised

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi did not record his name on the scoreboard when Argentina beat Nigeria national team. But coach Alejandro Sabela still praised-and refer to it as the best player.

When beat Nigeria 3-1, Tuesday (6/9), Argentina goals created by Gonzalo Higuain and Angel Maria, and own goal by Elderson. While Nigeria's reply goal created by Chinedu Obasi Ogbuke.

Though not scored, Who is the creator of goals made the Higuain and Di Maria. Higuain from Messi cross, while Maria just stay complete individual action from Messi.

"He (Who) are not scored but he was giving assists for the third goal," said Sabela reported by Reuters.

"He's the best player in the match. No matter whether he scored or not, "he said.

"Nigeria had the attackers are very fast, so I have to add an additional defender at the line-up. But, the midfield we had made the difference with the release of feedback-good, "Sabela said.