They took the lead when Lionel Messi's free-kick from the left hit the unfortunate Park Chu-Young on the knee before flying in and the goal buoyed an already buzzing Albiceleste as they continued to attack the South Korea goal with pace and in numbers.

BBC: Argentina 4-1 South Korea

Those who made it through the second attack spent their days grumpily buzzing around, or huddled pathetically together.

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