Rooney also lit up England's display, dominating the first half, and he almost struck with a wonderful lob which was just foiled by Argentina keeper Roberto Abbondanzieri.

鲁尼同样点燃了英格兰队的表演情绪，他主宰了上半场，并且还有一个漂亮的挑射，只可惜被门将阿邦丹谢里没收。

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So by the time Australia came to Cardiff, Wales had put in one brave effort against a major team (NZ), produced a disappointing display in the win against Samoa and relied on a few flashes of individual endeavour to beat Argentina.

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