The Nigeria did not do it again... In 1996 the Supers Eagles had dominated the Argentines in the final. However yesterday Argentina took its revenge in the "bird nest" in Beijing winning 1-0.

Yet the match was more balanced that we cn expected. Under a strong heat, (nearly 35 °C without wind or shade) and a lawn in poor condition, Nigerians were impressive multiplying offensives.

But, taking advantage of a breakaway and a big mistake marking, Messi gave a long pass to Di Maria, who scored with a shot that Vanzekin could not stop (1-0, 58th). So, Nigerians intensified their offensives. Okonkwo, Adeleye, Kaita and Ajilore ran on the wings to offer many centres to Obinna and Odemnwingie who didn't catch the ball. If yes, the goalkeeper stopped them as at the 82nd on a new attempt from Anichebe. The Argentine defense became fragile but good enough to keep the score despite the 5 minutes of additional time.

On the Nigerian side, the silver medal was a disappointment, as a young nigerian supporter explained: "Everyone is slaughtered, because the Argentine team was the scope of ours".

After its victory in 2004 in Athens, Argentine team is the 4th team to get the Olympic double.