It's OVER !!! :(

Argentina lost to Germany in Penalty shoot-out.

At the end of the first quarter final match between Argentina and host Germany, score was 1-1(2-4). This was FIFA Worldcup, Germany-2006 final for me. Once again physical fitness overpowered skills.

Now we have to wait for another 4 years to see Argentina coming back in the flagship of Messy.

There were so many factors contributed to their defeat, to list a few:
a) The main goalkeeper getting injured to force newbie (just 4 international appearances) Franco to come and face that superb header from Klose and then penalty kicks as decider.
b) The forced substitution eliminated the chances of seeing Lionel Messy coming in to play and show his magic.
c) They had to go into penalty shotout without Riquelme and Crespo.
... and many more...

Whatever, but I am still in awe.
Long live ARGENTINA !!!