The World Cup comeback from 2-0 down to win 3-2 sparked huge controversy! The top trending topic is "Argentina is dirty".

As someone who stayed up late to watch Argentina's incredible comeback, I find it hard to write.

Not because I'm tired or sleepy, but because of... the controversy.

Waking up in the morning and opening social media, the top trending hashtag was #ArgentinaIsDirty#

Behind the 2-0 to 3-2 turnaround lies massive controversy.

But right now, anything I say seems inappropriate.

First, I'm not a professional.

Second, I don't know the motives of the brothers and sisters venting their emotions on the screen.

But there are probably a few types:

1. Real fans who truly saw the referee's unfairness.

2. Non-Messi fans, which we often call the tug-of-war between fan groups.

3. Blind followers who didn't even watch the match.

4. Those who "invested" and lost.

The fourth type is very common during the World Cup, but they deserve the least sympathy and understanding because when someone can't get what they want, everything looks fake, like a script.

With that in mind, let's just talk about the game itself.

Brother Di, though not a professional, is just recording his feelings about watching the match.

At the 70-minute mark, I thought about going to bed.

The defending champions, down 0-2, and from the game situation, Argentina couldn't find effective attacking methods against Egypt's tight defense.

At that moment, "Anyang Paul" messaged me late at night, just two words "in trouble," plus a funny picture of Messi...

Even he, a die-hard Argentina fan, had lost hope.

But thinking that if this were Messi's farewell World Cup match, it was worth seeing it through to the end.

Egypt must be praised; their strategy and execution were perfect for the first 78 minutes of the game.

To sum it up in one sentence: it was extreme defensive counter-attacking.

This is the trend in world football and the magic weapon for underdogs to beat stronger teams.

They didn't need possession; they just needed to wait for opponents to make mistakes and seize the counter-attack, which could have given Egypt a 2-0 or even 3-0 lead.

What adjustments did Argentina, on the brink of elimination, make?

Simply put, two points.

1. Bringing on Lautaro.

Because of Messi's brilliance, Lautaro has been the one who made huge sacrifices for Argentina, often feeling frustrated.

But this guy must have a big role to play.

His core function isthe tactical pivot of the offensive system and the physical fulcrum in the front line.

He is not only a finisher, but alsothe link connecting the midfield and forward linesandthe first line of high pressing.

The effect was immediate.

2. Messi returned to his familiar right flank.

Old Barcelona fans know that the right flank is Messi's corridor.

That led to Argentina's first goal, assisted by Messi.

For a long time, Argentina tried to play a penetrating passing game, but against Egypt's disciplined defense, it only produced threats without results. (Egypt's goalkeeper was also incredible.)

In the latter part, Argentina, known for possession football, had to resort to long balls.

Egypt was a bit slow to react to Messi's positional adjustment, possibly also due to fatigue...

After scoring the first goal, Argentina's depth, ability, and confidence fully showed.

Under sustained pressure, Messi scored the second, and Enzo delivered the decisive strike...

Messi said this was the first time he cried on the pitch.

I imagine Egypt, Salah, and Egyptian fans must be wanting to cry but having no tears left.

This is football, this is part of the game, this is the charm of the World Cup.

Despite the controversy, I have to say that staying up all night was totally worth it.