da aviator aposta： Toronto, Canada – Argentina failed in a brave bid to cause one of the biggest upsetsin cricket history in going down by 5 wickets to Canada yesterday
Grant Dugmore (Argentine coach)12-Aug-2000Toronto, Canada – Argentina failed in a brave bid to cause one of the biggest upsetsin cricket history in going down by 5 wickets to Canada yesterday. After being put into bat, Argentina weathered everything Canada threw at them and compiled 158 for 9 intheir 50 overs. With rain threatening in the afternoon, Canada were intent on rollingover Argentina, but to no avail, thanks to some sensible and determined batting. Inreply, Canada were struggling at 120 for 5, but a defiant sixth wicket partnershipsaw them home. The Argentine management described it as one of the best everArgentine performances.When one considers that Canada have 4000 players, and are considered one of thefavourites to qualify for the 2003 World Cup, this was indeed an outstandingperformance. Two half-chances during the Canada innings that just escaped thefired-up Argentines might have had Canada at 120 for 7, and with almost 40 runs stillrequired, who knows? Still, I am not satisfied with glorious defeats, but mostimportant, Argentina are beginning to sincerely believe that they can compete againstany team at Associate level, and the rate of progress bodes well for next years ICCTrophy. One more game, versus the United States, and should we win, we could endthird!