Hockey World Cup 2018: Argentina vs New Zealand - 5 Talking Points

#2 Minimal exertion with maximum impact - the Argentine formula

Argentina won without breaking into a sweat

The South Americans won the match with a comfortable 3-0 margin without doing anything overtly spectacular.

As compared to teams like India and Belgium who strained every sinew and also pleased the galleries with their scintillating moves, Argentina seemed to ease their way through unlike in their opener when they played more of a running game.

Some cohesive and mature passing facilitated by a well-structured midfield and defensive unit meant that the Olympic champions expended little energy but still managed to earn full points and have all but cemented their place in the knockouts.

The calm and self-assured manner in which the Argentinians went about their business does present a veiled threat to the opposition at Bhubaneswar as the hockey world is well aware what Argentina are capable of when they step up the gear and play to their absolute potential.