The goalkeeper's injury completly ruined the subbing for Argentina. Sadly they didn't use Messi or Saviola when they could. I think that cost Argentina the match. Messi's loss was huge. His control of the game was missed as Argentina needed it most.
I really feel sad for Argentina because of that. I don't know why Peckerman put in Cruz instead of Messi.
Riquelme was clearly not playing well. He was out of gas and apparently not in full condition after the first half. I believe too much responsibility place on him and a mistake not having Saviola out there to decentralize the attacking play.
Sadly, Argentina would be a tougher foe than Germany against Italy.
Now Italy advances to the final.