Last year, Argentina beat Mexico with one fantastic goal.

This year, Argentina used two fantabulous goals.

The first was a long free kick that soared over the wall and seemed to be heading well away from the goal, until an Argentine player ghosted in with a high jumping kick to deflect the ball into the goal. It was an instant classic.

The second was a simple, beautiful chip from outside the 18 that arced up and over.

Mexico played well and threatened with an early attack on a great midfield steal. But every one-on-one saw Argentina dance deftly around, away from or through Mexico.

That sets up the superclasico final, Brazil v. Argentina, with Brazil advancing on penalities after a 2-2 draw with Uruguay that didn't go to extra time, apparently because of a 15-minute delay in the first half when the stadium lights went out.

Uruguay plays Mexico in the third-place game Saturday. I don't expect either team to be motivated. The final on Sunday should be fantastic.

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By the way, in Asia, Saudi Arabia tied South Korea 1-1. Australia and Japan both could muster only 1-1 draws against Oman and Qatar, respectively. The Asian Cup is going to be very interesting.