Argentina draws Nigeria 0-0 at halftime at Olympics soccer final

Source: Xinhua | 08-23-2008 13:38

Sergio Aguero (L) of Argentina dribbles during the men's gold  match of football event between Nigeria and Argentina at Beijing  2008 Olympic Games in the National Stadium, known as the Bird's  Nest, in Beijing, China, Aug. 23, 2008. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

BEIJING, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Argentina and Nigeria made a goalless draw in the halftime of the Olympic women's soccer final here on Saturday.

In a lackluster first half, seemingly dominated by the Argentines, the Nigerian managed to preserve their menace by fast-pace counter-attacks and sudden shots. The closest one came when Promise Isaac fired a 35-meter long shot, forcing Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero tiptoed ball from the goal.