In 2022, Argentina won the World Cup, Messi won the best player, and Big Martin won the best goalkeeper. Although Big Martin was ridiculed by numerous people after the game, the performance of the World Cup was OK after all. Now let's talk about the performance of Big Martin in this World Cup.
In the first game, Argentina lost 2-1 to Saudi Arabia, which many people thought was due to the video referee. In fact, Argentina mainly lost the game to a light opponent and a wrong starting lineup. Saudi Arabia did not have numerous shots on goal in the whole game. They scored two threatened shots. Although the Argentine defenders were careless in these two shots, the main problem was the goalkeeper's poor preparation.
For the second game against Mexico, Argentina made a huge shift to their starting line-up because of the game they had to win, with Martin at the back for the first time and dropping Romero, who had played poorly in the first game. Mexico's main focus was defensive and there were not numerous shots, but there were plenty of threats in the first half from a superb free-kick, and this time Big Martin made no mistake.
Upcoming matches.In the third match against Poland, Argentina had a lot of pressure. After all, they only won to top the group, but Poland did not play nicely. The whole game did not shoot. Martin did not play the chance. Argentina also easily scored 2-0 to win the group.
In the fourth game against Australia, Argentina went up 2-0 early, but their own goal by Enzo caused a sudden tension in the final moments, especially when they nearly conceded a late equaliser to Australia, but Big Martin made a crucial save to prevent Argentina from going into extra time. Big Martin played nicely in the game, and he had nothing to do with the goal.
In the fifth game against Holland, Argentina led 2-0 again, but conceded two late goals, both of which Martin was partly responsible for, as Holland scored both of their goals. But in the final penalty shootout, Big Martin did nicely to save two Dutch penalties, and Argentina was in the semifinals.
The sixth match against Croatia, Argentina's easiest knockout game. Croatia did not threaten a shot in the whole game. Argentina went 3-0 up early, brought on some substitutes who had not played before, and Big Martin did not have a chance to perform.
In the seventh game against France, Argentina were again 2-0, and were again equalised by France. Mbappe's first penalty was saved by Martin, who made contact with the ball but scored. Big Martin had no chance with Mbappe's second goal, from a tricky Angle, but it was a crucial save from Muani in extra time. Big Martin saved another French penalty in the shootout, giving Argentina a huge hand in the championship.
summarize
In all of his seven games in Argentina, Big Martin only made a great save against France and a few against Mexico. In the remaining games, when the opposition shot in, Big Martin is not great at saving, which is why he can't go to the top teams. Big Martin is extremely good at penalties, which is extremely essential for a team in the knockout stage of the World Cup. After all, having a goalkeeper who can save the penalty is more satisfying, but the league does not need to save the penalty. Facing the penalty is always the best, Big Martin can not save. For example, in the final, Mbappe scored three penalties. Big Martin's penalty kick was the main reason Argentina won the World Cup. Brazil and France have no decent goalkeepers at penalty kicks. That's why Brazil and France won't win the World Cup.