This will be a key game for the green shirts if they want to remain on track in the competition. Pakistan held Spain to 1-1 draw in their opening encounter on Monday, striker Rehan Butt justified his selection with a 46th minute goal that gave Pakistan a fine start, reported a private news channel.

Green shirts had a good and positive start by holding a tough team like Spain. Pakistan’s frontline’s potential was well in evidence against the Spanish side, but the forwards need to show greater finesse in the striking zone to win matches.

A win against Argentina will definitely provide Pakistan a boost ahead of their games against Britain, South Africa and Australia. It is important to mention here that Pakistan had scored a 4-2 victory against Argentina in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in May this year.

Strength levels of players had been good enough. But Pakistan can expect Argentina to hit hard as they too need the points and this scenario should make for a tense battle of nerves. Under the circumstances, Pakistan would need untiring running, discipline and concentration to seize the upper hand early and sustain it.