South East Argentinians Predict 1-1 England Semi-Final, With Argentina Favored on Penalties
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Updated · BBC.com · Jul 15
South East Argentinians Predict 1-1 England Semi-Final, With Argentina Favored on Penalties
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jul 15
Summary
20:00 BST Wednesday’s England-Argentina World Cup semi-final is expected to be a nailbiter by Argentinians living in Kent, Sussex and Surrey, with several predicting a one-goal game and some seeing penalties.
1-1 after extra time was the forecast from restaurateur Linda Pontoriero, who said both sides have looked strategic and strong throughout the tournament, while Surrey-based astrophysicist Noelia Noel backed Argentina to edge it 2-1.
Dual loyalties run through many households: Pontoriero, a British citizen since 2017, said she supports both teams but would choose Argentina, while Brighton restaurateurs Adriana Torrembo and Mariel Pautasso said England is home but they remain more Argentinian.
1986 still shapes the emotion around the fixture for some fans, and families across the region plan to watch together with Argentine food, mixed allegiances and expectations of a tense, close contest.