Palermo, Saint of Mad

Previously, he was never known as El Loco, aka 'Mad'. But thanks to his goal to the goal Peru, Martin Palermo got a new nickname of Diego Maradona: Santo Palermo.

Argentina should be grateful still have Palermo. Though already 35 years old and has a decade away from the international soccer stage, Palermo prove that he still had something.

Peru goal to goal in the 94th minute led Argentina beat Peru 2-1. Previously threatened Albicelestes not qualify for the 2010 World Cup hopes are now lit. It's all because of Palermo.

"Going out there and finish the game as I often do," Maradona's speech at Palermo to the field off at the beginning of the second half.

"Afterwards, a miracle of Saint Palermo emerged and gave us one life left to get away (to the World Cup)," Maradona said with great relief as quoted Goal.

Maradona was certainly not telling the truth a saint (no one was a saint named St. Palermo). But the fact that 'Mad' (so nicknamed because he was sharp with the clubs he had strengthened) has raised Argentina, no one can deny.

Many are surprised when called into national team Palermo Argentina against Paraguay before the party, early last September. In addition to countless excuses already, the absence of Palermo from the national team since 1999 made him doubt can make a difference.

Palermo was played against Paraguay, but he was unable to prevent Argentina from defeat. Critics 1, Palermo 0. Maradona backed into a corner and double world champion failed to qualify were threatened.

Beginning last October, called Palermo Maradona returned to face friendlies against Ghana. Boca Juniors striker was played from the beginning and bought two goals victory Argentina, but doubts remain over low tide.

Until then the trust pays Palermo pinned to his shoulder. With the proper placement position, the former Villarreal player tore the goal of Peru and additional breathed for his country.

On Wednesday (14/10) later, melakoni Argentina will face Uruguay party. Victory Lionel Messi will fly to South Africa et al next year.

No one could guess, whether Palermo will be the starter in the game or not. But if passed, since any minute keberapa, Palermo could be the hero again for Tango.

Palermo Argentina Goals for the new touch six figures - derived from 10 times to defend 'The Blue Sky'. But if Argentina would actually qualify for the World Cup, all the people in Argentina should not forget the figure of Saint Palermo. (Source: detiknet)