First half of England v Argentina match sees no shots on target

In a highly physical semi-final match in Atlanta on July 15, England and Argentina failed to register a single shot on target in the first half. Both teams committed numerous fouls, with a total of 19 credits, resulting in only two yellow cards awarded. John Stones had the first attempt on goal by heading wide in the 33rd minute, but both teams struggled to find their rhythm amidst the tension. England's Elliot Anderson and Argentina's Lisandro Martinez received bookings as the rivalry heightened, with former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson criticizing the performance of referee Ismail Elfath for being lenient. The match continues beyond halftime.

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