England v Argentina sets unwanted World Cup record after ‘physical’ first half

England and Argentina’s semi-final became the first World Cup match to not have a shot on target before half-time since records began in 1966 after a physical start in Atlanta. There were 19 fouls, though - 12 from Argentina and seven from England - in a tetchy, tense opening 45 minutes between two rivals meeting for the first time at a World Cup since 2002. The semi-final did not have an attempt on goal until the 33rd minute, when John Stones headed wide, before Argentina’s Enzo Fer