Dallas, June 23 -- Austria head coach Ralf Rangnick said his side could take encouragement from its 2-0 defeat to Argentina on Monday after matching the defending champion for long stretches during their World Cup Group J encounter.
Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina secured a place in the knockout stage and moved three points clear of Austria at the top of the group with one matchday remaining in the first phase.
"During every match in the World Cup, there are times where one team has the momentum on its side," Rangnick told reporters on Monday.
"Obviously it was in our favor that they missed the penalty. After that there was a period when we were in the game.
"In the second half, we were in control of possession, which most people...