2023-10-13 05:29:04
Buenos Aires: Argentina’s winning streak continues in the World Cup qualifying round. Argentina topped the Latin American qualifying table with a one-goal victory over Paraguay. Nicolas Otamendi scored the winning goal for Argentina. The legendary Lionel Messi was benched for Argentina’s first XI.
Julián Alvarez, Nicolás González and Lautaro Martinez led the Argentine forward line. Argentina took the lead in the third minute of the game. Ottamendy netted with a magnificent shot from DePaul’s corner kick. In the first half, which passed through many opportunities, no goal was scored.
Lionel Messi entered the field in the 53rd minute of the second half. Messi got off by pulling Julion Alvarez. Messi, who ruled the field with a brilliant performance, was unlucky. Messi fans missed the opportunity to see a double goal. Messi’s rainbow corner kick hit the bar. The free kick hit the post with only minutes to go. The match, which might have been won by three goals, ended 1-0.
With this victory, Argentina overtook Brazil and became the first in the Latin American World Cup qualification table. Having won three out of three, Argentina has nine points. Brazil is second with seven points with two wins and one draw.
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