Argentina wins the South American World Cup qualification match, and Brazil defeats Peru with three goals from Messi.
With 22 points from 10 games, Argentina was still leading the round-robin tournament, three points ahead of Colombia in second place, who had just defeated Chile 4-0. Brazil and Uruguay, who previously drew goallessly with Ecuador, are next with 16 points.
In Argentina's 6-0 victory at home in a South American World Cup qualifying match, Lionel Messi returned in spectacular fashion with a hat trick and two assists. In front of boisterous supporters at the Monumental de Nuñez Stadium, Messi, who missed two rounds of the league in October due to a right ankle injury, played the whole game on Tuesday. After he opened the goal in the 19th minute, the crowd screamed his name.
With a strong performance in a 4-0 home victory against Peru, its bitter rival Brazil, whose coach Dorival Júnior was under fire earlier this month, found some respite. With 22 points from 10 games, Argentina was still leading the round-robin tournament, three points ahead of Colombia in second place, who had just defeated Chile 4-0. Brazil and Uruguay, who earlier drew goallessly with Ecuador, are next with 16 points.
On goal differential, Uruguay is in third place. With 13 points apiece, Ecuador and Paraguay are next, but the Ecuadorians need one more victory to move up to fifth place. The top six teams in the area will automatically qualify for the next World Cup. Bolivia, presently ranked seventh, will compete in an international playoff to earn a seat in the 2026 tournament. In November, there will be two additional South American World Cup qualifying rounds.
Messi In Strong Form Of Return.
The 37-year-old Messi scored his first goal when a Bolivian defender misplayed a ball, allowing Messi to run freely and finish uncontested in front of goalie Billy Viscarra. Messi provided a crucial ball on a goal by Julián Álvarez in extra time and helped set up Lautaro Martínez's goal in the 42nd minute. After the interval, Argentina seemed to slow down, but Thiago Almada gave them another goal in the 69th minute. Nahuel Molina's low cross was followed by the striker's close-range goal.
After the interval, Argentina seemed to slow down, but Thiago Almada gave them another goal in the 69th minute. Nahuel Molina's low cross was followed by the striker's close-range goal. The 84th and 86th minutes of Messi's performance featured two fantastic finishing touches from the box's edge. Messi stated, "We enjoyed this, we are happy to be here playing in Argentina," after once again declining to confirm if he will participate in the 2026 World Cup.
Comments
Post a Comment