Messi’s Argentina stumbled at home



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Even 36 hours before kick-off, he was surrounded by uncertainty about whether he could play the World Cup tie against Paraguay at home. In the end, Argentina captain Lionel Messi played, but he failed to play a major role in determining the outcome of the match.

Today (Friday) Argentina lost the first point in their third qualifying match for the World Cup in the morning time of Bangladesh. La Albiceleste drew 1-1 with Paraguay at home.

Messi failed to score a goal in the match. Defender Nicolás González scored the goal to avoid Argentina’s defeat. Earlier, forward Ángel Romero gave Paraguay the advantage.

Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni made a change from XI in the previous game against Bolivia in a 3-4-3 formation. Nicolás González was replaced by Nicolás González. He emerged as the defender of Argentina.

In the 20th minute of the game, Argentine defender Lucas Martínez fouled rival striker Miguel Almirón in his box D. The referee blows the penalty whistle. Another forward Romero led the team from the penalty spot.

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Contrary to the style of play, the Argentine coach had to make a change in the 29th minute. Scaloni replaced Ezequiel Palacio with Giovanni Lo Celso. Later, in the 41st minute, González wrapped the ball in the net with the help of Lo Celso. Equality returns to the party.

The hosts were desperate for the winning goal in the second half. But Argentina did not get the desired goal even after organizing attack after attack. In the 60th minute of the match, Scaloni sent Angel Di Maria to increase the attacking lead. Work goal not found.

On the other hand, Paraguay could no longer find the address of the Argentine network. As a result, the match was unsolved with 1-1 goal. After this tie, Argentina has risen to the top with 6 points in three games. However, playing less than one match, Brazil accumulated 6 points. They will regain first place if they win against Venezuela on Saturday morning.

Paraguay starting XI (4-3-3)
Anthony Silva, Robert Rojas, Fabián Balbuena, Gustavo Gómez, Jr. Alonso, Gaston Gimenez, Angel Cardozo, Matthias Viazanti, Angel Romero, Dario Lezcano and Miguel Almiron.

Argentina starting XI (3-4-3)
Franco Armani, Nicolás Otamendi, Lucas Martínez, Gonzalo Montiel, Nicolás González, Ezequiel Palacio, Leandro Pardes, Rodrigo de Paul, Lucas Ocampos, Lautaro Martínez and Lionel Messi.

SAS / PR

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