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The match was drawn 1-1 on Saturday morning during Bangladesh time at the Alberto José Armando Stadium in Buenos Aires. Nicolás González equalized after Anhel Romero’s goal left Argentina behind.
Argentina beat Bolivia after Qatar lost to Ecuador and began the qualifiers for the World Cup. Paraguay, which started the home draw against Peru, won the second match in Venezuela.
Most of the time Paraguay started the offense holding the ball. Although his attack was not that sharp. Little by little, Argentina began to fight back. But they could not test the opposing goalkeeper either.
In the 21st minute, Romero’s successful shot went ahead of Paraguay. Newcastle United midfielder Miguel Almirón dribbled down the left side and entered area D after defender Lucas Martínez fouled him.
Argentine midfielder Ezekiel Palacios left the field in the 29th minute with a back injury. Tottenham Hotspur substitute Giovanni Lo Celso.
Increasing the pressure in the last 15 minutes of the first half, Argentina tied in the 41st minute. González sent the ball into the net with a great header in the corner of Lo Celso.
They could have been four minutes ahead. But Rodrigo de Paul’s powerful shot from outside the area was blocked by the Paraguayan goalkeeper.
Lautaro Martínez missed two great chances early in the second half. He was unable to target a shot from area D in the 48th minute. Two minutes later, the Inter Milan forward found a pass from the back of a Paraguayan in a dangerous spot. The shot could not be aimed from too close.
In the 57th minute, Messi sent the ball into the net with a low shot after receiving a pass from Lo Celso near the penalty spot. But the referee did not score with the help of the VAR in case of a foul at the start of the attack.
At 15 minutes, Messi almost got a goal with a great free kick. Goalkeeper Anthony Silva somehow saved the team by jumping. The ball hits the crossbar and goes out.
In the end, Argentina put more pressure on Paraguay, who went completely on the defensive. But the two-time world champions couldn’t create a definitive opportunity.
Despite stumbling at home, Argentina is currently on top with two wins from three games and six points from a draw.
Brazil ranks second with 6 points from two games. Ecuador is at number three with 6 equal points in three games. Paraguay is in fourth place with 5 points.
In the next match, Argentina will play host Peru next Wednesday morning during Bangladesh time. Paraguay will face Bolivia at home on the same day.
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