Argentina, lacking their star participant Lionel Messi, clinched a convincing 3-Zero win in opposition to Bolivia on Tuesday in La Paz, sustaining their spectacular begin in South American World Cup qualifying.
Lionel Messi, who’s been fairly busy along with his membership, Inter Miami, noticed the match from the sidelines. He wasn’t even listed in its place resulting from fatigue following his successful purpose within the earlier match in opposition to Ecuador.
Nevertheless, regardless of Messi’s absence, Argentina displayed formidable energy in opposition to Bolivia. They netted three objectives, with Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Tagliafico, and Nicolas Gonzalez because the goal-scorers.
Chelsea midfielder Fernandez almost added one other purpose to the tally with a formidable long-range strike, saved solely by Bolivia’s keeper Guillermo Viscarra’s efforts.
Viscarra as soon as once more demonstrated his goalkeeping capabilities by blocking a close to submit shot from Julian Alvarez, who took benefit of a defensive lapse.
Argentina broke the impasse within the 31st minute when Alvarez supplied a well-placed help to Angel Di Maria, whose low cross was brilliantly tapped in by Fernandez.
Bolivia’s problem acquired even more durable when Roberto Fernandez obtained a crimson card for a reckless problem on Cristian Romero.
Argentina continued their dominance into the second half, with Alvarez hitting the submit within the 70th minute, and Viscarra staying busy, thwarting makes an attempt from Rodrigo De Paul and Di Maria.
Fernandez sealed the victory with a exact left-footed shot seven minutes earlier than the ultimate whistle, capitalizing on the hesitant defending from the house aspect.
With this triumph within the bag, Argentina sit up for their World Cup qualifying journey, whereas Messi will get some well-deserved relaxation. In the meantime, different thrilling matches are set to unfold later within the day, together with Ecuador vs. Uruguay, Venezuela vs. Paraguay, Colombia vs. Chile, and Brazil vs. Peru.
