GOOD ARIES, KOMPAS.com – Argentina and Paraguay had to settle for sharing the points after a draw in continued World Cup qualification 2022 Zone Conmebol.
Laga Argentina vs Paraguay at La Bombonera Stadium, Buenos Aries, Friday (11/13/2020) morning WIB, ended with a score of 1-1.
One Argentine goal scored by Nicolas Ivan Gonzalez in the 41st minute.
Meanwhile, a Paraguay goal was scored by Angel Romero in the 22nd minute through the white dot.
Despite playing a draw, La Albiceleste, nicknamed the Argentine national team, managed to shift Brazil from the top of the 2022 World Cup Qualifying Zone Conmebol Zone with a collection of seven points.
As for Paraguay also rose to fourth place with a collection of five points.
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Argentina vs Paraguay match review
Paraguay immediately pressed Argentina since the first half whistle blew.
One of two early chances from Paraguay came close to threatening the Argentina goal through Miguel Almiron after receiving a through ball from his team-mates.
However, Almiron’s chance to score a goal can be secured by Argentina goalkeeper Franco Armani.
Meanwhile, the Argentine camp often had difficulty entering the Paraguay defense until the 13th minute.
In the 18th minute, Almiron’s individual action past several Argentine players paid off after he was fouled in the penalty area.
Angel Romero as the executor did not waste this golden opportunity to score goals calmly.
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Argentina finally equalized with a header from Nicolas Ivan Gonzalez in the 41st minute, after taking advantage of a corner from Giovani Lo Celso.
1-1 score lasted until the first half ended.
Entering the second half, Argentina got an opportunity through Lautaro Martinez in the penalty area.
However, his shot went wide of the Paraguay goal.
Not long ago, Martinez again had another golden opportunity after he managed to outwit Paraguay goalkeeper Antony Silva.
However, after getting past Silva and only scoring a goal, his shot went wide of the post.
Argentina could actually turn out ahead in the 58th minute through a goal that was created Lionel Messi.
However, after seeing Assistant video report (VAR), there was a foul before Messi scored. As a result, Messi’s goal was disallowed.
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Messi returned to spread threats through direct free-kick in the 72nd minute. However, his shot was countered by Antony Silva.
Angel Romero’s set-piece shot in the 78th minute is countered by Armani.
Argentina vs Paraguay match ended with a score of 1-1.
The composition of the players for the two teams:
Argentina (3-4-2-1): 1-Armani; 4-Montiel, 2-Quarta, 19-Otamendi; 15-De Paul (17-Dominguez, 83 ‘), 5-Paredes, 8-Palacios (20-Lo Celso, 32’), 21-Gonzalez; 10-Messi, 18-Ocampos (11-Di Maria, 62 ‘); 22-Martinez (13-Alario, 83 ‘).
Trainer: Lionel Scaloni
Paraguay (4-3-3): 1-Silva; 2-Rojas, 4-Balbuena, 15-Gomez, 6-Alonso; 5-Gimenez, 16-Cardozo, 23-Rolon (14-Morel, 74 ‘); 11-Romero, 19-Lezcano (17-Perez, 74 ‘), 10-Almiron.
Trainer: Eduardo Berizzo
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