HT Argentina Vs Colombia, Lautaro Martinez Leads Tango Team 1-0

KOMPAS.com – First round match argentina national team vs Colombia ended 1-0 in favor of the visitors.

Duel Argentina vs Kolombia is a match 2022 World Cup Qualification The Conmebol Zone which was held at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes on Wednesday (2/2/2022) morning WIB.

Argentina managed to excel thanks to goals from Inter Milan striker, Lautaro Martinez, in the 29th minute.

Receiving Marcos Acuna’s cross, Lautaro Martinez who was standing in the middle of the penalty box managed to beat Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas with a low left footed shot.

Judging from statistical data, Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina deserved to be ahead in the first half.

Because, Argentina has appeared attacking since the early minutes and dominated with the percentage of possession of the ball reached 66 percent.

La Albiceleste, the nickname for the Argentine national team, also recorded five shots on target, two of which were on target.

On the other hand, Colombia who rely on counter-attacks only had one shot on target.

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How the first round match Argentina vs Colombia:

Argentina national team coach, Lionel Scaloni, still uses his flagship formation, namely 4-3-3.

This time Scaloni relied on the trio of Angel Di Maria, Lautaro Martinez, and Lucas Ocampos, on the front lines.

All three are supported by Sevilla’s attacking midfielder, Alejandro “Papu” Gomez, from the second line.

The Juventus captain, Paulo Dybala, had to start the match from the Argentine national team bench.

On the other hand, Colombia plays with a 4-2-3-1 attacking formation relying on Miguel Borja up front.

The trio of Colombian attacking midfielders this time is Juan Cuadrado, James Rodriguez, and new Liverpool star, Luis Diaz.

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At the beginning of the first half, the Argentine national team as the host immediately took the initiative to attack first.

However, until the 15th minute, Argentina, which dominated with a percentage of ball possession reaching 80 percent, had yet to get a shot on target.

Exactly in the 16th minute, Angel Di Maria almost put Argentina ahead if his left foot shot from outside the penalty box did not go wide to the right side of the Colombian goal.

Entering the 20th minute, the tempo of the match loosened up a bit. Argentina, which continues to dominate in terms of ball possession, has not succeeded in creating golden opportunities.

Argentina’s attack has often stalled in the Colombian third of the defense due to poor final passes and too much distance between players.

On the other hand, Colombia has not been able to develop their game because Argentina applies high pressing when they lose the ball.

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Exactly in the 29th minute, Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes thundered to welcome Lautaro Martinez’s goal.

Lautaro Martinez’s goal came from Marcos Acuna’s cross from the left. Marcos Acuna’s cross was actually within reach of Colombian centre-back William Tessilo.

However, William Tessilo failed to head the ball out. The ball finally fell at the feet of Lautaro Martinez who was standing right behind Tessilo.

After controlling the ball, Lautaro Martinez immediately fired a hard left footed shot.

Lautaro Martinez’s shot slid into the left side of the Colombian goal which was escorted by Camilo Vargas.

It was Lautaro Martinez’s 19th goal for the Argentine national team.

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Exactly in the 32nd minute, Angel Di Maria threatened the Colombian goal with a left-footed free kick from about two meters in front of the penalty box.

Lucky for Colombia because Camilo Vargas managed to parry Di Maria’s shot which led to the right side of the net.

Left behind 0-1, Colombia slowly began to dare to attack.

Exactly in the 45th minute, Argentina goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez, made a brilliant save when he parried Miguel Borja’s close-range shot.

The score 1-0 for Argentina’s advantage lasted until the end of the first half.

Lineup Argentina Vs Kolombia:

ARGENTINA (4-3-3): 23-Emiliano Martinez; 4-Gonzalo Montiel, 6-German Pezzella, 5-Lisandro Martinez, 8-Marcos Acuna; 20-Giovani Lo Celso, 18-Guido Rodriguez, 17-Papu Gomez; 11-Angel Di Maria, 22-Lautaro Martinez, 16-Lucas Ocampos

• Proposal: 12-Andrada, 1-Armani, 7-Buendia, 10-Angel Correa, 21-Dybala, 15-Gonzalez, 2-Martinez, 13-Maxi Meza, 14-Molina, 19-Nehuen Perez, 9-Julian Alvarez.
• Coach: Lionel Scaloni

COLOMBIA (4-2-3-1): 12-Camilo Vargas; 2-Stefan Medina, 23-Davinson Sanchez, 6-William Tesillo, 17-Johan Mojica; 5-Wilmar Barrios, 15-Mateus Uribe; 11-Juan Cuadrado, 10-James Rodriguez, 14-Luis Diaz; 19-Miguel Borgia.

• Proposal: 18-Rafael Santos, 22-Cantillo, 16-Chara, 8-Cuellar, 9-Falcao, 4-Hinestroza, 1-Mosquera, 3-Oscar Murillo, 21-Daniel Munoz, 7-Preciado, 20-Suarez, 13-Valoyes .
• Coach: Reinaldo Wheel

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