Emiliano Martínez (7): He rejected a free kick from Lapadula very well at the start, and went ahead on another approach from the striker to get the ball. When he plays with his feet he also responds in a positive way. The referee charged a penalty for his fault, although it was not clear to the bull if there was contact.
Nahuel Molina (6): As against Uruguay, he was very content and with little inventiveness when combining with his teammates. The first time he decided to pass half the court ended in a goal from Lautaro Martínez. From that play he was encouraged to go to the Peruvian field and did well.
Cristian Romero (7): He again conveyed confidence and determination to sustain the team from the bottom. The former Belgrano affirms himself every time in the team and his presence is vital in the coach’s scheme.
Nicolás Otamendi (6): He was the one who detached himself the most forward, with the tranquility of knowing that Romero was covering his back. That position allowed him to start the plays from behind to connect with those in front. When he goes too far to score, he doesn’t always win the ball.
Marcos Acuña (6): It provided security in the brand and was shown as a permanent exit on the left. His meetings with Di María were very timely.
Rodrigo De Paul (6): It was anticipated just in an entry of Lapadula to the area that was preparing to finish the goal. The deployment he made against Uruguay was felt physically against the Peruvians.
Leandro Paredes (6): It was dedicated to distributing with precision, although Peru tried to cut its deliveries to avoid fluidity in the local scaffolding, and on many occasions it succeeded.
Young Lo Celso (7): the dynamics that he gives to the midfield is a fundamental point for the team. The function of attacking and defending fulfills it perfectly.
Lionel Messi (6): He was participatory to intervene on the offensive but was very surrounded by rivals. Gareca’s strategy was to follow him closely so that he does not have free spaces. The surprising thing was that it failed in some deliveries.
Lautaro Martínez (6): he converted the first goal with a great header in anticipation at the near post, and the power of the blow gave Gallese no options. He sacrificed as always but was less incisive than other encounters.
Angel Di Maria (7): of the best of Argentina. He regained his starting place, and starred in several positive actions, eluding Lora frequently. He had a chance to convert and finished off wide. At the end of the first half he returned to finish off the goal and threw the ball overhead.
Nicolás González: he took the place of Di María and had a chance to finish off the goal.
Guido Rodríguez: he moved as a central midfielder and had a goal disallowed for a previous foul.
Joaquin Correa: moved to the right with little participation.
Exequiel Palacios: entered the discount and had almost no contact with the ball.
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