Lionel Messi gave Argentina victory against Ecuador with a superb free kick on Thursday in the first qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina painfully beat Ecuador (1-0) on Thursday in the first match of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, thanks to a new kick from their captain Lionel Messi on a free kick. In great shape since signing for Inter Miami this summer (11 goals in as many games in all competitions), the seven-time Ballon d’Or unlocked the situation in the 77th minute by rolling the ball perfectly over the wall. .
He equals Suarez
Dominant in possession, the reigning world champions had until then struggled against the Ecuadorian lock like Lautaro Martinez, whose shot hit the post (45th). The Albiceleste pressed harder in the second half under the impetus of Messi, more threatening (69th).
By converting his free kick, Lionel Messi equaled his great friend Luis Suarez’s goalscoring record in the qualifiers (29). “It’s a pleasure to be here for both of us, with what the playoffs mean, rejoiced the former PSG player. That we are both here is something very pleasant for us. “
This success allows coach Lionel Scaloni to remain undefeated at the head of the Albiceleste in the South American qualifiers since taking office in 2018. Argentina meet on Tuesday on the heights of La Paz for the second day against to Bolivia.
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2023-09-08 04:19:09
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