Argentina extended their unbeaten run to 21 games on Thursday with a comfortable 3-1 win over Venezuela in their World Cup qualifier in Caracas.
Venezuela had beaten Argentina only once in 14 previous World Cup qualifiers and their hopes of doing it again on Thursday were snuffed out when Luis Adrian Martinez was shown a straight red card for a foul on Lionel Messi after half an hour.
With a man advantage the visitors had most of the ball in the second half and added two more goals in the 71st and 74th minutes through substitutes Joaquin Correa and Angel Correa.“I think we had a great first half, even before they were left with a man less,” said striker Lautaro Martinez. “After the goal we had more space to work in and we are taking all three points home.”
Messi, who has played just 24 minutes this season with his new club Paris St Germain, was on the field for the whole game and only some fine saves by Wuilker Farinez kept his name off the scoresheet. The top four teams qualify automatically for Qatar and the fifth-placed side goes into an inter-regional playoff.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Turkey-Montenegro draw in FIFA World Cup qualifierA 97th minute goal helps Montenegro tie a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying match with Turkey
Read more »
Argentina’s ‘Dusk Stone’ Bows Trailer Ahead of Venice World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)Ivan Fund’s “Dusk Stone” (“Piedra Noche”) is bowing its trailer in Variety on the eve of its world premiere at the Venice Lido where it participates in the Venice Days (Giornate degli Autori ) side…
Read more »
Piers Morgan at GQ Awards after job offers boast and Ofcom win over MeghanPiers Morgan has celebrated his Ofcom win by enjoying a night at the GQ Awards after he was cleared of any wrongdoing over his rants about Meghan
Read more »
We've found the best underwear to wear during workoutsStay cool and comfortable with our pick of the best women's underwear to wear while exercising
Read more »
Nike’s New ZoomX Invincible Run Feels Like Running on a CloudThis comfortable running shoe is a first of its kind for Nike.
Read more »
Carol Vorderman's trip to Wales from sexy swimwear to paddleboarding and BBQ'sTV star Carol Vorderman has enjoyed an action-packed summer getaway in Wales where she's enjoyed endless beach days and peaceful time spent paddleboarding
Read more »