Argentina's three goals in Chile's net with Di Maria's eyes wet
Although the match was for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, it was actually a little deeper. Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria are missing from the team. The former could not return from injury, the latter retired from the national team after winning the Copa America. In this first official competitive match since October 15, 2013, Argentina entered the field without two legends. As both of them will not be found forever, and they have to prepare to fill the gap!
The match against Chile in Buenos Aires was therefore a test of sorts for Lionel Scaloni's side. Alexis McAllister, Julian Alvarez and substitute Paulo Dybala passed the test with letter marks for Argentina. Argentina defeated Chile 3-0 with their goals. All three goals came in the second half.
(Argentina teamAFP said the honor Di Maria deserved)
Argentina did not play well in the first half. Tried to play fast football but struggled to control the ball. Chile tried to respond to the pace with pace. But could not do much except hit the post once in the first half. However, after the break, the Argentine's goal after three minutes in the second half can make the fans close their eyes. Argentina defender Cristian Romero passed to Rodrigo Di Paul who was standing on the right side after changing the direction of the game in the midfield.Midfielder Di Paul passed the ball to the forward Julián Alvarez, who was running along the right corner of the Chilean box. Alvarez crossed the ball in front of Chile's goal post. Another forward, Lautaro Martinez, faked the cross in front of him during the run. Chile's defense is fooled. Because it is normal to take a shot from there. McAllister, who was in a good position after Martinez released the ball, scored with a shot. This is McAllister's third goal for Argentina.
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