On Thursday night in Cordoba, the Argentine team beat the Bolivia team with a score of 4:0. The main reason for the team was not the devastating result itself, but the team’s performance without Lionel Messi.
This was Albiceleste's first appearance on the field after the sickle of light announced the completion of her career in the national team, as well as the first game of the Argentines after covering the injury.
In the absence of a rich leader, Cristian Romero took away the captain's armband, and other leaders showed themselves in the attack. Rakhunok at the match was crooked by Lautaro Martinez, who, at the beginning of the first half, shot from between the penalty area. Even before the break, Niko Pas interrupted the victory with a blow from close.
In the other half of the team, Romero himself brought the roar to a devastating level, and Jose Manuel Lopez put the opponent in the fight, recording the remainder 4:0.
Lionel Messi loses the national team's status as an absolute record holder: as of this year, 125 goals (21 of which in world championships) in 207 matches played. The fans are looking forward to saying goodbye to the legend. June 6 - Buenos Aires will have a special farewell match against the Benin national team..
Previously, the 4th round, the Argentina team will play another friendly match against the Burkina Faso team.
Argentina - Bolivia - 4:0 Goals: Martinez 19, Paz 29, Romero 54, Lopez 86.