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Argentina Defeats Angola in Friendly Match Held in Luanda
Luanda, Angola – In a friendly match held at the Estadio 11 de Novembro, Argentina secured a victory against Angola, reflecting their dominance in ball possession. The match, officiated by Hilary Hambaba from Zambia, saw the Albiceleste control the game with 66% possession, while Angola held 34%.
The first Argentine goal came in the 43rd minute, courtesy of Lautaro Martínez, who capitalized on an excellent assist from Lionel Messi. In the 82nd minute, Messi himself sealed the victory with a goal, again assisted by Martínez.
Despite the result, Angola showed glimpses of danger, managing 6 total shots, 2 of them directed at the Argentine goal. Fredy received a yellow card for Angola in the 44th minute, while Alexis Mac Allister was cautioned for the Argentine side in the 62nd minute. The match, part of the friendly round, served as preparation for both teams. Argentina recorded 8 total shots, with 3 on target and 3 off target. Both teams generated 6 corner kicks.
Substitutions angola: at minute 46 H. Marques came in and Neblu went out., at minute 70 C. Banza came in and N. Fortuna went out., at minute 78 M. Nzola came in and Mabululu went out.
Substitutions argentina: at minute 59 G. Lo Celso came in and K. Mac Allister went out., at minute 69 T. Almada came in and E. Buendia went out., at minute 85 L. Martinez came in and J. Lopez went out., at minute 85 A. Mac Allister came in and M. Perrone went out., at minute 86 N. Gonzalez came in and G. Prestianni went out., at minute 86 L. Messi came in and J. Panichelli went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Angola
Argentina
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