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Argentina Overwhelms Venezuela at Home with Attacking Display
Capital Federal, Ciudad de Buenos Aires – In a match held at the Estadio Mâs Monumental, Argentina showcased its dominance against Venezuela with a resounding victory within the framework of the South American Qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The match, refereed by Chilean Piero Maza, saw La Albiceleste control the ball with an impressive 77% possession, generating 17 shots, 9 of which were on target.
Lionel Messi opened the scoring in the 39th minute with a precise finish after an assist from Julián Álvarez. Despite the staunch Venezuelan defense, evidenced by the two yellow cards shown to C. Casseres and J. Aramburu, Argentina continued to press. Lautaro Martínez extended the lead in the 76th minute with a goal assisted by Nicolás González, and Messi sealed his brace in the 80th minute, thanks to a pass from Thiago Almada.
Venezuela, for its part, fought with intensity, but failed to trouble the Argentine goal. The team’s five shots, none on target, reflect the defensive solidity of the home side. The Venezuelan team committed 13 fouls and received two cautions, seeking to counter the Argentine game. In the end, Argentina took a well-deserved victory, consolidating its position in the standings. The match was played on September 4, 2025.
Substitutions venezuela: at minute 46 T. Rincon came in and J. Yriarte went out., at minute 56 S. Rondon came in and J. Martinez went out., at minute 56 M. Navarro came in and Y. Soteldo went out., at minute 67 J. Savarino came in and L. Flores went out., at minute 81 E. Bello came in and J. Murillo went out.
Substitutions argentina: at minute 63 F. Mastantuono came in and N. Gonzalez went out., at minute 74 L. Paredes came in and E. Palacios went out., at minute 74 J. Alvarez came in and L. Martinez went out., at minute 81 T. Almada came in and N. Paz went out., at minute 81 N. Molina came in and G. Simeone went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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