Argentina solidified their position at the top of the World Cup qualifying standings with a resounding 6-0 victory over Bolivia at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Lionel Messi stole the show, scoring a hat-trick and providing two assists in a breathtaking display. The Argentine captain opened the scoring in the 19th minute, capitalizing on a defensive mistake by Bolivia. Lautaro Martinez doubled the lead in the 42nd minute, courtesy of a precise Messi assist.
Julian Alvarez added to the tally just before halftime, scoring in the 45th minute. Thiago Almada extended Argentina's advantage in the 68th minute. Messi then sealed his hat-trick with goals in the 83rd and 85th minutes, cementing Argentina's dominance.
This convincing win underscores Argentina's depth and skill, maintaining their top spot in the round-robin competition with 22 points from 10 matches. In stark contrast, Bolivia's struggles continued, leaving them at the bottom of the standings..
No comments:
Post a Comment