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Messi-less Argentina Secures Convincing Win
1 Oct
Summary
- Argentina achieved a commanding 4-0 victory over Bolivia.
- Lionel Messi was absent from the match in Córdoba.
- The goals were scored by Lautaro Martínez, Nico Paz, Cristian Romero, and José Manuel López.
Argentina demonstrated their strength on Wednesday night in Córdoba, securing a comfortable 4-0 win against CONMEBOL opponent Bolivia. The victory was particularly noteworthy as it was achieved without the presence of their talismanic global star, Lionel Messi, who was not part of the squad.
Lautaro Martínez initiated the scoring early in the first half with a precise shot from outside the box. Nico Paz extended the lead before halftime with a skillfully executed chip. Following the break, Cristian Romero widened the margin with a header, and José Manuel López sealed the dominant 4-0 performance with a close-range finish.
This was Argentina's first match following Lionel Messi's announcement of his retirement from international football at the end of August. Messi is slated to play one more game for Argentina, a farewell match scheduled for October 6th in Buenos Aires. Prior to that send-off, La Albiceleste will face Burkina Faso in another friendly on October 3rd.
