Argentina drew 1-1 with Lionel Messi, a spectator with Ecuador in Guayaquil on Tuesday, the last day of the South American qualifying round for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with both teams sealing their passports in advance.
With the tie, the tricolor dropped to fourth place with 26 points, trailing by leaders Brazil (45), Argentina (39) and Uruguay (28).
Striker Julian Alvarez defeated the World Cup champions (1978 and 1986) 1-0 in the 24th minute to make it 1-0, when the local team lost control to clear the danger and captain Messi appeared to assist.
The tie sprouted 90 + 3 from the right lot of Enner Valencia, Doing justice to Ecuador by awarding a penalty to Nicolas TagliaficoThis is determined by the VAR.
Turkey’s Fenerbahce striker scored, but in both halves. The shot bounced off Geronimo Rully, so the player ended the game as Argentina’s reaction was delayed.
River Plate’s Alvarez joins Lionel Scaloni’s list of 7 players in the race for the Qatar match led by Messi and Lottaro Martinez.
The goal emerged while Argentina were boxing and Messi went almost unnoticed before Ecuador’s rival field. Has not won on home soil against Albiceleste for 13 years in the World Cup qualifiers..
With the monumental Bango Pichincha Stadium packed with about 60,000 people, for the first time since the restrictions caused by the Govt-19 epidemic, the trio began with every possible impetus to launch a fearless attack.
Without dizziness
During the first half the homeowner found a free pass on the left wing in which Mexican Bacchus attacking midfielder Romario Ibarra diligently reached the last line and sharpened that side by serious risk.
The 1-0 draw against Ecuador did not tire them out and not only leveled but also pressed the accelerator to tackle the result. Argentina will end their 30-match unbeaten run from 2019He won the title in 2021 after 28 years of drought, including the Copa America in Brazil.
With the victory in Guayaquil, the tricolor moved from Quito for the second time in this qualifying round, scaling the 31-match unbeaten record set by former Helmsman Alfio Basil between 1991 and 1993.
Before fame, Messi was almost hidden in the dedication directed by Brazilian referee Rafael Glass.
PlayThe unlucky one in Paris Saint-Germain has pointed out the possibility of not wearing Albiceleste.
“I have a lot of things to reconsider after the World Cup. Come on good or bad. We hope this is the best option, “he said recently.
Despite their draw when they struggled to win, Ecuador – who will be attending their fourth World Cup after participating in the 2002, 2006 and 2014 editions – bid farewell to the qualifying round.
He intimidated Argentina with attacks by Moises Gaiseto and Angel Mena, which left goalkeeper Rully exhausted.
La Tree, known to be firmly in the direct classification zone behind Brazil and Argentina from the third day, threatened to take the lead five minutes later. A free kick by Pervis Estupinan resulted in an almost own goal. It was headed by Robert Arbolita, with Argentine Lucas Martinez rushing the ball over the horizontal.
Ecuador vs. Argentina – minute by minute
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