Match report

Argentina Defeats Peru 2-0 in World Cup Qualification

Peru
Peru
0–2
FT
Argentina
Argentina
Oct 18, 2023

Argentina secured a convincing 2-0 win over Peru in their World Cup Qualification match, with Lionel Messi scoring both goals. The victory solidifies Argentina's position in the South American qualifiers.

Key Facts

  • • Lionel Messi scored both goals for Argentina in the 32nd and 42nd minutes.
  • • Messi's first goal was assisted by Nahuel González, and his second by Enzo Fernández.
  • • Peru had two yellow cards, with Yoshimar Yotún and Luis Advíncula being penalized.
  • • There were multiple substitutions made by both teams, but none significantly altered the game's outcome.

Lineups

Peru

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gallese (G)
  • 17 L. Advincula (D)
  • 4 A. Santamaria (D)
  • 2 L. Abram (D)
  • 5 N. Loyola (D)
  • 7 A. Polo (M)
  • 14 W. Cartagena (M)
  • 19 Y. Yotun (M)
  • 16 F. Zanelatto (M)
  • 18 A. Carrillo (F)
  • 9 Paolo Guerrero (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 C. Caceda
  • 21 R. Solis
  • 3 A. Corzo
  • 6 M. Trauco
  • 22 A. Callens
  • 8 B. Reyna
  • 10 S. Pena
  • 13 R. Tapia
  • 15 J. Concha
  • 23 P. Aquino
  • 11 S. Ormeno
  • 20 J. Grimaldo

Argentina

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 23 E. Martinez (G)
  • 4 G. Montiel (D)
  • 13 C. Romero (D)
  • 19 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
  • 7 R. de Paul (M)
  • 20 A. Mac Allister (M)
  • 16 E. Fernandez (M)
  • 10 L. Messi (F)
  • 9 J. Alvarez (F)
  • 15 N. Gonzalez (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. Armani
  • 12 W. Benitez
  • 2 L. Martinez Quarta
  • 6 G. Pezzella
  • 8 M. Acuna
  • 5 L. Paredes
  • 11 G. Lo Celso
  • 14 E. Palacios
  • 18 G. Rodriguez
  • 21 L. Ocampos
  • 17 A. Garnacho
  • 22 L. Martinez

Timeline

  1. Argentina
    32' Argentina Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Messi · Assist: N. Gonzalez
  2. Argentina
    34' Argentina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gonzalo Montiel · On: Lucas Martínez Quarta
  3. Argentina
    42' Argentina Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Messi · Assist: E. Fernandez
  4. Peru
    45' Peru Card · Yellow Card
    Yoshimar Yotún

    Foul

  5. Peru
    46' Peru subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Loyola · On: Miguel Trauco
  6. Argentina
    46' Argentina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Romero · On: Germán Pezzella
  7. Peru
    46' Peru subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Santamaría · On: Renato Tapia
  8. Peru
    46' Peru subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Polo · On: J. Grimaldo
  9. Argentina
    59' Argentina Var · Goal cancelled
    L. Messi
  10. Peru
    67' Peru subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Zanelatto · On: S. Peña
  11. Peru
    74' Peru Card · Yellow Card
    L. Advíncula

    Foul

  12. Argentina
    78' Argentina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Tagliafico · On: M. Acuña
  13. Argentina
    78' Argentina subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. De Paul · On: G. Lo Celso
  14. Argentina
    78' Argentina subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Álvarez · On: L. Martinez

Match Stats

Stat Peru Argentina
Fouls 19 10
Pass Accuracy 80% 89%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 10
Corners 1 1
Total Passes 339 673
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 0 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 34% 66%
Accurate Passes 271 601
Shots Inside Box 4 6
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lionel Messi's first goal in the 32nd minute set the tone for Argentina's dominance.
  • ▸ Messi's second goal in the 42nd minute effectively sealed Peru's fate, despite their attempts to rally.