Match report

Argentina Defeats Brazil 1-0 in World Cup Qualification South America

Brazil
Brazil
0–1
FT
Argentina
Argentina
Nov 22, 2023

In a tense and highly anticipated clash in the World Cup Qualification South America, Argentina stunned Brazil with a 1-0 victory. Nicolás Otamendi's goal in the 63rd minute proved decisive as Argentina held on to secure the win despite Brazil's late red card to Joelinton.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Brazil 0-1 Argentina
  • • Goal: Nicolás Otamendi (63')
  • • Assist: G. Lo Celso
  • • Red Card: Joelinton (81')
  • • Yellow Cards: Gabriel Jesus (5'), Raphinha (14'), Carlos Augusto (33')

Lineups

Brazil

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 2 Emerson Royal (D)
  • 3 Marquinhos (D)
  • 4 Gabriel (D)
  • 15 Carlos Augusto (D)
  • 5 Andre (M)
  • 8 Bruno Guimaraes (M)
  • 11 Raphinha (M)
  • 10 Rodrygo (M)
  • 7 G. Martinelli (M)
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Lucas Perri
  • 23 Bento
  • 6 R. Lodi
  • 13 Nino
  • 14 Bremer
  • 16 Douglas Luiz
  • 17 Pepê
  • 18 Joelinton
  • 19 Paulinho
  • 20 Raphael Veiga
  • 21 Endrick
  • 22 Joao Pedro

Argentina

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 23 E. Martinez (G)
  • 2 N. Molina (D)
  • 13 C. Romero (D)
  • 19 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 8 M. Acuna (D)
  • 16 G. Lo Celso (M)
  • 17 E. Fernandez (M)
  • 7 R. de Paul (M)
  • 20 A. Mac Allister (M)
  • 10 L. Messi (F)
  • 9 J. Alvarez (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. Armani
  • 3 N. Tagliafico
  • 4 G. Montiel
  • 5 L. Paredes
  • 6 G. Pezzella
  • 11 A. Di Maria
  • 12 J. Musso
  • 14 E. Palacios
  • 15 N. Gonzalez
  • 18 G. Rodriguez
  • 21 L. Ocampos
  • 22 L. Martinez

Timeline

  1. Brazil
    5' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Jesus

    Foul

  2. Brazil
    14' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Raphinha

    Foul

  3. Brazil
    33' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Carlos Augusto

    Foul

  4. Brazil
    46' Brazil subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Marquinhos · On: Nino
  5. Argentina
    63' Argentina Goal · Normal Goal
    Nicolás Otamendi · Assist: G. Lo Celso
  6. Argentina
    66' Argentina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Acuña · On: N. Tagliafico
  7. Argentina
    70' Argentina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Fernandez · On: Leandro Paredes
  8. Argentina
    70' Argentina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Lo Celso · On: N. Gonzalez
  9. Brazil
    72' Brazil subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gabriel Magalhães · On: Joelinton
  10. Brazil
    72' Brazil subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Raphinha · On: Endrick
  11. Argentina
    78' Argentina subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Messi · On: Á. Di María
  12. Argentina
    78' Argentina subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Álvarez · On: L. Martinez
  13. Brazil
    81' Brazil Card · Red Card
    Joelinton

    Violent conduct

Match Stats

Stat Brazil Argentina
Fouls 26 16
Pass Accuracy 88% 86%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 8 8
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 400 425
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 2
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 352 366
Shots Inside Box 3 3
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match shifted in Argentina's favor when Nicolás Otamendi scored the only goal in the 63rd minute, capitalizing on a precise assist from G. Lo Celso.
  • ▸ Brazil's chances were further hampered by the red card given to Joelinton in the 81st minute, leaving them with 10 players for the remainder of the match.