Match report

Argentina Defeats Bolivia 6-0 in World Cup Qualification South America

Argentina
Argentina
6–0
FT
Bolivia
Bolivia
Oct 16, 2024

Argentina emphatically defeated Bolivia with a convincing 6-0 scoreline in their South America World Cup Qualification match. Lionel Messi was the standout player, scoring twice and providing two assists, while Lautaro Martinez and Julián Álvarez also found the back of the net. The victory consolidates Argentina's position in the qualification standings and continues their strong form under Lionel Scaloni.

Key Facts

  • • Argentina 6-0 Bolivia
  • • Lionel Messi scored twice (19', 84', 86') and provided two assists
  • • Lautaro Martinez scored (43') and assisted Messi
  • • Julián Álvarez scored (45')
  • • Tomas Almada scored (69')

Lineups

Argentina

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 G. Rulli (G)
  • 16 N. Molina (D)
  • 13 C. Romero (D)
  • 19 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
  • 7 R. de Paul (M)
  • 8 E. Fernandez (M)
  • 20 A. Mac Allister (M)
  • 10 L. Messi (F)
  • 22 L. Martinez (F)
  • 9 J. Alvarez (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 W. Benitez
  • 23 J. Musso
  • 2 L. Martinez
  • 4 G. Montiel
  • 6 G. Pezzella
  • 17 L. Balerdi
  • 21 J. Soler
  • 5 L. Paredes
  • 11 F. Buonanotte
  • 14 E. Palacios
  • 15 T. Almada
  • 18 N. Paz

Bolivia

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 23 G. Viscarra (G)
  • 3 D. Medina (D)
  • 4 L. Haquin (D)
  • 5 M. Suarez (D)
  • 21 J. Sagredo (D)
  • 17 R. Fernandez (D)
  • 7 Miguelito (M)
  • 14 Robson Matheus (M)
  • 15 G. Villamil (M)
  • 10 R. Vaca (M)
  • 11 C. Algaranaz (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. W. Torrez Suarez
  • 12 B. Poveda
  • 2 M. Torrez
  • 6 A. Terrazas
  • 8 L. L. Chavez Cruz
  • 9 E. Monteiro
  • 13 D. A. Camacho Almanza
  • 16 V. Cuellar
  • 18 J. Martines
  • 19 S. Alvarez
  • 20 L. Paz
  • 22 B. Miranda

Timeline

  1. Argentina
    19' Argentina Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Messi · Assist: L. Martinez
  2. Argentina
    43' Argentina Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Martinez · Assist: L. Messi
  3. Argentina
    45' Argentina Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Álvarez · Assist: L. Messi
  4. Argentina
    65' Argentina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. De Paul · On: E. Palacios
  5. Argentina
    65' Argentina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Álvarez · On: T. Almada
  6. Argentina
    66' Argentina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Mac Allister · On: Leandro Paredes
  7. Bolivia
    67' Bolivia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Miguelito · On: L. L. Chavez Cruz
  8. Bolivia
    67' Bolivia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Fernández · On: L. Paz
  9. Argentina
    69' Argentina Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Almada · Assist: N. Molina
  10. Argentina
    73' Argentina subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nicolás Otamendi · On: Lisandro Martínez
  11. Argentina
    73' Argentina subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Martinez · On: Nico Paz
  12. Bolivia
    76' Bolivia Card · Yellow Card
    C. Algarañaz

    Foul

  13. Bolivia
    79' Bolivia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Algarañaz · On: E. Monteiro
  14. Bolivia
    80' Bolivia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Robson Matheus · On: A. Terrazas
  15. Argentina
    84' Argentina Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Messi · Assist: E. Palacios
  16. Argentina
    86' Argentina Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Messi · Assist: Nico Paz

Match Stats

Stat Argentina Bolivia
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 93% 82%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 4
Corners 4 0
Total Passes 795 304
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 10 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 0
Possession 72% 28%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 741 248
Shots Inside Box 12 1
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lionel Messi's early goal in the 19th minute set the tone for Argentina's dominating performance
  • ▸ The introduction of Tomas Almada and other substitutions in the second half maintained Argentina's momentum and led to additional goals