Match report
Argentina Defeats Peru 1-0 in World Cup Qualification
Argentina
1–0
FT
Peru
Nov 20, 2024
Argentina held off Peru with a 1-0 victory in a crucial South American World Cup Qualification match. Lautaro Martinez scored the lone goal in the 55th minute, assisted by Lionel Messi, propelling Argentina to a vital three points.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Argentina 1–0 Peru
- • Goal: Lautaro Martinez (55', assist by Lionel Messi)
- • Yellow Cards: M. Araujo (44'), Carlos Zambrano (88'), G. Lapadula (90+3')
- • Substitutions: Peru - G. Lapadula out for P. Guerrero (64'), E. Flores out for A. Valera (73'), B. Reyna out for O. Sonne (73'), P. Quispe for S. Peña (86'), J. Rivera out for A. Polo (86')
- • Substitutions: Argentina - N. Perez out for Gonzalo Montiel (76'), G. Lo Celso out for R. De Paul (81'), G. Simeone out for L. Martinez (81'), Facundo Medina for Leonardo Balerdi (90'), Leandro Paredes out for A. Mac Allister (90')
Lineups
Argentina
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 23 E. Martinez (G)
- 4 G. Montiel (D)
- 6 L. Balerdi (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
- 12 G. Rulli
- 2 N. Perez
- 13 F. Medina
- 5 L. Paredes
- 11 G. Lo Celso
- 14 E. Palacios
- 15 T. Almada
- 18 N. Paz
- 16 G. Simeone
- 17 A. Garnacho
- 21 T. Castellanos
Peru
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 P. Gallese (G)
- 15 M. Araujo (D)
- 5 C. Zambrano (D)
- 22 A. Callens (D)
- 7 A. Polo (M)
- 19 O. Sonne (M)
- 13 J. Castillo (M)
- 10 S. Pena (M)
- 17 L. Advincula (M)
- 9 Paolo Guerrero (F)
- 23 A. Valera (F)
Substitutes
- 12 C. Caceda
- 21 D. Romero
- 2 L. Abram
- 4 R. Garces
- 6 M. Trauco
- 3 J. Murrugarra
- 8 P. A. Quispe Cordova
- 18 H. Calcaterra
- 20 E. Flores
- 11 B. Reyna
- 14 G. Lapadula
- 16 J. Rivera
Timeline
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44' Peru Card · Yellow CardM. Araujo
Foul
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55' Argentina Goal · Normal GoalL. Martinez · Assist: L. Messi
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64' Peru subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Guerrero · On: G. Lapadula
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73' Peru subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Valera · On: E. Flores
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73' Peru subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Sonne · On: B. Reyna
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76' Argentina subst · Substitution 1Off: Gonzalo Montiel · On: N. Perez
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81' Argentina subst · Substitution 2Off: R. De Paul · On: G. Lo Celso
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81' Argentina subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Martinez · On: G. Simeone
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86' Peru subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Peña · On: P. Quispe
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86' Peru subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Polo · On: J. Rivera
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88' Peru Card · Yellow CardCarlos Zambrano
Foul
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90'+3 Peru Card · Yellow CardG. Lapadula
Foul
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90' Argentina subst · Substitution 4Off: Leonardo Balerdi · On: Facundo Medina
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90' Argentina subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Mac Allister · On: Leandro Paredes
Match Stats
| Stat | Argentina | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 92% | 73% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 802 | 277 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 0 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 2 |
| Possession | 74% | 26% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 737 | 202 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 0 |
| Saves | 0 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Lionel Messi's assist to Lautaro Martinez in the 55th minute was the turning point, giving Argentina the lead they never relinquished.
- ▸ Peru's multiple substitutions in the second half tried to change the momentum, but Argentina's defense held strong, maintaining the one-goal advantage.