Match report
Argentina Secures Crucial 1-0 Win Over Chile in World Cup Qualification
Chile
0–1
FT
Argentina
Jun 6, 2025
Argentina secured a vital 1-0 win over Chile in their World Cup Qualification match, thanks to a goal by J. Álvarez in the 16th minute. Chile struggled to mount a comeback despite several substitutions, with their efforts hampered by yellow cards received by multiple players. Argentina maintained control throughout, ensuring a crucial victory in the qualification race.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Chile 0-1 Argentina
- • Goal: J. Álvarez (16' - assisted by T. Almada)
- • Yellow Cards: A. Vidal (38'), L. Cepeda (55'), B. Cortes (79'), G. Maripan (86'), C. Romero (90+2')
- • Substitutions: Argentina - Nico Paz for L. Messi (57'), A. Correa for J. Álvarez (80'), G. Simeone for Juan Foyth (84'), F. Mastantuono for T. Almada (84'), Foyth for Balerdi (84'), Simeone for Medina (84'), Mastantuono for Álvarez (84')
- • Substitutions: Chile - J. Altamirano for A. Vidal (46'), F. Hormazabal for V. Pizarro (46'), A. Aravena for D. Osorio (58'), Victor Dávila for Alexis Sánchez (87'), M. Nunez for F. Loyola (87')
Lineups
Chile
Starting XI
- 23 B. Cortes (G)
- 5 F. Loyola (D)
- 3 G. Maripan (D)
- 4 F. Sierralta (D)
- 17 G. Suazo (D)
- 8 A. Vidal (M)
- 18 R. Echeverria (M)
- 6 V. Pizarro (M)
- 20 L. Cepeda
- 10 A. Sanchez (F)
- 14 D. Osorio (F)
Substitutes
- 12 L. Vigouroux
- 1 G. Castellon
- 13 B. Kuscevic
- 15 E. Pavez
- 19 J. Altamirano
- 22 L. Assadi
- 11 V. Davila
- 2 F. Hormazabal
- 16 I. Lichnovsky
- 9 A. Aravena
- 7 M. Nunez
- 21 M. Sepulveda
Argentina
Starting XI
- 23 E. Martinez (G)
- 16 N. Molina (D)
- 13 C. Romero (D)
- 6 L. Balerdi (D)
- 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
- 14 E. Palacios (M)
- 7 R. de Paul (M)
- 17 G. Simeone (M)
- 18 N. Paz (M)
- 11 T. Almada (M)
- 9 J. Alvarez (F)
Substitutes
- 1 W. Benitez
- 12 G. Rulli
- 19 V. Barco
- 2 J. Foyth
- 4 K. Lomonaco
- 15 F. Medina
- 5 E. Barrenechea
- 8 E. Buendia
- 20 F. Mastantuono
- 21 A. Correa
- 22 L. Martinez
- 10 L. Messi
Timeline
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16' Argentina Goal · Normal GoalJ. Álvarez · Assist: T. Almada
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38' Chile Card · Yellow CardA. Vidal
Tripping
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46' Chile subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Vidal · On: J. Altamirano
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46' Chile subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Pizarro · On: F. Hormazabal
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55' Chile Card · Yellow CardL. Cepeda
Roughing
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57' Argentina subst · Substitution 1Off: Nico Paz · On: L. Messi
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58' Chile subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Osorio · On: A. Aravena
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59' Argentina Card · Yellow CardN. Tagliafico
Foul
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79' Chile Card · Yellow CardB. Cortes
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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79' Argentina subst · Substitution 2Off: Leonardo Balerdi · On: Facundo Medina
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80' Argentina subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Álvarez · On: Á. Correa
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84' Argentina subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Simeone · On: Juan Foyth
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84' Argentina subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Almada · On: F. Mastantuono
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86' Chile Card · Yellow CardG. Maripan
Holding
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87' Chile subst · Substitution 4Off: Alexis Sánchez · On: Victor Dávila
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87' Chile subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Loyola · On: M. Nunez
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90'+2 Argentina Card · Yellow CardC. Romero
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Chile | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 91% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 10 |
| Corners | 1 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 362 | 737 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 3 |
| Possession | 34% | 66% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 292 | 668 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match's turning point came early in the 16th minute when J. Álvarez scored the lone goal of the game, giving Argentina a lead that they would not relinquish.
- ▸ Chile's multiple yellow cards throughout the match, including those received by key players such as A. Vidal and L. Cepeda, significantly impacted their ability to push for an equalizer.