Match report
Argentina Secures 3-0 Win Over Venezuela in World Cup Qualifiers
Argentina
3–0
FT
Venezuela
Sep 4, 2025
Argentina secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Venezuela in the South American World Cup Qualifiers. Lionel Messi scored twice, and Leandro Martinez added another goal, making it a decisive win for the reigning champions. Venezuela struggled to contain Argentina's attacking prowess, despite making several substitutions throughout the game.
Key Facts
- • Lionel Messi scored twice (39', 80')
- • Leandro Martinez scored (76')
- • Cristian Casseres Jr. received a yellow card (16')
- • Carlos Romero received a yellow card (64')
Lineups
Argentina
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Starting XI
- 23 E. Martinez (G)
- 2 N. Molina (D)
- 13 C. Romero (D)
- 19 N. Otamendi (D)
- 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
- 7 R. de Paul (M)
- 5 L. Paredes (M)
- 21 F. Mastantuono (M)
- 16 T. Almada (M)
- 10 L. Messi (F)
- 9 J. Alvarez (F)
Substitutes
- 12 G. Rulli
- 1 W. Benitez
- 4 G. Montiel
- 6 L. Balerdi
- 8 M. Acuna
- 11 G. Lo Celso
- 14 E. Palacios
- 15 N. Gonzalez
- 17 G. Simeone
- 18 N. Paz
- 20 A. Mac Allister
- 22 L. Martinez
Venezuela
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 22 R. Romo (G)
- 4 J. Aramburu (D)
- 2 N. Ferraresi (D)
- 3 W. Angel (D)
- 5 C. Makoun (D)
- 15 M. Navarro (D)
- 20 E. Bello (M)
- 8 T. Rincon (M)
- 18 C. Casseres (M)
- 7 J. Savarino (F)
- 23 S. Rondon (F)
Substitutes
- 1 W. Farinez
- 12 A. Baroja
- 6 L. Flores
- 9 K. Kelsy
- 10 Y. Soteldo
- 11 G. Mendoza
- 13 D. Pereira
- 14 J. Mejias
- 16 J. Yriarte
- 17 J. Martinez
- 19 J. Murillo
- 21 A. Gonzalez
Timeline
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16' Venezuela Card · Yellow CardCristian Cásseres Jr.Foul
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39' Argentina Goal · Normal GoalL. Messi · Assist: J. Álvarez -
46' Venezuela subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Rincón · On: J. Yriarte -
56' Venezuela subst · Substitution 2Off: Miguel Navarro · On: Y. Soteldo -
56' Venezuela subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Rondon · On: Josef Martínez -
60' Venezuela Card · Yellow CardJ. AramburuFoul
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63' Argentina subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Mastantuono · On: N. Gonzalez -
64' Argentina Card · Yellow CardC. RomeroFoul
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67' Venezuela subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Savarino · On: L. Flores -
74' Argentina subst · Substitution 2Off: Leandro Paredes · On: E. Palacios -
74' Argentina subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Álvarez · On: L. Martinez -
76' Argentina Goal · Normal GoalL. Martinez · Assist: N. Gonzalez -
80' Argentina Goal · Normal GoalL. Messi · Assist: T. Almada -
81' Argentina subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Molina · On: G. Simeone -
81' Venezuela subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Bello · On: J. Murillo
Match Stats
| Stat | Argentina | Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 93% | 74% |
| Offsides | 4 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 5 |
| Corners | 4 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 832 | 254 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 0 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 77% | 23% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 777 | 189 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 0 |
| Saves | 0 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Lionel Messi's early goal at 39' shifted the momentum in Argentina's favor, giving them a psychological edge over Venezuela.
- ▸ Leandro Martinez's goal at 76' solidified Argentina's lead and effectively sealed the victory, despite Venezuela's subsequent substitutions.