{"id":2128,"date":"2023-10-18T08:39:45","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T05:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/2128\/684595\/"},"modified":"2023-10-18T08:39:45","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T05:39:45","slug":"684595","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/?p=2128","title":{"rendered":"Peru 0-2 Argentina (18 Oct, 2023) Game Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Peru 0-2 Argentina (18 Oct, 2023) Game Analysis\u060c<\/p>\n

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Lionel Messi proved he is back to full fitness after scoring both goals in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Peru in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Messi returned to the starting lineup after being absent or coming off the bench for the past four weeks due to a muscle problem. His last start<\/a> before facing Peru in Lima was with Inter Miami against Toronto FC on September 20.<\/p>\n

– Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (US)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 36-year-old put the world champions ahead in the 32nd minute with a superb shot after an assist from Nicolas Gonzalez, and made it 2-0 10 minutes later with a fierce finish on the pass from Enzo Fernandez.<\/p>\n

Messi, who was denied a second-half hat-trick after having a goal disallowed for offside following a VAR review, became CONMEBOL’s top scorer in World Cup qualifying with his brace his total at 31, breaking the tie with Uruguayan Luis Suarez. .<\/p>\n

\u201cThis team is incredible, every time they play they are very close to being the best in history,\u201d Messi said.<\/p>\n

“In terms of the game, I think we have grown. After winning the World Cup, we are confident, very relaxed, more united<\/a> and firmer. I hope we can continue to grow,” he said. added.<\/p>\n

Coach Lionel Scaloni said Argentina’s players were on the same page as Messi, who plans to retire before the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n

“The team has understood Messi for a long time, it benefits him and he feels comfortable,” he added. \u201cI hope he plays as much as possible because everyone is happy to see him on the pitch.\u201d<\/p>\n

Argentina, who remain at the top of the CONMEBOL table, will host Uruguay on November 16 before facing Brazil five days later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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