CDM 2022 qualifications: Argentina defeats Venezuela, Di Maria and Messi scorers

Argentina 3 – 0 Venezuela Argentina, already qualified for the World Cup in Qatar, received Venezuela, bottom of the pool, at La Bombonera as part of the 17th day of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. Parisians Lionel Messi and Leandro Paredes were started by Lionel Scaloni, while Angel Di Maria started the game on the bench. The logic was respected since the Albiceleste had no trouble getting rid of the Vinotinto (3-0). The follow-up after this advertisement Fiorentina striker Nico Gonzalez opened the scoring, served by Rodrigo De Paul (1-0, 35th). Entering the second half, Di Maria doubled the bet with a superb dive lobbing three players including the goalkeeper, the Lensois Wuilker Faríñez (2-0, 79th). In the process, El Fideo found Messi in the area, who controlled with his chest before deceiving the opposing goalkeeper (3-0, 81st). A success that allows the reigning South American champions to consolidate their place as runners-up to Brazil, Venezuela does not leave their last place.