Argentina lost to Paraguay in the last match of the World Cup qualifiers. The world champions turned around after just one match. Albiceleste moved closer to the main stage after defeating Peru 1-0.
At the top of the Latin region qualifiers, Argentina have earned 25 points from 8 wins in 12 matches.
The first half in Buenos Aires was goalless. Alvarez went close for the hosts in this half but hit the bar. McAllister also headed in a try. But could not put the shot on target.
The moment that changed the fortunes of the match came ten minutes after the break. Whose artist was Lionel Messi. The Argentinian captain gave a great cross to Lautaro Martinez in the face of goal. The Inter Milan star scored the only goal of the match with a wonderful volley from that cross. Which was a sight to behold. In the 55th minute, Messi, who was on the left side of the box, was surrounded by some Peru defenders. It was understood that they did not want to let the Argentine star move forward. But the 8-time Ballon d'Or winner found a way in no time. Lautaro Martinez scored a spectacular goal after a floating cross from the right. The Inter Milan striker is sitting next to Diego Maradona in the list of highest goalscorers for the country. His number of goals is now 32.
The home team had a 73.6 percent possession lead. But there were three shots on target. On the other hand, bottom team Peru could not put any shot on target.
