Argentina vs ecuador highlights

Lionel Messi scored the match winner, a penalty early in the match to give Argentina the win vs. Ecuador and the full 3 points in their World Cup qualifier.

Messi scored a free kick in the 78th minute to lead Argentina to a win over Ecuador during a World Cup qualifying match on Thursday night. Messi — playing in his first game with Argentina since the World Cup final — scored in patented fashion, his left boot finding the left side of the net and leaving Ecuadorian goalkeeper Hernan Galindez cowering down to one knee after the score. It was a goal Messi has scored several times during his brief career with MLS team Inter Miami, and countless other times with Argentina during his illustrious career. Argentina has three points in Conmebol qualifying, following its win over Ecuador. Ecuador ends the match with minus-three points.

Argentina vs ecuador highlights

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Lionel Messi put together one of his most memorable performances for Argentina in quite a while Saturday, recording two assists and getting a stunning goal of his own to beat Ecuador in the Copa America quarterfinals. The win sees Argentina advance to the last four, where they'll face Colombia on Tuesday. While the scoreline was one-sided, the game really wasn't for a majority of the 90 minutes. Argentina led for the last hour, but Ecuador had their chances, Enner Valencia especially. In the end, the wasteful underdogs just couldn't beat Emiliano Martinez despite making the Argentine defense look foolish at times.

Argentina vs ecuador highlights

Playing in Buenos Aires for the first game of their title defense was always going to be something special, but on a night when Argentina needed to start strongly, it's got to be said that there was nothing stand out about the team's performance. Of course credit must be given to their opponents Ecuador, who worked tirelessly across the 90 minutes to close space, cut channels, and above all contain Leo Messi. Special mention must be made of Moises Caicedo who stuck to Argentina's captain like gum on the bottom of your shoe. Indeed, one could tell that Messi himself was impressed by the year-old from the manner in which they exchanged across the game. Yet, the odds were always going to be stacked against the Ecuadorians coming into this one, and despite the fact that they more or less limited Argentina to a handful of clear cut chances - both sides had 3 shots on goal - you got the feeling that it was only a matter of time before the world champions got it right. That moment came in the 78th minute when Messi converted a beautiful free kick from just in front of the box. To be fair to Gallinez in Ecuador's goal, few if any shot stoppers in the world would have had a chance at stopping the effort. If you ask me, none. So, with that Messi did what Messi does and once more the Albiceleste were off and running.

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De Paul was more worried about his defensive duties may be because of Montiel. Looking for fouls again is valid tactic in order to get opponents carded, or a well placed set piece etc. I wanted to come here. Tagliafico was good he made a good cross but other player could not score. Would love to see a player like Papu maybe in the next game. Messi has scored in eight games, and had two assists in two other victories. Forgot your password? Only bright spot Martinez quarta! The midfielders are the best we currently have, but they still played like authentic farmers. It will very hard to beat Bolivia in La Paz if we play like this there… No matter what, i will support Argentina all my life.

Messi scored a free kick in the 78th minute to lead Argentina to a win over Ecuador during a World Cup qualifying match on Thursday night.

Armani was good today he is better than his earlier self, Armani is best for corners but in free kick he has no idea where to move. Ofcourse scaloni is going to fix that with time. Salvio should be kicked out…. Messi scored a free kick in the 78th minute to lead Argentina to a win over Ecuador during a World Cup qualifying match on Thursday night. Only bright spot Martinez quarta! The team looked fluid and disciplined. Mundo Albiceleste. The main reason Equador even had a chance against us was that the ref allowed it to get very physical and did not call atleast a dozen clear fouls where Equador was leveling our players after contact with the ball. Share your feedback to help improve our site! Hope they decode the la Paz challenge and give us maximum points. Important 3 points! But not this one. Love from Nepal.