JAKARTA - Argentina won 1-0 over Colombia in the CONMEBOL 2022 World Cup Qualifiers at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes on Wednesday morning.
Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal for Argentina in the 29th minute.
This result keeps Argentina in 2nd place in the World Cup Qualification standings. Las Celeste itself has definitely qualified for the 2022 World Cup.
Meanwhile, Colombia is now in 7th position in the standings with 17 points from 16 matches.
Argentina played without Lionel Messi, but still appeared to be signing from the start of the match.
On the other hand, Colombia are relying on their two wingers, Luis Diaz and Juan Cuadrado, to build attacks.
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Colombia had a good chance in the 14th minute through Miguel Borja's action, but the ball was still blocked by Lisandro Martinez.
Argentina scored in the 29th minute. Marcos Acuna crossed for Lautaro who was free to go unmarked and calmly found the net for Camilo Vargas. 1-0 to Argentina.
In the second half, Argentina still appear dangerous. Angel Di Maria took off the bait from a free kick which was met by Acuna's kick. However, Vargas can still save the goal.
Lautaro almost scored his second goal of this match in the 64th minute, but was still saved by Vargas. Argentina is getting more aggressive when Paulo Dybala is played.
Meanwhile, Colombia played senior player Radamel Falcao as a reaction.
No goals were scored in the second half. Argentina won 1-0 over Colombia.
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