Argentina 1-0 Peru Video Highlights Match Review

In the South American qualifiers for the World Cup, Argentina faced Peru in an intense group stage match. With Álvarez striking the post, Messi delivering a masterful assist, and Lautaro executing a stunning acrobatic finish, Argentina secured a 1-0 victory over Peru.

Argentina 1-0 Peru Video Highlights

Argentina 4-3-3 vs Peru 3-5-2 LINEUPS

• Argentina starting lineup: 23-Martinez, 4-Montiel (76′ 2-Nejuan Perez), 6-Valerdi (90′ 13-Medina), 19-Otamendi, 3-Tagliafico, 7-De Paul (81′ 11-Lo Celso), 20-McAllister (90′ 5-Paredes), 8-Enzo, 10-Messi, 22-Lautaro (81′ 16-Simone), 9-Alvarez
• Peru starting lineup: 1-Galese, 15-Araujo, 5-Zambrano, 17-Advincula, 19-Sonny (73′ 11-Bryan Reyna), 22-Karens, 13-Castillo, 10-Peña, 7-Borro, 9-Guerrero (64′ 14-Lapadula), 23-Valera (73′ 20-Flores)

Match Review

In the 4th minute, Messi’s incisive through ball set up Tagliafico, whose advancing shot soared over the bar.

By the 12th minute, Montiel made a surprise run forward, controlling the ball before his shot drifted wide of the target.

At the 18th minute mark, Messi showcased his trademark dribbling skills but was struck in the face by an opponent during a challenge.

In the 22nd minute, Álvarez’s strike rattled the woodwork, keeping the scoreline unchanged.

Two minutes later, Álvarez delivered a precise cross into the box, only for Mac Allister’s header to narrowly miss the mark.

In the 37th minute, Messi whipped in a set piece that found Mac Allister, but his effort failed to make a clean connection.

Shortly before halftime, Messi attempted a free kick on goal, but Gallese was well-positioned to claim the ball securely.

The breakthrough came in the 55th minute when Messi provided an exquisite assist for Lautaro, who executed a breathtaking acrobatic volley to find the back of the net. Argentina took a 1-0 lead that they would hold until the final whistle!