Argentina win over Venezuela in World Cup qualifier
Argentina extended their unbeaten run to 21 games on Thursday with a comfortable 3-1 win over Venezuela in their World Cup qualifier in Caracas.
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25'
6
Luis Martinez
32'
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67'
20
Ronald Hernández
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10
Yeferson Soteldo
45' 90'+4'
Goals
1
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45'
16
Daniel Carrillo
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67'
19
Jan Hurtado
79'
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35'
3
Mikel Villanueva
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18
Rómulo Otero
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22
Rafael Romo
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15
Jhon Murillo
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0
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80'
21
Paulo Dybala
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76'
14
Exequiel Palacios
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62'
16
Joaquín Correa
71'
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1
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63'
9
Ángel Correa
74'
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1
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22
Lautaro Martínez
45'+2'
Goals
1
75'
17
Alejandro Gómez
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10
Lionel Messi
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12
Juan Musso
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- | Match ends, Venezuela 1, Argentina 3. | |
90'+8' | Second Half ends, Venezuela 1, Argentina 3. | |
90'+6' | Attempt saved. Paulo Dybala (Argentina) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ángel Correa. |
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11 | Fouls | 7 |
2 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
1 | Red Cards | 0 |
2 | Offsides | 1 |
4 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
7 | Saves | 2 |
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