Enzo Fernández and Nico Paz scored for Argentina in their 2-1 win against Mauritania.
Fernández and Paz both scored in the win, Paz scoring a free kick. With the score at 0-0, Molina played a pass into the penalty area to Julián Álvarez but he would leave it for Enzo Fernández who would score to give Argentina the 1-0 lead.
At 1-0, Lionel Scaloni’s team were awarded a free kick and it was Nico Paz who would score his first goal with the Argentina national team.
Mauritania would have one effort on goal.
Lionel Scaloni would substitute Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and Franco Mastantuono for Julián Álvarez, Nicolás González and Nico Paz. Argentina would see more of the ball and Giuliano Simeone was substitute in for Enzo Fernández.
Mauritania would have an effort on goal but Emiliano Martínez would make the save. Gabriel Rojas and Agustin Giay were substituted in for Marcos Acuna and Nahuel Molina.
Scaloni would also bring on José Manuel López and Exequiel Palacios for Alexis Mac Allister and Thiago Almada. Mauritania would have an effort on goal but Martínez would make the save.
In injury time, Mauritania were awarded a free kick. A cross into the penalty area, Argentina were unable to clear it and Jordan Lefort would score for Mauritania.
The Argentina national team will play Zambia on Tuesday.
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When we defeated Brazil by a big margin, we hit our peak. Then we started walking downhill. Now we’re basically free-falling with style.
If this performance is a trailer, the group stage is going to be a short film — and we’re the comic relief. The second half? Less football, more Sunday evening park vibes. Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and co. looked like they were waiting for popcorn vendors to show up.
Conceding to the team ranked 115th wasn’t even shocking — it felt inevitable. Our defence had all the structural integrity of wet tissue.
And honestly, Lionel Scaloni should send a thank-you note to fate for cancelling the Finalissima. Because what was coming wasn’t a scoreline — it was a tsunami warning.
Mastantuono, De Paul, Paredes, Acuña, Montiel, López, Senesi, Quarta, and Giay are all mediocre players. They have no business being in the squad. If we take these players to the World Cup and start them, we won’t even make it to the knockout round. The players who are called up should be starters for their clubs. If not, opportunities should be given to other players who are performing well in Europe.
First off, I think we are all very disappointed with not only our performance, but the selection of our opponent and the selection of our starting team. With teams like France and Spain starting their best 11 against good competition to measure themselves for the World Cup; Argentina on the other hand has a lackluster opponent and seems to still be trying to judge players for our 26 man roster instead of solidifying or starting 11.
But 1- let’s say that the plqying conditions were less than par with the heavy rain.
2- we did start several second string players.
3- we played down to our opponent rather than playing up to our potential.
4- aspect a huge response against Zambia on Tuesday.
5- mastantuono should not be on the team before a player like Garnacho; whose speed and attacking prowess down the sidelines alone should put him above Real Madrid’s youngster who can’t even put passes together or have any kind of chemistry with the rest of the team. My opinion
6-Sensini is our 4 central back and let’s just hope otamendi, lisandro and Cuti don’t get in yellow car trouble.
I could talk all night about an horrible performance but the last minutes scheduling of this rainy game in Buenos Aires instead of a finalissma in Qatar through the whole team off for sure.
Firstly we need a proper defensive Midfielders..like..varela,equi,barranchea or dominiguaz..
Secondly argentina don’t need taglafico,depaul,mastantuno,montial or acuna in worldcup squard..
Finaly we need fresh blood..
While it was only a friendly, red signals are loud & clearly visible. It is time Depaul, GLC(if unfit ) are sacrificed for fresh legs. Messi’s mojo is getting over & it will be a disaster if Scaloni is planning him as a full match player. Surprised Scaloni started Acuna. I would have wanted Rojas, Giay , Barco & Flaco to start. Only positive for me was Paz getting a chance to settle in. Again we shouldnt waste a spot on Mastantuno for this WC. It is too early for him .Senesi was not impressive & actually looks slow ( i remember Fazio when i see Senesi moving ). Licha’s fitness is going to be crucial for our defense. Hoping to see Barco, Flaco & the trial full backs have a full game vs Zambia.
What a pathetic performance against a 115th rank fifa side. I am sorry to be pessimistic or I don’t know if I am overreacting but I expected around 5 to 6 goals. Absolutely no chemistry and very few attractive offensive play. May be I should stop dreaming about back to back world cups. I saw Spain today France yesterday even Algeria today they seemed to have a lot better chemistry than us. Hope we deliver much better in our next match. Our wc group does look difficult to me now and coming in second can mean early end to the wc