Argentina vs Australia: the 1×1 of the national team with a millennial Messi and Salvador Dibu

One more step. The Argentina national team beat Australia 2-1 in the round of 16 of the Qatar 2022 World Cup and entered the top eight of the tournament. His next rival will be the Netherlands, who left the United States away a few hours earlier, whom he beat 3-1.

Below is the bulletin clarion for the players of the Argentina national team with Lionel Messi, once again, an undisputed figure, and Rodrigo De Paul and Julián Álvarez as squires.

Emiliano Martinez (7)

Fundamental coverage on the finish to support the victory. Before, he hadn’t had any greater demands, beyond two mistakes at the start. In one he took too long and was almost caught and in the other he saved a ball that Cuti Romero had left him short. Has nothing to do with goal after Enzo Fernández deflection.

Nahuel Molina (6)

It has always been projected, but it was not as sought after as in the match against Poland. A correct match.

Christian Romero (6)

He was good at defensive advances. He relied too much on starts but always provided security to control the Aussies.

Niccolo Otamendi (6)

Solid again to mark territory and lead the defence. You were instrumental in the first goal because he controlled the ball and assisted Messi.

Mark Acuna (6)

He didn’t show the level he had against Poland, but he always showed that he was receiving and didn’t suffer in defense.

Rodrigo DePaul (8)

Again pure display to associate with colleagues. Fundamental in the double thanks to the pressure that forced the opposing goalkeeper to make a mistake and that Julián Álvarez was able to capitalize on. He played a fantastic second half.

Enzo Fernandez (6)

He played very late and didn’t have the clarity he showed in the match against Poland when it came to managing Argentina’s departures.

Alexis MacAllister (7)

Another good match from the Brighton midfielder. He goes fast forward. Press and balance in the middle.

Julian Alvarez (7)

Second game as owner in a World Cup, second goal in a World Cup. He didn’t have many situations, but he ran a lot to recover and to create space.

Lionel Messi (9)

He opened the game with a genius. She has always been shown as an option to receive. In the second half, with a 2-0 lead, you drove the Australians crazy with your diabolical dribbling. In imperial mode.

Alexander Papu Gomez (6)

He started as a left winger and couldn’t get away with it. After half an hour Scaloni sends him right and on the fly. There he became better associated with Messi, De Paul and Molina and also participated in goal play. He left as soon as the second half started.

Lisandro Martínez (7)

He entered when Scaloni planted the line of five in the background. He brought clarity to the beginning. But above all: a saving cross prevented Australia from equalizing at the worst moment for Argentina.

Lautaro Martinez (5)

He came on for Julián and was noted to be far from his best level. He had two very clear ones after two of Messi’s players: one sent her to the stands and the other met the goalkeeper.

Nicolas Tagliafico (6)

He came in and contributed his traditional deployment and claw. He was also shown as a pass option and twice reached deep but failed to finish the game well.

Exequiel Palacios (-)

Not classified. He came on for Mac Allister to give some fresh air in midfield when Australia were pressing.

Gonzalo Montiel (-)

Not classified. Another change for more legs and air towards the end of the game.

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