The great goal of 27 touches and ten players that Julián Álvarez culminated in the victory of the national team against Jamaica

The first 30 minutes of the Argentine national team’s friendly against Jamaica went at a very good pace. He didn’t blend in with his opponent – a recurring mistake in many teams in this type of game -, he managed the pace, was patient and monopolized possession.

In one of those passages the opening of the board arrived, to give serenity and remove the logical anxiety that can represent having to face a rival of a lower rank. And, indeed, it was from the start, 13 minutes into the game at Red Bull Stadium in New Jersey.

The first touch was given Tagliaficobounced Lo Celso and the team emerged to Banfield reversed to look for the attack on the right. There they participated Guido Rodriguezwhich sank between the power plants, and Cute Romerowho crossed half the pitch.

Mac Allister, Molina, Di Maria they joined but before the rival lock they had to turn the ball back, reverse to the left again and start again, patiently, inviting the Jamaicans to come out for a bit.

Cute Romero found in a cross ball to skip a line, Tagliafico he won the back and climbed almost into the area, to yield Lautaro Martinez who drew a nice gambeta and, not at all selfish, stopped when he could shoot to find the best option, which was Julian Alvarez in the center of the small area.

great goal. Not just because they touched it all players on the pitch (except goalkeeper Emiliano Dibu Martínez), but for patience to build, wait for the right moment to accelerate and be able to take advantage of the option.