Argentina draws with Brazil to qualify for the World Cup

Argentina won the World Cup next year after a 0-0 draw with Brazil on Tuesday, which gave Lionel Messi the only important trophy missing in his career.

After Chile lost 2-0 at home to third-placed Ecuador, second-placed Argentina qualified.

Brazil, which is leading the competition, has won the first four of South America to directly enter Qatar in 2022.

In Messi’s low-key performance and Neymar’s absence due to injury, Argentina and Brazil have almost no chance. Goalkeepers Emiliano Martinez and Allison were bystanders for most of the game.

Rafinha injured

In San Juan, northwestern Argentina, the most controversial moment of the game was in the 35th minute when Rafinha was hit by Nicolas Otmendi’s elbow and began to bleed. There was no video review of this move. The Brazilian needs to sew five stitches during the break.

Messi played the entire game after a knee injury and he said he felt good on the court. In Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Uruguay last week, he only played 15 minutes, so he can resume facing Brazil.

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“It is not easy to play at the speed required by this game,” Messi said after the game. Near the final whistle, he had only one chance at the edge of the penalty area, but was easily saved by Brazilian goalkeeper Allison.

The Brazilian player Fred made a shot in the 60th minute, indicating that the team’s defense has been tested again and once again succeeded in the qualifiers. “Today we didn’t score, we missed some opportunities, but we again conceded zero goals,” he said. “We hope to achieve good results in the World Cup.”

In San Juan, northwestern Argentina, the most controversial moment of the game was in the 35th minute, when Rafinha was hit by Nicolas Otmendi’s elbow in the mouth and began to bleed. There was no video review of this move. The Brazilian needs to sew five stitches during the break.

Brazil coach Tite was extremely dissatisfied with the incident by Uruguayan referee Andres Cunha and his video assistant referee.

“It’s impossible not to see Otamendi’s elbowing Rafinha,” he said. “Will this determine the game? I don’t know. This is a great game, but there is one element (missing) that should be equal for both teams.”

Skaroni of Argentina agrees that there are few opportunities for both teams, but the team that focuses on him goes straight to Qatar.

“This year was very exciting. We won the Copa America, qualified for the World Cup, and we remain unbeaten,” he said. This is his team’s 17 wins and 10 since the 2019 Copa America semi-final against Brazil. flat. “Promoting so early, in such a difficult qualifying round, is something to be proud of.”

Uruguay loses to Bolivia

Two-time World Cup champion Uruguay lost 3-0 in Bolivia and will end in Qatar’s qualifiers this year, ranking seventh in the 10-team round robin.

Uruguay has four more games to qualify.

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The top four teams in South America can directly enter the World Cup. The fifth-ranked team will enter the intercontinental playoffs next year and compete for Qatar’s seat.

Bolivia opened the scoring in the 30th minute, and goalkeeper Fernando Muslera failed to block Juan Carlos Arce’s cross. Marcelo Martins scored with a header on the 45th hole, finishing second in La Paz.

Arce ended the game with another header in the 79th. If Bolivia did not miss a penalty in the second half, Uruguay could be worse.

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez said in a post-match press conference that he did not “give up”.

“I am a professional player. I signed a contract. The contract says everything I need to do,” said the senior coach. “I don’t know who can ask me to do this (resign) after this period of work.”

In his second game against Uruguay, Tabarez led the team to the past three World Cups, including the memorable battle that reached the semi-finals in South Africa in 2010. He also won the 2011 Copa America.

Peru defeats Venezuela

Peru surpassed Uruguay after defeating Venezuela 2-1 and moved Ricardo Garreca’s team to 17 points along with Colombia’s 0-0 draw with Paraguay.

Gianluca Lapadula opened the scoring for the visiting team in the 18th minute and Darwin Marches of Venezuela equalized the score in the 52nd minute. Christian Cueva scored the winning goal in the 65th inning. Peruvian goalkeeper Pedro Galese saved a penalty to keep the team ahead.