Chile was not the only one to be active in this selection window. In London, the coffee team beat the Hispanics for the first time in its history. While the world champion beat El Salvador 3-0, without its captain.
Full day of activity for national teams at the first FIFA date of the year. In addition to Chile’s 3-0 victory over Albania in Parma, marking Ricardo Gareca’s debut in charge of La Roja, other matches were played around the world, with South American teams in attendance. .
The one who gave the score was Colombia. The coffee team beat Spain for the first time, one of the powers of Europe. In London, the team led by Néstor Lorenzo beat the Hispanics 1-0, thanks to the goal of Daniel Muñoz, in the 61st minute, with a shot after an overflow from Luis Díaz, the great name that the Caribbean has.
A different destiny has arrived Bolivia . La Verde, directed by the Brazilian Antonio Carlos Zago (replacing Gustavo Costas, now at Racing), They had an advantage against Algeria but ended up falling in the epilogue. The Highlands took a 2-1 lead in the 70th minute (Carmeño Algarañaz and José Sagredo scored). However, the Africans came back and in extra time a goal from Mandi declared the final 3-2.
The night, Argentina He took the field in the United States, against El Salvador. The AFA has received several criticisms about the quality of the world champion’s rivals, compared to other Conmebol teams who will face, for example, high-level Europeans. Beyond that, The Albiceleste affirmed its lineage and beat the Central Americans 3-0. Lionel Messi did not play due to injury. He chose to prioritize his work at Inter Miami. Argentina’s goals were scored by Cristian Romero (16′), Enzo Fernández (42′) and Giovani Lo Celso (52′).
The action will continue this weekend. This Saturday we expect some high-flying matches. England will face Brazil, who will have the premiere of Dorival Júnior, and France, Chile’s next rival, will face Germany, the host of Euro 2024.
International friendly matches
Friday
Netherlands 4-0 Scotland
Spain 0-1 Colombia
Algeria 3-2 Bolivia
Argentina 3-0 Salvador
SATURDAY
4:00 p.m. England – Brazil
4:00 p.m. Basque Country – Uruguay
5:00 p.m. France – Germany
Sunday
5:00 p.m. Ecuador – Italy
7:00 p.m. Guatemala – Venezuela
Monday
2:00 p.m. Russia – Paraguay
6:00 p.m. Bolivia – Andorra
Tuesday
4:15 p.m. Colombia – Romania
4:30 p.m. Ivory Coast – Uruguay
4:45 p.m. England – Belgium
4:45 p.m. Germany – Netherlands
5:00 p.m. France – Chile
5:30 p.m. Spain – Brazil
10:30 p.m. Peru – Dominican Republic
11:50 p.m. Argentina – Costa Rica
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