The Albiceleste, with their strongest team, could not cope with the middle peasants of South American football.
As part of the 11th round of South American selection for the World Cup, the national teams of Argentina and Paraguay met.
For the Argentines, who despite their status as visitors were favorites, everything started better. In the 11th minute, Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring.
However, their joy did not last long. Less than 10 minutes later, the hosts restored parity thanks to the efforts of Antonio Sanabria.
Both numbers were on the scoreboard for a long time, but at the beginning of the second half Paraguay took a noticeable lead. Centerback Omar Alderete scored for Alfaro Gustavo’s team, making it only the second goal for the national team.
The goal scored by Alderete was the last of the match, therefore, Paraguay won a sensational victory, and Argentina lost for only the second time in this qualifying round.
Paraguay – Argentina 2:1
Objectives: Sanabria, 19, Alderete, 47 – Martinez, 11
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