Messi saved Argentina again

Playing at the Monumental home ground, but the World Cup champion faced many difficulties against an opponent with a physical and well-organized background. In the first half, Ecuador's pressing style prevented Argentina from developing the ball from home. Not only that, losing the ball at home many times made Argentine fans' hearts skip a beat.

The home team showed a different face in the second half. They created greater pressure, especially after coach Lionel Scaloni sent attacking players like Angel Di Maria or Julian Alvarez onto the field. In the 78th minute, Argentina was awarded a free kick 20 meters from the goal. Messi kicked around the fence, touching the edge of the post into the net in the astonishment of goalkeeper Hernan Ismael Galindez.

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