Argentina continued their unbeaten start to World Cup qualifying with a 1-1 draw against Paraguay at La Bombonera on Thursday.
Match Reports
Angel Romero's penalty gave Paraguay a first-half lead, but his opener was cancelled out by Nicolas Gonzalez's header.
After falling behind, Argentina were dominant, and Lionel Messi had a second-half goal ruled out following a VAR check.
Lionel Scaloni's men were forced to settle for a point and are unbeaten through three qualifiers to top the CONMEBOL standings with seven points, while Paraguay are also yet to taste defeat and have five points.
After a bright start, Paraguay took a deserved 21st-minute lead through Romero's penalty.
Miguel Almiron's strong run at the Argentina defence saw the attacker brought down by Lucas Martinez, and Romero stepped up to place the spot-kick into the bottom corner.
Argentina started to enjoy more possession but struggled to create much of note before Gonzalez equalised prior to half-time thanks to his first international goal.
Gonzalez met a good corner from Giovani Lo Celso, who replaced the injured Exequiel Palacios during the first half, to head in at the near post and make it 1-1.
The equaliser gave Argentina a boost and Rodrigo De Paul's long-range drive forced a save from Paraguay goalkeeper Antony Silva on the stroke of half-time.
Lautaro Martinez and Paraguay defender Gustavo Gomez squandered good chances shortly after half-time before Argentina thought they had the lead.
After a cutback from Lo Celso, Messi beat Silva despite a strong hand from the Paraguay goalkeeper, but the goal was ruled out for a foul in the build-up after a VAR check.
Messi went close in the 72nd minute, Silva tipping his free-kick onto the crossbar after Lo Celso was fouled as Argentina continued to push, but they were unable to find a winner.
Line-ups
Argentina XI: Messi, F. Armani, Otamendi, Paredes, Ocampos, De Paul, E. Palacios, Lautaro, L. Martínez, G. Montiel, N. Gonzalez
Subs: Gomez, Di Maria, E. Martinez, Andrada, Kannemann, Alario, Correa, G. Rodriguez, Lo Celso, F. Medina, Dominguez, N. Perez
Paraguay XI: D. Lezcano, A. Silva, G.Gómez, Á. Romero, G. Giménez, Balbuena, J.Alonso, Almiron, Á. Cardozo Lucena, M. Villasanti, R. Rojas
Subs: Bobadilla, H.Pérez, R. Rojas, A. Aguilar, O.Romero, Sanabria, O. Alderete, J. Escobar, M. Rojas, M. Martínez, J. Morel, R. Sánchez
greatsusovan
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If this was done by Ronaldo,his fans be like: 98.6 degree temperature Jump height 2 km Angle of jump 75 degree Height of the grass 1 inch Color of the grass green[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Ceoacstu
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where is var
D10S_LM10
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I am waiting when VAR will cancel ZLATAN goal bcoz his nose was offside. 😂
buhaenot
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When the "foul" happened, line referee was right behind them, watching it. Didn't say a word. Not a single Paraguaian player complained about the goal. But the fucking VAR shit heads had to steal the show. Disgrace to football.👺
Aleonhkss
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Messi attracting attention from bundesliga after this display...
Prance
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People are scoring goals this one is having photo shoot [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
cukelrty
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messi goal ruled out cuz VAR checked the foul that happened 2 min ago...but same VAR didn't give red card to Paraguay player committing horror challenge on argentine player which led him to be replaced....
Lastdance
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I think it’s safe to say VAR destroy our beautiful game
fekbstyz
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I can’t believe the referee went SO FAR BACK IN THE VAR CHECK , Bruhhh !! The foul was at 55 min and the ball scored at 57 min, TWO WHOLE MINUTES REWINDING BACK IN VAR 🙄🙄
Aswattham
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Man of the Match Var and refree😆😆😆
ishti
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Messi and Ronaldo fans had a good day to troll eachother. Yesterday, Messi fans:- Ronaldo can only score against teams like Andorra. Today, Ronaldo fans:- Messi can't score. And the world war goes on.
Ayushlamsal
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Someone told me VAR is gonna check the mardona handball take the world cup back too
D10S_LM10
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Conmebol Football match ❌ Wrestling match ✔️
VAR-IS-SHIT
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argentina should've won... it's not like paraguay are a bad team, they always play better than everyone expects, but argentina are better... the first half was completely blank... ocampos and messi had to drop deep again and again to get the ball forward... the defenders were making silly mistakes and bad passes... there was no creativity at all... in the second half, things were way different, but referee made absurd decisons... they cancelled out messi's goal for a foul committed almost a minute ago... usually, that goes uncalled, but not now... paraguay were making fouls deliberately, but no one was sent off... atleast one penalty should've been given, or the paraguay player should've been sent off... in the end, argentina didn't play poor, they were decent, but there is room for much improvement, starting from the backline
Hoabdlor
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Ronaldo did by his head and it was more beautiful more than this and against his opponents not this one against own player, Ronaldo is more talent
The_Red_Devil_Cr7
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If this was done by Ronaldo,his fans be like: 98.6 degree temperature Jump height 2 km Angle of jump 75 degree Height of the grass 1 inch Color of the grass green[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
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Cr7 done it and score goals unlike your camp Nou king
Arupdas30952
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did 71 goals scored by your father???
NeonGrace
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ronaldo never face europe elite teams unless in any tourmnt knockouts😂😂...
And Messi never scored against any in a major competition, all goals came from friendlies , so enough with the crappy excuses.
barcaisinmydna
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Cr7 done it and score goals unlike your camp Nou king
When bro? did Your fake goat has ever dribbled past anyone😂
SambitSahu
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If this was done by Ronaldo,his fans be like: 98.6 degree temperature Jump height 2 km Angle of jump 75 degree Height of the grass 1 inch Color of the grass green[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
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bottolna messi ... no goal no performance only penldo
kenyannerd
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If this was done by Ronaldo,his fans be like: 98.6 degree temperature Jump height 2 km Angle of jump 75 degree Height of the grass 1 inch Color of the grass green[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
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quarter final
ciubikyz
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When bro? did Your fake goat has ever dribbled past anyone😂
What did Barca get from Messi’s dribbles against Bayern Munich. Haha shameful 8-2. Grow up mate. Goals make u win matches not the dribbles.
Lauinptyz
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No he didn’t the f u c k? He scored the penalty him going into the area doesn’t mean s h i t
these kids dnt know football lol. this guy doesn't know anything but acts like he invented football. go to your momma toddler
D10S_LM10
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Last World cup qualifiers stats, Not to forget Messi scored Hat-trick in last match day, qualified in a ground where they had not won in last 20 years...so plz don't write unnecessarily without any stats for sake of likes..
anamul_saikat
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Wait what ? 😳
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lol!!! where did u find that fake stat??[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]