Argentina won 0-1 against Brazilmatch played this Tuesday in Maracana Stadium Rio de Janeiro and has been confirmed as leader of the South American classification of the 2026 World Cup. with 15 points and plunged Canarinha, who had never before lost three games in a row in the playoffs, into crisis.
⚽ @Argentina 🇦🇷 1 (Nicolas Otamendi) 🆚 #Brazil 🇧🇷 0
👉End of the match!
¡#Let’s go, Argentina! 🤜🤛 pic.twitter.com/iEWuYUJu5l
— 🇦🇷 Argentina national team ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) November 22, 2023
Victory with a Purpose Nicholas Otamendi in the second half of the year Classic marred by violent incident in standsThis allowed Argentina to finish the year leading the qualifying rounds with 15 points, two more than Uruguayhis immediate attendant.
Players’ euphoria @Argentina in Maracana! 🇦🇷🏟️#BelieveBig | #South American Qualifiers pic.twitter.com/kYj5Z6euWO
— CONMEBOL.com (@CONMEBOL) November 22, 2023
Defeat dropped Brazil to sixth place in the standingsthe last of those who guaranteed a place at the World Cup, and left the temporary coach on the rope, Fernando Diniz, whose head was demanded at the Maracanã.
Dinitsa strategy Brazil’s regrouping with four strikers again left the defense vulnerable and This cost Scratch dearly.
Brazil, that in their last commitments before the qualifying rounds fell on Uruguay, Colombia and Argentina.have not lost three official matches in a row since 2001.
The victory, however, allowed the world champions orforget the historical defeat they suffered at La Bombonera last Thursday before Uruguayfor the first time since they were crowned Qatar 2022.
The classic began almost with half an hour late because, faced withgeneral brawl in the stands which Argentine fans were focused on and strong police repression La Albiceleste’s players tried to calm the situation and, before their attempts failed, retired to the dressing room for 17 minutes to wait until the commotion was under control.
The tense atmosphere in the stands moved onto the field. several brutal plays in the first minutes and a yellow card in the 5th minute Gabriel Jesus due to a blow to the face that resulted in nosebleeds Rodrigo De Paul. Soon after Rafinha He also saw yellow for another assault on his face From Paul.
In a game interrupted by fouls, Brazil began to take control of the situation after Rodrigo’s escape from both sides, but is easily neutralized by the Argentine, who is more interested in slowing down the pace of the game with shallow passes.
Lionel Messi, With little freedom and depressed, he tried to create plays on the left flank without creating much danger. World champion complained of some discomfort after half the first half and reached ask for attention off-site but he stayed in the game.
🏆 #MajorSelection🎙 Lionel Messi: “This group continues to make historical achievements. Although today was not the most important, it was something very pleasant.” pic.twitter.com/2MZhay7WP4
— 🇦🇷 Argentina national team ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) November 22, 2023
Brazil also tried to play Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and even from the outside Emerson Royal but it was always kept out of the zone and Argentina, who at this point were in full retreat, did not finish it.
Canarinha He applied pressure in the final five minutes when he finally converted his best chances, first with a shot from Rodrigo What Enzo Fernandez held back and then with one of Martinelli, in which Romero helped avoid the Brazilian’s goal.
Brazil came back stronger in the second half and applied pressure in the opening minutes in which both Rodrigo as Rafinha and Martinelli They had clear opportunities to open the account.
But when Brazil was better Argentina’s first promotion turn the situation around.
After a corner kick taken Lo Celso, Otamendi jumped above the Brazilian defenders and opened the scoring in the 62nd minute Atonic Maracana and who immediately began to ask the head of the temporary coach, Fernando Diniz.
🔥🔥 Goooooal from Argentina!
🔥🔥 Goooooal from Argentina!
🔥🔥 Goooooal from Argentina!🇧🇷 0-1 🇦🇷
🔴LIVE
📺 @VIX#SouthAmericaEnVIX | #Brazil | #Argentina pic.twitter.com/ArunpSRWOZ— TUDN MEX (@TUDNMEX) November 22, 2023
With partial advantage, the Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni strengthened its defense and oxygenated its attack, even despite the appearance of Di Maria instead of Messi, while the Brazilian tried to increase his attacking power with young promise Endrick and creativity Rafael Veiga.
⏱️ 90 minutes
🇧🇷 @CBF_Futebol 0-1 @Argentina 🇦🇷
⚽️ Date 6
🏆 #South American Qualifiers#BelieveBig | #AcrediteSempre pic.twitter.com/ElDVVxhjkX— CONMEBOL.com (@CONMEBOL) November 22, 2023
And again, when Brazil looked better and expected a draw, Joelinton’s exile By attack on De Paul ended up leaving Argentina with a numerical advantage with only ten minutes remaining to capitalize on their advantage on the scoreboard.
🏆 #MajorSelection🎙 Rodrigo De Paul: “I am very happy. We made history again and brought happiness to our people.” pic.twitter.com/GPeWRvUrZy
— 🇦🇷 Argentina national team ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) November 22, 2023
Argentina takes advantage of Brazil’s desperation in the final minutes and spent more time attacking, making passes that were applauded The Brazilian public no longer tolerates Canarinha.
(according to information from EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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