Argentina Defeats Peru 1-0 in Thrilling World Cup Qualifier

Argentina defeated Peru 1-0 on November 19, 2024, in a fierce match during the South American World Cup qualifying tournament. Both sides fought for dominance under extreme pressure during the game, which was played at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium.

The only goal of the match came from Argentina’s star forward, Lautaro Martínez, who netted a clinical finish in the 55th minute after a perfectly timed assist from Lionel Messi. Martinez’s goal proved to be the difference, as Argentina dominated possession but struggled to break down a resilient Peruvian defense throughout the match.

After a well-timed pass from Lionel Messi, Argentina’s standout striker, Lautaro Martínez, scored the game’s lone goal in the 55th minute with a precise finish. Argentina controlled the ball but found it difficult to penetrate a strong Peruvian defence the entire time, thus Martinez’s goal ended up being the difference.

Despite their best efforts and several crucial opportunities, Peru was unable to score, with Argentina’s goalie.