Argentina 0-4 up at half-time after exhibition from Di Maria and Messi
Argentina played their final friendly obefore the World Cup against UAE in Abu Dhabi and they did not disappoint. Julian Alvarez, Angel di Maria (2) and Leo Messi scored the four Argentina goals in the first 45 minutes.
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When everyone thought that Argentina were going to play with fear, the 11 starters went out determined to get match fitness rather than any possible injury.
All eyes were on Leo Messi. The crowd got out of their seats every time the Argentinian captain got hold of the ball. But the best player, in this first half, was Angel di Maria.
The Juventus footballer, who was arriving at the World Cup and this friendly without any game time, was the one who seemed strongest. He was key to Argentina's second, third and fourth Argentina goals. The former Real Madrid goal scored a great goal from Marcos Acuna's pass. He volleyed the cross into the net for his first goal of the night at Abu Dhabi. Afterwards, he dribbled past the goalkeeper inside the six yard box to increase the scoring.
Julian Alvarez, who had to replace Erling Haaland due to injury at Man Ciy, once again scored. He was replacing Lautaro Martinez, who had picked up a knock. Messi gave him the ball and Julian Alvarez opened the scoring in the 17th minute. Di Maria then scored twice in the 25th and 36th minutes.
And then, Messi appeared on the scene. The Argentina captain scored a great goal with his right foot. The move was started by De Paul, he gave the ball to MacAllister and then the Brighton man played with Messi. PSG's number 30 came up against three players to hit into the top corner. Joaquin then added a fifth on the hour mark.
All eyes were on Leo Messi. The crowd got out of their seats every time the Argentinian captain got hold of the ball. But the best player, in this first half, was Angel di Maria.
The Juventus footballer, who was arriving at the World Cup and this friendly without any game time, was the one who seemed strongest. He was key to Argentina's second, third and fourth Argentina goals. The former Real Madrid goal scored a great goal from Marcos Acuna's pass. He volleyed the cross into the net for his first goal of the night at Abu Dhabi. Afterwards, he dribbled past the goalkeeper inside the six yard box to increase the scoring.
Julian Alvarez, who had to replace Erling Haaland due to injury at Man Ciy, once again scored. He was replacing Lautaro Martinez, who had picked up a knock. Messi gave him the ball and Julian Alvarez opened the scoring in the 17th minute. Di Maria then scored twice in the 25th and 36th minutes.
And then, Messi appeared on the scene. The Argentina captain scored a great goal with his right foot. The move was started by De Paul, he gave the ball to MacAllister and then the Brighton man played with Messi. PSG's number 30 came up against three players to hit into the top corner. Joaquin then added a fifth on the hour mark.
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