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It's all over! The friendly match ends, and despite the Vinotinto team's multiple attempts, none of their players managed to open the scoring and score the equalizer. What a complicated match with a lot of things to work on it.
Key moments
There's more! The referee adds four minutes to this match that is almost over. The Venezuelans have achieved little against Argentina's relentless attack. What a game their are playing with a lot of mistakes.
That's it! Great success by José Contreras. The goalkeeper remained attentive to the entire play Rodrigo de Paul was creating. He passed the ball to Mac Allister, who didn't hesitate to shoot with his right foot with considerable power from outside the box, but the ball was intercepted by the goalkeeper.
The home side continues to look for the ball. Lautaro Martínez twice shot from both angles, although neither managed to find the back of the net. They need to generate more ideas up front to score goals.
Venezuela makes a change, and the Venezuelan national team continues to look for different options. It's now Wiki Carmona's turn to look for options and go forward for important moments, taking over the position left by Telasco Segovia
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Teo Quintero remains very alert to every attack from the opponent. Nico Paz was trying to make a great play, but the Venezuelan national team member manages to prevent him from getting through on that wing, only to bring him down.
Two more substitutions are made for the Venezuelan national team. Ronald Hernández and Carlos Faya enter the field, and Jon Aramburu and Juan Pablo Añor leave the game after searching for the equalizer in every possible way.
Three substitutions are made for the Uruguayan national team, as Argentina looks for ways to keep scoring. Enzo Martínez, Nahuel Molina, and Julian Álvarez leave the game; Alexis Mac Allister, Leonardo Balerdi, and Rodrigo De Paul take over those positions.
Nothing! Teo Quintero was looking to create a good play, but when he was about to finish the ball off a corner kick, it hit the crossbar and went out of bounds. He wants his goal with more ideas to win.
Play resumes! Telasco Segovia is lying on the field after a heavy challenge from Marcos Sinesi. The player is treated on the pitch, and a few minutes of this friendly match are lost. What a terrify time.
That's it! Nico González made a great run. He reached the opponent's box and delivered a great cross to Lautaro Martínez. The player fired a powerful left-footed shot, but the ball ended up being blocked.
There's a change for Argentina. Scaloni continues to make substitutions to go for more goals. Leandro Paredes has now come off the pitch after a solid, but understated performance, and Giuliano Simeone is taking his place in search of more.
That's it! A good intervention by the Venezuelan defense, it was Julián Álvarez who was looking for the second with a tremendous shot, however the ball ended up being saved and the threat against them ended.
The Vinotinto squad is changing. Two changes are made, with Matías Lacava and Kevin Kelsy entering the match. Kervin Andrade and Alejandro Márques are leaving the match after giving their all in this friendly.
That's it! A great save from Alessandro Milani, the player managed to keep the ball away from the Argentine squad, who were looking for a way to go for that second goal. Little by little, they're starting to get their hands on the ball again.
Actions are resumed so that the complement can be disputed. Argentina makes a change for the start of the second half. It is Nicolás González who enters the field of play, Tagliafico leaves the game .
Halftime! The first half is over. It was a rather complex duel at the start, but throughout, everything ended up leaning in Argentina's favor, and they already capitalized. A 15-minute break is coming up.
Lautaro Martínez continues to look to create danger up front. Marcos Senesi sent in a great cross. However, when Martínez shot powerfully, the ball ended up going wide without any problem. They need more.
The final minutes have passed without any excitement from either team. A strong finish is coming, as both Argentina and Venezuela hope to generate more excitement to go for more goals. These will be minutes of suspense.
It doesn't go in! Argentina keeps insisting, but the ball stays out of the goal. A great shot orchestrated by Lautaro Martínez, but the ball again doesn't go in and they miss the second. What a complicated moment.
He wants more! Lo Celso continues looking for the visitors' goal. The player sends a tremendous shot with his left foot. What a game he's playing, but he can't score his team's second of the match. They will go for more.
Goal, goal, goal, goal for Argentina! A good cross was sent into the Venezuelan area, and Giovanni Lo Celso made his presence felt with a shot at goal, successfully getting in under the three sticks to score the first goal of the night.
It can't be! What a mistake Márques made! The player received a ball from a teammate, headed it, and ended up sending the ball wide of the goalposts, missing a very clear chance. What a complicated match.
It's a constant back-and-forth; Argentina is the team that keeps creating dangerous plays up front. Little by little, they're taking control of the ball with more intensity, but they haven't been able to capitalize on their opportunities.
He took a chance! A great collective play orchestrated by Venezuela, the team threaded passes and it all ended with a powerful shot from Andradde, but the shot didn't even create any danger on Martínez's goal. What a great play.
They can't! Venezuela is being attacked with everything they can. Now it's Lautaro Martínez's turn to send in a superb cross. The ball landed at the feet of Enzo Fernández, who shot powerfully, but the ball wouldn't go in.
That's it! Fernández continues to look for the first for the home team. He delivered a great pass to Nico Paz, who shot with great intensity, but the ball was saved by the goalkeeper, who didn't let the ball go in.
Nahuel Molina searches with great intensity. 13' Nahuel Molina searched with great intensity, and it was this player who crossed into the box for Lautaro to shoot powerfully inside, however the ball ended up going wide.
It doesn't count! Argentina came at full speed, with a deep ball into the box orchestrated by Nicolás Tagliafico, but Giovanni Lo Celso was offside when he received it.. The local teams needs to make it better.
He came out swinging! Argentina started to get their chances, with a fine pass from Julian Álvarez that gave the ball to Lautaro Martínez. The player sent a good cross to the forward, but it went over the goal.
Little by little, the teams are beginning to gain a foothold, but none have managed to gain possession of the ball. We have to put speed into it and look for interesting arrivals. What a game we have coming up.
The game is starting! The ball is already rolling at Hard Rock Stadium, and both teams are looking forward to a good game and interesting moments. These will be good moments in this exciting match ahead.
All set!
Both teams are already waiting for this match to start; there's plenty of excitement to come against this tough opponent. Both Argentina and Venezuela are already looking forward to a good match in front of their fans.
Venezuela XI
This is how the visiting team will line up for this friendly match that is about to begin.
José Contreras; Alessandro Milani, Nahuel Ferraresi, Teo Quintero, Jon Aramburu, Cristian Cásseres Jr., Telasco Segovia, Kervin Andrade, Juanpi, Gleiker Mendoza, Alejandro Márquez.
José Contreras; Alessandro Milani, Nahuel Ferraresi, Teo Quintero, Jon Aramburu, Cristian Cásseres Jr., Telasco Segovia, Kervin Andrade, Juanpi, Gleiker Mendoza, Alejandro Márquez.
XI Argentina
This is how Scaloni's team takes off, and it's going to be a good duel.
Emiliano Martínez; Marcos Senesi, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Tagliafico, Nahuel Molina, Enzo Martínez, Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso, Nico Paz, Lautaro Martínez, Julián Álvarez.
Emiliano Martínez; Marcos Senesi, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Tagliafico, Nahuel Molina, Enzo Martínez, Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso, Nico Paz, Lautaro Martínez, Julián Álvarez.
We need to give it our all
It will be a thrilling 90 minutes. Both teams come into this match with great momentum, and the fans are already in the stadium ready to go for that much-needed win. What a complex match. The teams needs to make their best.
For more
The visiting team has recorded three defeats and only two wins in these exciting matches. The Venezuelan team needs to strengthen its position and regain confidence; they will go all out to earn minutes and score goals.
There's not much time left!
There's just under half an hour left until this match begins. Although it's not official, both teams will be looking to showcase their best weapons in pursuit of an important victory in this warm-up match for the FIFA World Cup.
That's it!
Argentina is coming into this match in good form. The sky-blue squad has won three times, drawn once, and lost another in their last five matches, the local team will try to make an effort for getting a good result.
There's no more hope!
Venezuela no longer has aspirations of qualifying for the World Cup to be held in Mexico, the United States, and Canada. After this setback, they were left without a coach and are now looking ahead to the next World Cup.
Last game
The last time these teams faced each other was in September. In that match, Argentina managed to thrash Venezuela three goals to zero in a forgettable match for the Venezuelan national team. They will go for a better match.
Watch out!
Argentina has conceded twelve goals against Venezuela, which is why the Vinotino squad has not been able to defend properly, and has only managed to score two goals in its favor. What a meeting we have coming up.
They're going all out!
In the last five meetings these teams have played against each other, Argentina has the advantage, accumulating four wins and one draw, a record that Venezuela will look to turn around and earn its first victory.
We're back!
We're back with a minute-by-minute look at the Argentina-Venezuela match, a friendly in preparation for the 2026 World Cup. We'll be sharing the most relevant information and confirmed lineups with you shortly.
