Argentina won Chile 3-0, boosting their World Cup bid

Argentina Continue their impressive run of form after winning the COPA America this
summer, they are back on track to defend their 2022 world cup title. At the CONMEBOL
qualifiers.
Second-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez and Paulo Dybala sealed all
three points in front of the sold-out home crowd.
Argentina are top of the South American qualifying standings on 18 points, five clear of
second-placed Uruguay, who play Paraguay on Friday.
The Copa America champions were without captain Lionel Messi, who sustained an
ankle injury during the final in July and will also miss their next qualifier against
Colombia on Tuesday.
There was also a tribute to Angel di Maria at the Monumental stadium, following the
winger’s retirement from international football at the end of the COPA America, his
famous number 11 Jersey was given to Giovanni Locelso
Liverpool midfielder Mac Allister opened the scoring three minutes after half-time from
an Alvarez cross, before the Atletico Madrid forward doubled Argentina’s lead with a
long-range effort.
Substitute Dybala added a third goal in stoppage time with an assist from Manchester
United winger Alejandro Garnacho.

Josiah Dauda