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The last match was played on November 19 last year by the Argentine national football team. The FIFA friendly match ended in a 2-2 draw against Uruguay. Almost a year later, Lionel Messi and Paolo DiBalla did not play together due to coronavirus.Finally, the Argentine stars were able to play the match together. Isn't that an important stage like the World Cup qualifiers. The Latin American World Cup qualifiers have started on Friday. Where Argentina faced Ecuador on the first day. Albiceleste have made a good start in the World Cup qualifiers with a goal scored by captain Lionel Messi.
Looking at the scoreline, it is clear that Argentina could not win the match very easily. Lionel Messi's penalty kick in the 13th minute, this one-goal lead left the field in relief; Apart from this, Argentina's performance in the field game was not very promising.
After almost a year, there was a lack of understanding among the players who went down to play, and there was a scattering of wrong passes on the field. Added to this is Ecuador's body football fair. That is why Argentina could not play their normal game. Still satisfied with the victory in the voice of the captain Messi.At the end of the match, the Argentine captain said, "We knew it was going to be very difficult. But the important thing is that we won the match and now we have to work to improve our game. "
Explaining the importance of winning the World Cup, Messi added: "Everyone knows how difficult it is to qualify. So it was very important to start with a win. All the matches here are tough. We thought of such a fight. Out of play for a long time. That's why the anxiety was extreme. '
At the same time, Messi also mentioned the various problems and breaks in the game this year. However, the joy of being able to play in the national team jersey overwhelms everything, so he has extra joy in these matches. Messi also said that this game will give extra energy to the countrymen.
His last words, ‘The whole year is very difficult and challenging. No one ever expected what we see now. But being able to play for the national team again, giving people joy by winning matches is actually beyond the interest of the game; It reduces stress. I want to send courage and strength to every Argentine through this game. '