Argentina Edges Venezuela 1-0 in Friendly Match with Giovani Lo Celso's Decisive Goal
Argentina defeated Venezuela 1-0 in an international friendly match held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Lionel Messi may have been absent, but Argentina still managed to secure a win, thanks to a well-crafted goal from Giovani Lo Celso.
Lo Celso nearly scored his second goal just five minutes later, but the Venezuelan goalkeeper made an impressive save...
A lone goal from Giovani Lo Celso in the first half was enough to secure a win for Argentina against Venezuela in a friendly match. This victory extends Argentina's unbeaten record against Venezuela to six matches, with five wins and one draw.
Argentina dominated the game, even without star player Lionel Messi, who was absent due to his commitment with Inter Miami. Giovani Lo Celso's decisive strike came in the 31st minute, following a well-worked combination with forwards Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez. The win sets a positive tone for Argentina's upcoming matches, including their next friendly against Puerto Rico, where Messi might feature.
The match got off to a thrilling start, with Lautaro Martinez testing Argentina goalkeeper Jose Contreras with a fierce shot just six minutes in. The Argentine goalkeeper made a stunning point-blank save to deny Martinez, keeping the score level.
Argentina, determined to make an early impact, should have taken the lead soon after. However, Giovani Lo Celso missed a golden opportunity, firing his shot wide from inside the penalty area despite having a clear run at goal.
Nico Paz has been in exceptional form for Como in Serie A this season, with six attacking contributions (three goals, three assists) in just as many games. He attempted to break the deadlock in the 18th minute with a well-executed shot from a distance, but Contreras made a stunning save with his outstretched glove, redirecting the ball onto the post.
Argentina's breakthrough came after the half-hour mark in Miami, courtesy of Lo Celso, who made amends for his earlier miss. The midfielder showcased his skill with a deft touch on the ball before confidently firing past Contreras, giving Argentina a deserved lead.
Lo Celso nearly scored his second goal just five minutes later, but the Venezuelan goalkeeper made an impressive save at the near post to deny him. Nico Paz was also eager to get on the scoresheet, but his long-range effort in the 52nd minute was again well-saved by Contreras.
The Venezuelan goalkeeper was having a stellar game, it seemed. Lautaro Martínez also had a shot stopped, and if it wasn't for the goalkeeper's heroics, the scoreline might have been more one-sided. The match was intense, with Argentina pushing hard for more goals.
𝐖 in Miami! 👊
— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) October 11, 2025
🇦🇷 Argentina 1 🆚 0 Venezuela 🇻🇪
⚽ G. Lo Celso pic.twitter.com/C8vUQ5OMzx
In a shocking turn of events, Venezuela nearly equalized in the 74th minute with their first significant shot on goal. Teo Quintero's close-range effort hit the crossbar, leaving Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez looking stunned and relieved that the ball didn't go in.
The drama wasn't over yet, as Contreras made another crucial save, this time denying Lautaro Martínez's potential rebound with a brilliant double-save. The Inter Milan striker was left pondering what it would take to score, as Contreras continued to make impressive stops to secure Argentina's lead.
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