This Friday, Argentina achieved a convincing 2-0 win over Angola in a friendly held at the Estadio 11 de Novembro. The first goal came in the 43rd minute of the first half, courtesy of a spectacular effort from forward Lautaro Martínez. Lionel Messi sealed the match with the second goal in the 81st minute of the second half.
Lionel Messi was undeniably the standout player of the match. The Argentine forward put on a remarkable performance, netting 1 goal, taking 5 shots on target, and completing 44 successful passes.
Lautaro Martínez also made a significant impact at the Estadio 11 de Novembro, contributing 1 goal and completing 26 successful passes.
Angola’s coach, Patrice Beaumelle, opted for a 4-4-2 formation, fielding Hugo Marqués in goal; Rui Modesto, Kialonda Gaspar, Jonathan Buatu, and Tó Carneiro in defense; Maestro, Fredy Ribeiro, Zito Luvumbo, and Mbala Nzola in midfield; and Gelson Dala and Chico Banza up front.
On the other hand, Argentina, under coach Lionel Scaloni, lined up in a 4-3-3 formation with Gerónimo Rulli in goal; Juan Foyth, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Tagliafico, and Nicolás González in defense; Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, and Giovani Lo Celso in midfield; and Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez, and Thiago Almada in the attacking front.
The match was officiated by referee Andrea Colombo.
Substitutions for Angola
45’ 2T – Hugo Marqués replaced by Neblú
65’ 2T – Chico Banza off for Núrio Fortuna
66’ 2T – Zito Luvumbo replaced by Manuel Benson
77’ 2T – Mbala Nzola substituted for Mabululu
Yellow card for Angola:
44’ 1T – Fredy Ribeiro
Substitutions for Argentina
58’ 2T – Giovani Lo Celso off for Kevin Mac Allister
68’ 2T – Thiago Almada replaced by Emiliano Buendía
84’ 2T – Lautaro Martínez, Alexis Mac Allister off for José Manuel López, Máximo Perrone; Lionel Messi substituted for Joaquín Panichelli
85’ 2T – Nicolás González replaced by Gianluca Prestianni
Yellow card for Argentina:
16’ 2T – Alexis Mac Allister (Unsporting behavior)