Argentina vs Venezuela 1–0 Score in Friendly Match

World champions Argentina continued their winning form with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Venezuela in a friendly at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on Friday. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Lionel Scaloni’s side could only find the net once through Giovani Lo Celso.

Argentina controlled the game from start to finish, enjoying 77% possession and firing 17 shots, nine of which were on target. Lo Celso scored the decisive goal in the 31st minute, finishing off a swift counterattack with a precise low drive past Venezuelan goalkeeper José Contreras.

Match Without Lionel Messi who was rested and watched from the stands Scaloni fielded a youthful lineup that showed energy and creativity but lacked clinical finishing. Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez both came close to extending the lead, but Contreras delivered a superb performance, making at least 10 crucial saves, including six in the second half.

Venezuela, meanwhile, struggled to create chances, managing just five shots all game and none on target. Argentina’s substitutes Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, and Leonardo Balerdi added fresh legs late on, helping maintain control but unable to add to the scoreline.

The narrow win extended Argentina’s unbeaten run and provided valuable minutes for their younger players. Scaloni’s men will next face Puerto Rico in another friendly in Miami on September 14.

World champions Argentina continued their winning form with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Venezuela in a friendly at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on Friday. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Lionel Scaloni’s side could only find the net once through Giovani Lo Celso.

Argentina controlled the game from start to finish, enjoying 77% possession and firing 17 shots, nine of which were on target. Lo Celso scored the decisive goal in the 31st minute, finishing off a swift counterattack with a precise low drive past Venezuelan goalkeeper José Contreras.

Match Without Lionel Messi who was rested and watched from the stands Scaloni fielded a youthful lineup that showed energy and creativity but lacked clinical finishing. Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez both came close to extending the lead, but Contreras delivered a superb performance, making at least 10 crucial saves, including six in the second half.

Venezuela, meanwhile, struggled to create chances, managing just five shots all game and none on target. Argentina’s substitutes Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, and Leonardo Balerdi added fresh legs late on, helping maintain control but unable to add to the scoreline.

The narrow win extended Argentina’s unbeaten run and provided valuable minutes for their younger players. Scaloni’s men will next face Puerto Rico in another friendly in Miami on September 14.

World champions Argentina continued their winning form with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Venezuela in a friendly at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on Friday. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Lionel Scaloni’s side could only find the net once through Giovani Lo Celso.

Argentina controlled the game from start to finish, enjoying 77% possession and firing 17 shots, nine of which were on target. Lo Celso scored the decisive goal in the 31st minute, finishing off a swift counterattack with a precise low drive past Venezuelan goalkeeper José Contreras.

Match Without Lionel Messi who was rested and watched from the stands Scaloni fielded a youthful lineup that showed energy and creativity but lacked clinical finishing. Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez both came close to extending the lead, but Contreras delivered a superb performance, making at least 10 crucial saves, including six in the second half.

Venezuela, meanwhile, struggled to create chances, managing just five shots all game and none on target. Argentina’s substitutes Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, and Leonardo Balerdi added fresh legs late on, helping maintain control but unable to add to the scoreline.

The narrow win extended Argentina’s unbeaten run and provided valuable minutes for their younger players. Scaloni’s men will next face Puerto Rico in another friendly in Miami on September 14.