Argentina beats Peru 1-0 thanks to Martinez strike
Lautaro Martinez’s second-half goal sent Argentina to a 1-0 home win over Peru in South American qualifications for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, tying him with Diego Maradona as the country’s fifth-highest scorer. Martinez scored his 32nd international goal 10 minutes after halftime, half-volleying a Lionel Messi cross into the top-right corner. “I’m glad […] The post Argentina beats Peru 1-0 thanks to Martinez strike appeared first on Ten Sports TV.
Lautaro Martinez’s second-half goal sent Argentina to a 1-0 home win over Peru in South American qualifications for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, tying him with Diego Maradona as the country’s fifth-highest scorer.
Martinez scored his 32nd international goal 10 minutes after halftime, half-volleying a Lionel Messi cross into the top-right corner.
“I’m glad my family came and I always try my best. We won to end a good year “Martinez told local TV.
Performance, goals, and games played were great this year. We must play and improve daily. Everyone wants to defeat us. Argentina’s team is always the focus. We can improve, but we must keep going.”
The World Cup winners top CONMEBOL with 25 points, five ahead of Uruguay. Peru is last in the 10-team table with seven points after 12 games. The top six will automatically qualify for the World Cup in the US, Mexico, and Canada.
“We won Copa America and qualified first. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez says we should be proud.
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