Argentina National Team opportunities to be able to qualify for the 2018 World Cup getting thinner. On the 17th matchday of the South American qualifying round at Alberto Jose Armando Stadium on Thursday (5/10/2017) or Friday morning local time, they only played a 0-0 draw against Peru.
These results make Argentina thrown from the top five positions. This is due to Chile's 2-1 victory over Ecuador.
Argentina are now collecting 25 points, equal to the team currently in fifth position or position towards the play-off round, Peru. Albiceleste lost on goal difference from Peru.
Shown in front of his own supporters, Argentina is dominating the game. Total, Argentina has 66 percent of the ball possession throughout the game.
Problem opportunities, Argentina is very superior. Lionel Messi cs able to create 22 opportunities that six of them on target.
While Peru is unable to do much. Throughout the game they only have one shot that is also not right on target.
Despite having many chances, the new Argentina can get a golden opportunity in the 33rd minute. Dario Benedetto header after receiving feedback from Lionel Messi is still able to secure Peru goalkeeper, Pedro Gallese, who look great throughout the game.
Argentina's golden opportunities are more common in the second half. At least, there are three opportunities that should be a goal.
The first chance gained Alejandro Gomez in the 57th minute. The breakthrough bait from Messi managed to lead him to the six-yard box, but failed to conquer Gallese.
Likewise with Emiliani Rigoni in the 61st minute. Messi cross successfully he welcomed in the mouth of Peru goalkeeper, but the direction of the ball is still deviated from the target.
The next best chance was again recovered by Benedetto in the 67th minute. After receiving feedback from Messi and dealing directly with Gallese, Boca Junior striker was still just failed make a goal
Messi own last chance gained through the free kick execution from the ideal distance in the 89th minute. However, the execution of the megastar still hit the hedge of life.
Score a goalless draw lasted until the end of the game. These results further dilute the chances of Argentina qualify for the 2018 World Cup. Last game on October 10, Messi et al entertained Ecuador.
Argentina 0 - 0 Peru
Argentina: 1-Sergio Romero, 14-Javier Mascherano, 2-Gabriel Mercado, 17-Nicolas Otamendi, 6-Lucas Biglia, 22-Alejandro Gomez, 11-Angel Di Maria (16-Emiliano Rigoni 46 '), 19-Ever Banega (5-Fernando Gago 60 '(8-Enzo Perez 66')), 15-Marcos Acuna, 10-Lionel Messi, 7-Dario Benedetto
Coach: Jorge Sampaoli
Peru: 1-Pedro Gallese, 2-Alberto Rodriguez, 3-Aldo Corzo, 6-Miguel Trauco, 5-Miguel Araujo, 19-Victor Yotun, 13-Renato Tapia (23-Pedro Aquino 78 '), 16-Sergio Pena 8-Wilder Cartagena 53 '), 9-Jose Paolo Guerrero, 10-Jefferson Farfan (14-Andy Polo 70'), 20-Edison Flores
Coach: Ricardo Gareca
Referee: Wilton Pereira Sampaio
