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Argentina thrash Brazil to seal World Cup qualification
Argentina produced a stunning performance to hammer their arch-rivals Brazil 4-1 in the World Cup Qualifiers.
With both teams coming off a win, expectations were sky-high for this riveting contest; however, the reigning World champions made it a one-sided affair.
Argentina drew first blood four minutes into the game after Julian Alvarez nodded home past a sloppy Brazilian defence.
Enzo Fernandez blasted home inside the six-yard box to double the lead after Nahuel Molina’s pass took a deflection off Brazilian defender Murilo.
La Selecao cut the deficit just before the half-hour mark, with Matheus Cunha capitalising on Cristian Romero’s defensive error.
But La Albiceleste piled further misery on the visitors after Alexis Mac Allister restored the two-goal cushion following an impressive volley off Fernandez’s pass.
Giuliano Simeone put the game to bed in the 71st minute after firing home an incredible strike for his first senior international goal.
Moving eight points clear at the top of the South American Qualifiers table, Argentina have also booked their place in the World Cup next year.
On the other hand, Brazil endured a disastrous performance, further underlining their inconsistent form.
Despite the presence of world-class attackers like Raphinha, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, La Selecao managed just only one shot on target.
Other key players including, Joelinton, Marquinhos and Murilo were also underwhelming.
The defeat leaves Brazil fourth in the table with 21 points. The top six teams will qualify for the World Cup.
Head Coach Dorival Junior will also be on the firing line after the calamitous result.
He has managed seven wins, seven defeats and one draw since taking over at the Brazilian national team.
He also oversaw Brazil getting knocked out at the quarter-finals in last year’s Copa America.
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