In an exciting match on Thursday, Argentina faced a tough 1-1 draw against Venezuela during the World Cup qualifiers in South America. It was Lionel Messi’s return to the international stage following an injury he sustained during the Copa America final. Despite the rainy conditions that delayed the kick-off, Messi managed to assist Otamendi in scoring the opening goal.
Argentina’s goalkeeper, Gerónimo Rulli, had a standout performance in place of Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martinez, who was absent due to a suspension. Venezuela’s Salomón Rondón fought hard in the first half but was unable to beat Rulli until the second half when he scored an impressive header to level the match.
As the game progressed, both teams pushed for a winning goal, but Argentina fell short on the slippery field. Despite the draw, Argentina remains at the top of the standings with 19 points and will face Bolivia next. On the other hand, Venezuela moves up to sixth place with 11 points and will face Paraguay in their upcoming match. It was a thrilling match that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
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