\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t Argentina leads Jordan 3-1 as Lionel Messi scored from a free kick in the 79th minute of play.<\/p>\n
The Argentine captain had subbed on in the 60th minute and was struggling to impact the game. However, after being fouled just outside the box, Messi took the chance and put the free kick in the bottom right corner.<\/p>\n
Its Messis sixth goal in the World Cup, as he extends his tally as the all-time record goal scorer in the competition to 19.<\/p>\n
Jordan had cut Argentinas lead in the 55th minute. A great passing play allowed winger Ehsan Haddad to put a low cross into the box, which striker Mousa Tamari tapped into the bottom of the net.<\/p>\n
In the first half, Argentina had taken the lead via a stunning 19th-minute free kick from the edge of the box by midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, who made his\u00a0 World Cup debut<\/p>\n
Lautaro Martnez doubled Argentina\u2019s lead in the 40th minute from the penalty spot. The chance came after an attacking move by the Albiceleste ended with centerback Marcos Senesi going for a diving header and a Jordan defender kicking him in the face.<\/p>\n
Argentina is playing an alternative lineup, with winger Giuliano Simeone and midfielder Nico Paz making debuts.<\/p>\n
The game is also the tournament debut for Julin lvarez and Lautaro Martnez as a striker partnership. Center back Marcos Senesi is replacing Leonardo Balerdi in the squad.<\/p>\n
This is also the debut of Argentinas away kit, having previously played against Algeria and Austria with the traditional light blue and white stripped shirt.<\/p>\n
Scaloni alerted of changes but said hes out to win The new lineup didnt come without warning. On Friday, head coach Lionel Scaloni admitted it could be a game where Argentina tests new ideas.<\/p>\n
If we can, we may take the opportunity to try out other systems, said Scaloni in the Friday press conference. Jordan usually plays with five at the back, and that means different kinds of movements. Weve worked on it and the team could change up.<\/p>\n
However, Scaloni was adamant that the Albiceleste would go out to win, insisting that playing with [Argentinas] jersey means you have to go out to play, do it well, and win any time you can.<\/p>\n
Cover image: Seleccin Argentina Twitter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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