The Argentine National Team equalized before Venezuela by 1 to 1 in the South American Qualifiers. Analyzing the tie, the entire match was distorted because in several sectors of the field it was flooded from the rains. In fact, the duel had to be delayed about 30 minutes. Even Lionel Scaloni did not want to play. But finally it had to be disputed.
Argentina managed to open the scoring thanks to Nicolás Otamendi. Scaloni’s team reached halftime leading 1-0. In the second half they had some close calls. But Fernando Batista’s team got the tie through Salomón Rondón.
Later both teams went looking for him and either could have taken the victory. But finally everything ended in a draw. Once equality has been achieved, Scaloni spoke to the media. These were his feelings: “It is evident that the conditions were not suitable for the show, it could not be played”.
While he also added the following: “When the game can’t be played, it can’t be played. Today the conditions were not there. We had several clear chances, they tried a lot from outside the area and played long, as the game had to be.”
Argentina’s next match will take place on Tuesday the 15th. On date 10 of the South American Qualifiers, Scaloni’s team will face Bolivia starting at 9:00 p.m. at the Más Monumental. El Verde has just defeated Colombia 1-0 in Barranquilla. So he arrives with a lot of confidence.
Scaloni’s historic record
With the commitment in Caracas, Lionel Scaloni reached a historic record. He became the second coach with the highest number of commitments directed in the Argentine National Team. The one born in Pujato reached 80 games in charge of the Albiceleste, distributed in 56 victories, 17 draws and only 7 defeats.
Scaloni surpassed César Luis Menotti and Carlos Salvador Bilardo, both coincidentally with 79 games. While the absolute leader of the table is Guillermo Stábile with 124 games. As previously shared, the next Scaloneta challenge will take place on Tuesday the 15th before Bolivia starting at 9:00 p.m. at the Más Monumental.