ARGENTINA and Brazil’s crucial World Cup qualifier ended with a 0-0 draw at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario.
The Selecao are already through to the 2022 World Cup but that result means the Albiceleste need one more point to seal a place in the summer’s showdown in Qatar.
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Argentina failed to punch their ticket to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar just yet following a 0-0 draw with rivals Brazil in the Superclasico at the Estadio San Juan.
Both teams came close to an opener with the Selecao missing two big opportunities in the first half.
First with Vinicius Junior on 18 minutes when he ran behind the Albiceleste’s backline to pick up Lucas Paqueta’s through ball but his shot missed Emiliano Martinez’s goal.
And just a minute later, Matheus Cunha almost scored a worldie as he saw Martinez far from his goalpost and tried a long-range effort from midfield that just missed the Aston Villa shot-stopper’s crossbar.
But it was Alisson who had to make the biggest save of the game four minutes before half-time when he stretched and blocked Rodrigo De Paul’s curling shot down his bottom left corner.
It was an eventful first half that also saw Nicolas Otamendi elbowing Raphinha on the jaw inside Argentina’s area and the Leeds star played with a bandage in his mouth until half-time.
The second half was less eventful but Brazil registered the biggest chance of the match on the hour-mark.
Raphinha delivered a free-kick from the left that got cleared from Argentina’s defence.
Fred picked the ball up on the edge of the box and flicked it over with a beautiful shot that rattled Martinez’s crossbar.
Brazil are already through to the 2022 World Cup but Argentina need one more point to join them in Qatar.
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As mentioned earlier, Brazil are already through to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The Selecao remain top of the CONMEBOL qualifying table with six points separating them from second-placed Argentina.
The Albiceleste are not able to advance for the summer’s showdown just yet as they need one more point to join the Brazilians.
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STATS
Argentina dominated 56 per cent of possession against Brazil at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario.
The Albiceleste registered a total of nine shots, but only three of them were on target.
Brazil, on the other hand, recorded nine shots with only two of them being on target.
It was quite a physical an intense match that saw both teams committing 21 fouls each.
That led to seven yellow cards, four of which were shown to Argentinean players
FT: ARGENTINA 0-0 BRAZIL
Argentina failed to punch their ticket to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar following a goalless draw with rivals Brazil in the Superclasico at the Estadio San Juan.
Both teams came close to an opener with the Selecao missing two big chances in the first half.
First with Vinicius Junior on 18 minutes when he ran behind the Albiceleste’s defence to pick up Lucas Paqueta’s through ball but his shot missed Emiliano Martinez’s goal.
And just a minute later, Matheus Cunha almost scored a worldie as he saw Martinez far from his post and tried a long-range effort from midfield that just missed the Aston Villa shot-stopper’s crossbar.
But it was Alisson who had to make the biggest save of the game four minutes before half-time when he stretched and blocked Rodrigo De Paul’s curling shot down his bottom left corner.
It was an eventful first half that also saw Nicolas Otamendi elbowing Raphinha on the jaw inside Argentina’s area and the Leeds star played with a bandage in his mouth until half-time.
The second half was less eventful but Brazil registered the biggest opportunity of the match on the hourmark.
Raphinha delivered a free-kick from the left that got cleared from Argentina’s defence.
Fred picked the ball up on the edge of the box and flicked it over with a beautiful shot that rattled Martinez’s crossbar
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ARGENTINA 0-0 BRAZIL
90 Four more minutes of added time to go.
Plenty of time left but neither side is convincing enough…
ARGENTINA 0-0 BRAZIL
90 CHANCE!
There he is!
Messi gets the ball on the edge of the box and fires a powerful shot that forces a shaky save from Alisson
ARGENTINA 0-0 BRAZIL
88 As it stands, Argentina can;t punch their ticket to the World Cup now.
But a late winner could change things…
ARGENTINA 0-0 BRAZIL
86 SUBSTITUTION
Argentina boss Scaloni responds as he brings on Dominguez for Lo Celso
ARGENTINA 0-0 BRAZIL
86 SUBSTITUTION
Brazil boss Tite introduces Jesus, who comes on for Cunha during the last minutes of the match
ARGENTINA 0-0 BRAZIL
85 Five more minutes to go and the crowd has gone a bit quiet.
There’s still time for a goal but neither team is convincing enough
ARGENTINA 0-0 BRAZIL
83 It doesn’t feel like we are getting a goal any time soon.
But Brazil manager Tite is not giving up as he yells instructions so loudly the camera picks them up despite the crowd’s chants
ARGENTINA 0-0 BRAZIL
80 It doesn’t feel like the deadlock will be broken any time soon…
There’s just not enough chances in this match, which is testament to each team’s midfield
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78 SUBSTITUTION
Brazil manager Tite makes another switch as Gerson replaces Paqueta
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76 YELLOW CARD
Acuna drops Antony with a challenge from behind and then tries to pick him back up to his feet.
The Brazil star doesn’t take kindly to it and squares up to him before the Argentine theatrically goes down.
Both players get booked
ARGENTINA 0-0 BRAZIL
75 CHANCE
Messi delivers a free-kick but finds no one, we haven’t seen much from the Argentina legend tonight
ARGENTINA 0-0 BRAZIL
74 SUBSTITUTION
Argentina boss Scaloni makes another change as Alvarez replaces Di Maria
ARGENTINA 0-0 BRAZIL
73 YELLOW CARD
Fabinho gets booked for a very late challenge on De Paul, who was on his way for a dangerous attack
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72 WHAT A CHANCE!
Brazil come extremely close as Vinicius is set up for a shot on the left side of the area but his shot is blocked by Martinez.
That was some really good goalkeeping as should he had spilled the ball, Cunha was in perfect position to score
ARGENTINA 0-0 BRAZIL
70 CHANCE
Woah, that would have been embarrassing…
Alisson gets the ball in the back and is forced to throw it out for a corner-kick while under pressure by Correa.
Nothing comes off the set-piece
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69 SUBSTITUTION
Brazil manager Tite makes his first change of the match as Antony replaces Raphinha
ARGENTINA 0-0 BRAZIL
68 We’re not seeing much urgency from Argentina in this match so far.
You would think that they would be pushing harder in order to seal World Cup qualification as soon as possible.
But there is not much substance in the way they attack…
ARGENTINA 0-0 BRAZIL
65 CHANCE
Vinicius breaks into the area with a fabulous dribble and passes to Paqueta who then sets Cunha up for a shot.
The Brazil star shoots from a difficult angle but the ball goes out for a free-kick.
The striker complains for a corner-kick but nothing comes of it
ARGENTINA 0-0 BRAZIL
63 Tempers are boiling up at the Estadio San Juan.
And it’s usually Argentina’s De Paul who is mostly involved in those confrontations.
Brazil have plenty of complaints regarding the Argentina
ARGENTINA 0-0 BRAZIL
60 WHAT A CHANCE!
Brazil come extremely close to an opener with the biggest chance of the match.
Raphinha delivers a free-kick from the left that gets cleared from Argentina’s defence.
Fred picks the ball up on the edge of the box and flicks it over with a beautiful shot that rattles Martinez’s crossbar
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