Argentina vs panama

BUENOS AIRES, March 23 (Reuters) - Argentina beat Panama 2-0 in a friendly on Thursday with goals from Thiago Almada and Lionel Messi amid a festive atmosphere in their first game in front of their home fans after winning the World Cup in December. Lionel Scaloni picked the same starting line-up from the World Cup final win over France as they looked dominant from the start, but could not break through the Panamanian defensive wall until late in the second half. Atlanta United's Almada opened the scoring in the 79th minute with his first international goal after capitalising on a rebound following a free kick by Messi that hit the left post. Captain Messi finally got his 800th career goal and doubled the lead in the 89th minute with a brilliant free-kick that went into the top right corner to excite the more than 80,000 fans chanting his name at the Monumental Stadium. "I always dreamed of this moment, to celebrate with you in my country Argentina, lifting the greatest thing that is the World Cup," Messi said at a post-match ceremony organised by the Argentine FA to celebrate the country's third World Cup title and first in 36 years. "Let's keep doing what we are doing and enjoy this, because we have been waiting a long time to win it again. Let's enjoy the third star." A tearful Scaloni added: "Eternal gratitude to these players. Football belongs to them, and without them we wouldn't have won the World Cup. "Everyone who wears this shirt gives their all and sometimes the ...

And after directing a fairytale for La Albiceleste in the Middle East, the 35-year-old returns to international duty once again when his side locks horns with Panama. A heavily hostile El Monumental Stadium will witness their country play at home for the first time since the World Cup in Qatar and the 83,000 fans in the stadium will leave no stone unturned to make their presence felt by the visitors. La Albiceleste has rarely faltered under Lionel Scaloni except for the opening group stage defeat against Saudi Arabia and they would look to continue their winning momentum against a side that's yet to defeat the World Champions. Having participated in their first World Cup finals in Russia, Panama failed to earn a spot in Qatar as they bowed out of the CONCACAF Qualifiers finishing 5th in the table. Although Panama would be currently focused on their encounter against Costa Rica, the friendly against the World Champions could serve as a great learning experience for their side. Thomas Christensen’s selection of a rather younger side is proof of the former Leeds manager’s focus shifting to next week’s fixture. Christensen has opted for an inexperienced outfit consisting of first-division players as he looks to build his first team for the crucial match against Costa Rica. Argentina vs Panama confirmed line-ups Argentina XI (4-3-3): Martinez; Molina, Otamendi, Romero, Tagliafico; De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Messi, Alvarez, Di Maria Panama XI (4-3-3): Guerra; Anderson, Pe...

Argentina's first match on home soil after their 2022 World Cup triumph also ended in victory with two late goals over Panama that left the capacity crowd of the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires with smiles on their faces. Panama didn't make it easy on the Albiceleste, but Thiago Almada eventually got the breakthrough goal for the home side with 10 minutes left, cleaning up a play that began with a Lionel Messi free kick that struck the left post. And then Messi would go on to It wasn't looking too promising for Argentina as the group of Panama reserve players courageously held the defending World Cup champions scoreless, thanks in part to strong defending and timely saves by goalkeeper Jose Guerra. But the class of Argentina's players eventually won out, with second-half substitute Almada continuing his strong form shown for his club side Atlanta United, and Messi transforming himself once again in an Argentina shirt. There were celebrations and musical acts before the match, and the party continued after the final whistle, next moving to Santiago del Estero for what is expected to be another day of festivities on Tuesday against 86th-ranked Curacao. Argentina vs Panama final score 1H 2H Score Argentina 0 2 2 Panama 0 0 0 Goals: ARG — Thiago Almada — 79th min. ARG — Lionel Messi — 89th min. Lineups: Argentina (4-3-3, right to left): 23-E. Martinez (GK) — 26-Molina, 13-Romero, 19-Otamendi (25-Li. Martinez, 46'), 3-Tagliafico (8-Acuna, 66') — 20-Mac Allister (16-Almada, 4...

Lionel Messi marcó el gol 800 de su carrera profesional gracias a un golazo de tiro libre. Thiago Almada había convertido el primer tanto de la noche. Leé también: La Selección argentina jugará un amistoso ante River luego del partido frente a Panamá El partido se disputó en el estadio Monumental de Núñez. En una noche especial, con más de 83 mil personas en las tribunas, los hinchas disfrutaron del partido y de varios shows a cargo de mega estrellas de la música nacional. Seguí en vivo la cobertura por TN y mirá las noticias más destacadas del tema minuto a minuto: ¿Cuándo es el próximo partido de la Selección argentina? Lionel Messi posó con Marcelo Gallardo después del triunfo de la Selección argentina. (Foto: Prensa River) El capitán de la Selección argentina recibió una camiseta de River y se sacó una foto con el histórico entrenador del Millonario. Fiesta en el Monumental: Antonela Roccuzzo y Tini Stoessel se mostraron muy cómplices y estallaron los memes La esposa de Lionel Messi y la cantante estuvieron en el Monumental donde la Selección Argentina le ganó 2-0 a Panamá en su primer partido como campeón del mundo en el país. (Foto: AP / AFP) La esposa de Lionel Messi y la cantante estuvieron presentes en el debut de la tercera estrella de la Selección argentina. Este jueves, Selección argentinale ganó 2-0 a Panamá en su primer partido como campeón del mundoen el país. Tras el amistoso, los jugadores dieron la vuelta acompañados por familiares, parejas y amigos. Una ...