It was Argentina who outplayed Chile 3-0 in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifier, with goals by Mac Allister, Álvarez, and Dybala
Argentina defeated Chile 3-0 in a pulsating action-packed home match in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualification. The reigning world champions bossed this game, scoring through Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez, and Paulo Dybala, to keep their campaign in style. This was one of those games that showed how different the tactical approaches were, along with the individual brilliancy of Argentinians, taking apart the poor Chile side that never found its feet during the game.
First Half Tight Beginning
The first half was tight, with both Argentina and Chile inched in front. With Argentina having the lion’s share of possession, it was Chile’s backline that was solid in resistance to the probing attacks of the home team. Rich in life, the Argentine attack had Lionel Messi pulling strings from midfield, Lautaro Martínez, and Julián Álvarez frequently threatening the Chile defense.
With Argentina having a monopoly of possession, they just could not find a way through in the first 45 minutes. Defensive resilience from Chile was complemented with disciplined midfield play that kept the Albiceleste at bay, but shortly after the break, that persistence of the Argentinians would be rewarded.
Mac Allister Breaks the Deadlock
The second half got underway with Argentina taking immediate control. Finally, the breakthrough came just three minutes into the second half as a sumptuously released assist from Julián Álvarez found its way into the net via expert finishing by Alexis Mac Allister-arguably about time, too. That finally put Argentina in the lead and gave much-needed confidence to take the game by the scruff of their neck. He was particularly important in midfield during this match, and such a finish under pressure only underlined his rising stature in the team.
The Chileans never got going, however, after falling behind-an attack spearheaded by Eduardo Vargas and Victor Davila amounting to little and no shots on target across the match-with the Chile midfield lacking the creativity to find a way through this Argentine backline. La Roja’s task got even more complicated in the second half.
Alvarez Doubles the Lead
The more time passed, the more Argentina dominated in possession and built up the chances. Chile’s backline was getting tired, and Argentina took most of the advantage. Álvarez added the second for Argentina in the 84 minutes. To be precise, earlier with an assist from Giovani Lo Celso, Álvarez coolly tucked it away past Chilean keeper Brayan Cortés. For all intent and purposes, a seal to Argentina was given by Álvarez, evidence that he is growing in confidence.
His work rate and movement off the ball were at the top of the scale during this match, and hence, he was a constant threat whose goal was a fitting reward for the tireless work he continues to put into his development as one of the bright talents for Argentina.
Dybala Puts the Icing on the Cake
On for the final 11 minutes, Paulo Dybala didn’t need any longer. A well-linked substitute, Alejandro Garnacho, and Álvarez finally rounded off the late counterattack with Dybala’s goal in stoppage time. It was that clinical finishing in the 91st minute which sealed dominance for Argentina and sent its fans into celebration.
Dybala’s goal summed up the depth and quality in attack for Argentina, right into bench players proving to be the difference makers. He was that presence off the bench who gave fresh legs to the team with much creativity in the final third to wrap up the match in style.
Chile’s Struggles Continue
The match against Chile was one of the toughest; they never reached Argentina’s rhythm or attacking power. Midfielders outnumbered by the press of the Argentines-only Marcelino Núñez and Rodrigo Echeverría were up front in attack-the attack didn’t gel. Eduardo Vargas, one of the prominent star factors in Chile, never had much space against the ordered rear guard marshaled by Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martínez.
Chile’s only shot on target created little in the way of clear-cut opportunities and was never better than a half-Chile team. The best moments of the half brought Victor Davila’s name into the referee’s book with his frustrated challenge epitomizing Chile’s struggles throughout this contest. For Chile to be competitive at World Cup qualifiers, coach Eduardo Berizzo will have to go back to the drawing board.
Match Statistics: Dominance Full Show by Argentina
Argentina dominated the possession with 63% of the game as they out-passed Chile 492 total passes to 355. In plain words, Argentina outshot Chile, too-eight on target to Chile’s lonely effort. The attacking stats showed that Argentina intended to keep the game’s control as they mounted 58 dangerous attacks compared to Chile’s 30.
Defensively, though, Argentina were solid and at no time looked like conceding a goal as it needed only one save throughout the match. For Chile, though, matters were different as their defence was breached time and again, with goalkeeper Brayan Cortés being forced to make five vital saves to keep the scoreline somewhat respectable.
What’s Next for Argentina and Chile?
This emphatic win over Chile leaves Argentina in an enviable position in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualification table. Admittedly, they remain one of the favorites to book their ticket to the 2026 World Cup, especially with players like Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez, and Paulo Dybala raising their hands. Coach Lionel Scaloni will definitely be pleased with the performance of his team and the balance between attack and defense.
For Chile, though, this turned out to be an uphill task. A possible headache for Coach Eduardo Berizzo could be the lack of creativity or opening chances as they head in, looking to bounce back in the next match. For now, though, the resounding 3-0 win underlines a growing gap between the two South American powerhouses.
Conclusion: Winning Streak Continues for Argentina
The fact that Argentina is still the king of South American football is justified with this 3-0 win over Chile in World Cup Qualification. Among the goals were Mac Allister, Álvarez, and Dybala as Argentina showcased their full attacking arsenal to stroll to a well-deserved victory. As for Chile, on the other hand, they need to go back to the drawing board for reassurance on how to make sure of an upward trajectory as the qualification campaign unfolds.
This display reminds them of how strong they can be and how deep, when there comes the World Cup qualification rounds, step by step, they can produce something special on the biggest stages.
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