Argentina vs Peru Player Ratings Lautaro Martinez’s strike sealed the deal for host

Argentina hosted Peru in the game week 12 of the South America World Championship on November 20, 2024, at Estadio Alberto J. Armando. The Argentina team looked controlled and threatening on the ball, with more than 70% ball possession throughout the game. They attempted 10 shots but lacked a scoring edge as they only managed to have 2 shots on target.

On the other hand, Peru struggled to have possession and looked struggling throughout the game against Argentina. In the 59th minute, Lautaro Martinez scored a goal after receiving a beautiful assist from a lofted pass by Lionel Messi. He then wasted a huge opportunity on a freekick, when Rodrigo de Paul sent in a ball into the box but his shot went above the crossbar.

Let’s have a look at the Argentina vs Peru player ratings.

Argentina National Football Team Player Ratings vs Peru

Goalkeeper

Emiliano Martinez: /10- Didn’t have much to do throughout the game as the team’s defense was so tight, that the opposition team didn’t manage to threaten him at all.

Defenders

Gonzalo Montiel: 6.8/10- Had a good game, did well, and sent in some good crosses and passes from the flank.

Leonardo Balerdi: 6.7/10- He had a great game, was always alert while defending, and deflected some crosses as well.

Nicolas Otamendi: 6.7/10- Did well managing the back line when the Peru team had possession and creating pressure.

Nicolas Tagliafico: 6.5/10- Had a decent game, did well, and sent in some good crosses and passes from the flank.

Midfielders

Rodrigo de Paul: 7.2/10- Had a good game took control of the game by playing possession game and created pressure with precise passing in the opposition half. Subbed in 81st minute of the game.

Alexis Mac Allister: 6.5/10- Did well in creating pressure on the opposition team and creating spaces for his teammates with precise passing.

Enzo Fernandez: 6.8/10- Had a decent game, his passing was good but his shooting needs some improvement.

Forwards

Lionel Messi: 8/10- Had a good game, although didn’t manage to score a goal but did his part with a beautiful assist for the only goal of the game.

Lautaro Martinez: 7.2/10- Had a fair game, his finishing looked a bit rusty as wasted several chances but did well to score a goal after receiving a beautifully lofted pass from Lionel Messi.

Julian Alvarez:6.6 /10- Had a fair game and didn’t see much action from him in the box of the opposition.

Substitutes

Nehuen Perez: N/A

Giuliano Simeone: N/A

Giovani Lo Celso: N/A

Facundo Medina: N/A

Leandro Paredes: N/A

Manager

Lionel Scaloni: 7/10- Although the team managed to win the game he will surely address the lack of a finishing touch.

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Peru National Football Team Player Ratings vs Argentina

Goalkeeper

Pedro Gallese: 6.2/10- Did well making a decent save as they kept the Argentina team silent in the first half.

Defenders

Carlos Zambrano: 6/10- Had a good game but wasn’t looking that great in the opposition half.

Miguel Araujo: 6.4/10- Had a quiet game, and wasn’t able to control the pressure from the opposition team.

Alexander Callens: 6/10- Had a decent game, stopped crosses, and won several aerial duels as well.

Midfielders

Andy Polo: 6.2/10- Had a good game, was moving well with the ball, and created chances.

Oliver Sonne: 5.2/10- Had a poor game, gave away possession quite easily, and looked rusty. Subbed in the 73rd minute.

Jesus Castillo: 6.4/10- Had a fair game, running back and forth throughout the game.

Sergio Pena: 6.2/10- Had a decent game, made some good stops, and tried creating space. Subbed in the 86th minute.

Luis Advincula: 6.3/- Had a decent game, was moving well with the ball, and created chances. Did relentless chasing after the ball on the flank.

Forwards

Paolo Guerrero: 6.2/10- Had a decent game, and tried creating pressure on the opposition team by constantly moving back and forth. Got subbed in the 64th minute of the game.

Alex Valera: 5.2/10- Had a poor game, didn’t get much support needed to make an impact in the box of opposition, and got subbed in the 73rd minute.

Substitutes

Gianluca Lapadula: N/A

Edison Flores: N/A

Bryan Reyna: N/A

Jose Rivera: N/A

Piero Aldair Quispe Cordova: N/A

Manager

Jorge Fossati: 6/10- Will be unhappy to conceding the goal and not having much possession throughout the game.

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