Argentina vs Chile player ratings: Lautaro Martinez seals late win against Chile

Lautaro Martinez secured a late win for Argentina in their Copa America 2024 clash against Chile. The Inter Milan striker found the back of the net in the 88th minute to hand La Albiceleste all three points. Chile’s valiant effort, though, deserves its plaudits.

Argentina had the lion’s share of the ball and threatened the Chilean goal on a number of occasions. However, it was not until the dying embers of the game that they found the back of the net.

Argentina National Football Team Player Ratings vs Chile

Goalkeeper:

Emi Martinez– 7.5: Made three saves, including one from inside the penalty area. The Aston Villa goalkeeper kept another clean sheet.

Defenders:

Nahuel Molina- 6.5: Completed 31 passes but was dribbled past thrice before being hooked off.

Cuti Romero– 8: Solid as usual. Completed 61 passes and won 13 duels in total during the game.

Lisandro Martinez– 7.5: Made one interception, three clearances, and two tackles. Also completed 73 passes to cap off an impressive performance.

Nicolas Tagliafico– 7: Showed his passing range on the left-hand side. Tagliafico was also impressive in duel situations.

Midfielders:

Rodrigo De Paul– 6.5: Completed 54 passes, including two key passes. Was also ever-reliable in duel situations.

Alexis Mac Allister– 7.5: was good with his passing and managed a shot on target. Mac Allister was good in duel situations as well.

Enzo Fernandez– 7: Made four key passes during the game but was also wasteful in possession.

Nico Gonzalez– 7.5: Created a big chance and also managed to register two shots on target.

Forwards:

Lionel Messi– 8.5: Did his usual thing, made many key passes, and was unlucky not to find the back of the net as he hit the woodwork once.

Julian Alvarez– 7: Had one shot on target but also missed a big chance before getting replaced.

Substitutes:

Gio Lo Celso– 6.5

Angel Di Maria– 7.5

Lautaro Martinez– 7.5

Marcos Acuna– 6.5

Gonzalo Montiel– 6.5

Manager rating:

Lionel Scaloni– 7

Chile National Football Team Player Ratings vs Argentina

Goalkeeper:

Claudio Bravo– 8.5: Made eight saves, including six from inside his own penalty area. He kept Argentina at bay time and again.

Defenders:

Mauricio Isla– 7: Completed 16 passes, including one key pass. Overall a decent performance from the experienced Isla.

Igor Lichnovski– 7: Managed to resist Argentina for the majority of the game before eventually conceding late.

Paulo Diaz- 7: In line with the Chilean defense, showed good heart for the majority of the game before breaking down.

Gabriel Suazo– 6.5: Did his defensive duties well but struggled to keep hold of the ball at times.

Midfielders:

Erick Pulgar– 7: Completed 25 passes and also made one key pass from the middle of the park.

Rodrigo Echeverria- 7: In line with the entire Chile team, it was a good performance, which eventually went in vain.

Dario Osorio- 6: Completed only 12 passes and was unsuccessful in his dribbling attempts. Overall, a below-par display.

Alexis Sanchez– 6.5: Chile’s superstar captain is yet to find his best form and put on yet another underwhelming display.

Victor Davila– 6.5: Much like Sanchez and Osorio, Davila didn’t make too much of an impact and was never threatening.

Forward:

Eduardo Vargas- 7: Tried to rattle the Argentina defense with his determined presence but failed to register a shot.

Substitutes:

Marcos Bolados– 7

Marcelino Nunez– 7

Nicolas Fernandez– 6.5

Ben Brereton Diaz- 6.5

Brayan Cortes– N/A

Manager rating:

Ricardo Gareca– 7

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