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 | | Argentina stumbled in Bolivia, but remains at the forefront27.03.2013 |
Argentina failed to beat Bolivia and finished 1:1 in his visit to La Paz, in a match of the World Cup qualifiers, the South American zone. Despite losing two points, "gauchos" remain a leader in the standings, but the hosts also remained, albeit with minimal chances, hoping for a place in the World Cup 2014.
The Argentines had something to return to Bolivia after the same place four years ago suffered one of their most humiliating losses - with 1:6. Traditionally toughest opponent and this time did not gave up against Lionel Messi and company, and took a deserved point.
Marcelo Martins Moreno was again accurate for Bolivia against Argentina, as it turns out one of his favorite rivals who often scores. He opened the scoring in the 25th minute, but Eber Banega equalized just before the break with head for 1:1Â .
Argentina generally played a quiet game, relying mostly on counterattacks, but faced a lot of difficulties to keep the ball on the grass and play in their own style with many passes.
Rodrigo Palacio and Angel Di Maria missed the best situation for the guests in the first half. After Bolivia failed to hold the lead until the break in the second 45 minutes the hosts came out determined to win back the advance. Martins could hit Romero again, but the guard handle it, and then from the other side Di Maria, Banega and Messi missed.
In the last 15-20 minutes and both team lost a little speed and pace dropped, but Lionel Messi could become the hero for Argentina, but face to face with Galarza, failed to overcome the guard.
In the other match of the South American zone, Ecuador beat with 4:1 over Paraguay, and came in second place in the standings.
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