"Giovani Lo Celso scored the only goal as Argentina got back to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over Venezuela. The Real Betis midfielder was on target in the 31st minute at Hard Rock Stadium, where Lionel Scaloni's side edged out La Vinotinto in a friendly. Argentina, who were without Lionel Messi and after defeat by Ecuador in their final match of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying section last time out, made a purposeful start in Miami."
"Lautaro Martinez went close with a half-volley early on, while Nico Paz saw a long-range effort tipped onto the post by Venezuela goalkeeper Jose Contreras. Alejandro Marques squandered a golden opportunity for Oswaldo Vizcarrondo's side when he headed Gleiker Mendoza's deep cross wide, and it proved costly with Lo Celso rounding off a swift counter by drilling home within a minute."
Giovani Lo Celso scored the only goal as Argentina defeated Venezuela 1-0 at Hard Rock Stadium. The goal came in the 31st minute when the Real Betis midfielder finished a swift counter. Argentina started purposefully in Miami despite missing Lionel Messi and coming off a World Cup qualifying defeat by Ecuador. Lautaro Martinez tested the goalkeeper with a half-volley and Nico Paz had a long-range effort tipped onto the post by Jose Contreras. Venezuela wasted a headed chance by Alejandro Marques, which proved costly. Teo Quintero later rattled the crossbar, and Contreras denied Martinez several times, but Argentina held out.
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