GOAL!!!
Incredibly unselfish from Messi. He was face-to-face with the keeper after playing a silky one-two with Enzo. But instead of shooting, Messi places it back for Lautaro to make an easy tap in.
62’
Couple of big changes for Argentina. In comes Rodrigo de Paul, Angel di Maria and Paredes as Scaloni looks to shake things up.
60’
Argentina continues to dominate proceedings. Guatemala attempts to break free with a counter attack, which is quickly snuffed out by the Argentine defence.
57’
Superb attacking move with Messi at the heart of it. The ball eventually gets to Nico Gonzalez inside the box. He takes a touch and shoots. Good block by Morales.
54’
Guatemala with a chance to put the ball into the box after a foul by Molina in the defensive half. Morales eventually gets the shot away. But it is narrowly wide of the left top corner.
51’
Argentina continues to dominate possession. Crisp passing from the South American side. Martinez fails to control a quick pass from Messi, allowing Guatemala to clear their lines.
48’
Long ball forward for Argentina. Messi puts Carboni through. The winger gets to the byline but can’t find the right cut back. Guatemala regroup.
Second Half begins
Second half begins with Guatemala kicking the action off.
45’
What a phase of play. Lionel Messi thumps the freekick against the left hand post following which the ball is played in again, Lautaro’s acrobatic bicycle attempt then thunders off the crossbar. Lisandro has the ball in the net at the end of all this but the refree blows for a foul.
End of the first half.
43’
A freekick to Argentina at the edge of the area after the defender clatters into Martinez while looking to head the ball away.
41’ ARG 2 - 1 GUA
Lautaro one-on-one with the keeper, tries to put the ball past him. Doesn’t count anyway as the linesman has his flag up for offside.
39’ Lautaro scores!!
GOAL!! Lautaro Martinez calmly slots in the penalty to the bottom left corner to give Argentina the lead!
ARG 2 - 1 GUA
June 15, 2024 06:10
PENALTY
38’ Penalty to Argentina!
Penalty!! Carboni is taken down in the box after a searing run down the right flank. It was Samayoa with the tackle. Can’t complain a lot about that.
37’ ARG 1 - 1 GUA
Lisandro Martinez plays a lovely ball in between the lines to Messi. His shot is deflected off the legs of the defender and is out for a corner.
Deep delivery is headed back into the danger area but Lautaro’s shot is deflected behind again.
35’
Quick feet from Carboni on the right wing to play in Nahuel Molina. His low cross is deflected behind for a corner. There are appeals for handball but the referee waves them away.
Hagen punches the resultant corner away.
34’
Argentina with more control over the ball now. Short passes between the midfielders and defenders but no real penetration possible.
June 15, 2024 06:02
YELLOW CARD
30’ ARG 1 - 1 GUA
Yellow card for Marco Dominguez for his incessant fouling on Messi. Completely unnecessary that from the midfielder.
Messi fires the freekick on target but the keeper is up to the task.
28’
Argentina try to conjure up another chance as Messi switches the ball left to Nico. He plays a ball in to the middle but it is put out for a corner. Samayoa rises to head the incoming corner from Messi and clear the danger.
The man is at it again. This time with a touch of fortune!
Argentina captain Lionel Messi scored against Guatemala on Saturday to increase his international goals tally, thereby narrowing the lead with Cristiano Ronaldo, who has the most goals on the global stage.
23’
Fresh wave of attack from Guatemala. Santis makes a darting run into the box down the right flank but the ball in is not strong enough.
June 15, 2024 05:53
YELLOW CARD
20’
First yellow card of the game for Nicolas Otamendi. Quite a cynical one, diving in on the opponent.
17’ ARG 1 - 1 GUA
Argentina lose the ball in midfield. Guatemala turns it wide and puts a cross in but the defence does enough to deal with it.
14’ ARG 1 - 1 GUA
Chance for Guatemala!! Emi Martinez comes out of the box to clear a ball in. Kicks it straight into the path of a Guatemalan player who’s attempted lob is just over the bar.
12’ Messi equalises!!
GOAL!! Quick turnaround for La Albiceleste and its the main man, Lionel Messi. An absolute shocker from the keeper Hagen who kicks it straight at Messi. He has an empty net to turn it into.
ARG 1 - 1 GUA
10’
Argentina keen on increasing the intensity of play and move forward but Guatemala are managing to maintain possession in the middle of the park.
7’ ARG 0 - 1 GUA
Argentina with a spring in their step after conceding an early goal. Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez try a one-two near the penalty box but the defender reads it and clears.
5’ Guatemala scores!! Lisandro Martinez (OG)
GOAL!! Guatemala has taken a shock lead!! A cross in from a freekick on the left. The initial touch from the Guatemala player is saved by Martinez but the rebound rolls in. The goal has been awarded to Lisandro Martinez.
ARG 0 - 1 GUA
Kick Off!
We are underway in the friendly game between Argentina and Guatemala at the FedEx field in Maryland. Argentina sporting the dark blue kit while Guatemala are in its white kit with light blue stripe.
Almost Time!
The players make their way out to the middle. Time for the national anthems of both teams.
Head-to-Head record
Matches: 2
Argentina wins: 2
Guatemala wins: 0
Latest Result: Argentina 3 - 0 Guatemala (2018)
The host starts Euro 2024 with a bang!
Germany could not have started the 2024 European Championship on a better note as it thrashed an outnumbered Scotland 4-0 in the opening match, on Friday.
Argentina full squad for pre-Copa friendlies
Argentina Line-up
Emiliano Martinez, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Otamendi, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Giovani Lo Celso, Nahuel Molina, Valentin Carboni, Lautaro Martinez, Lionel Messi (C), Nicolas Gonzalez
Guatemala Line-up
Nicholas Hagen, Jose Ardon, Jose Pinto (C), Jose Morales, Nicholas Samayoa, Marco Dominguez, Oscar Castellanos, Jonathan Franco, Oscar Santis, Elmer Cardoza, Rubio Rubin
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LIVE STREAMING INFO
When and where will the international friendly between Argentina and Guatemala kick-off?
The international friendly between Argentina and Guatemala will kick-off at 5:30 AM IST on Saturday, June 14, at the FedEx Stadium in Maryland.
Where to watch international friendly between Argentina and Guatemala in India?
Unfortunately, there will be no live telecast or live streaming of the match in India. You can follow the match on the Sportstar website.
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