Argentina showcased their offensive firepower as Alexis Mac Allister and Lautaro Martinez each scored two goals, leading the Albiceleste to a convincing 6-0 win over Puerto Rico in an international friendly on Tuesday.
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Goalscorers |
| Argentina | 6 | Alexis Mac Allister (14′, 36′), Gonzalo Montiel (23′), Own goal: Steven Echevarria (64′), Lautaro Martinez (79′, 84′) |
| Puerto Rico | 0 | — |
Key Events
- 14th minute: Mac Allister opened the scoring with a header, asserting Argentina’s early dominance.
- 23rd minute: Lionel Messi, playing the full 90 minutes, provided a through ball to Gonzalo Montiel, who slotted it into the bottom left corner.
- 36th minute: Mac Allister scored his second, giving Argentina a 3-0 lead at half-time.
- 64th minute: Puerto Rico’s Steven Echevarria inadvertently scored an own goal, extending Argentina’s lead to 4-0.
- 79th and 84th minutes: Martinez, who came on in the 63rd minute, struck twice, with the second assisted by Messi, sealing the emphatic victory.
Additional Context
- The match was relocated from Chicago to the home pitch of Messi’s MLS club Inter Miami, reportedly due to low ticket sales.
- Argentina had previously defeated Colombia 1-0 last Friday, while Puerto Rico had beaten St. Vincent and the Grenadines 2-1 on the same day.
Player Highlights
- Alexis Mac Allister: Dominated the midfield and scored a brace, demonstrating his quality as a Liverpool standout.
- Lautaro Martinez: Came off the bench to add two late goals, showcasing his lethal finishing.
- Lionel Messi: Assisted two goals and controlled play throughout, reinforcing his role as the creative engine of the team.
