Argentina Dominate Venezuela in Messi‘s Farewell – Player Ratings โค& Key Takeaways
Fort Lauderdale, FLโฃ – Lionel Messi capped off his final appearanceโ on US soil with a two-goal performance as Argentinaโ cruised toโ a comfortable victory over Venezuela. While the scoreline reflects dominance, a closer look at individual performances reveals the engine driving Argentina’s success. Here’s a breakdown of how each player fared:
Emiliano Martรญnez (7/10): A relatively quiet night for the goalkeeper, largelyโ due to Venezuela’s โฃlimited attacking threat.โฃ Martรญnez was assured when called upon, demonstrating his command of the area and offering vocal guidance to his defenders.
Nahuel Molina (6/10): Initially contained by Venezuela’s packed defense,Molina found more spaceโค to operate in the second half,making a perilous run to the byline.A crucial pass into the box went unrewarded, highlighting โฃa slight lack of supportโ in the attacking third.Cristian Romero (8/10): A rock at the back, โคRomero expertly neutralized the threat of Salomรณn Rondรณn, denying โhim space to turn and dictate play. He handled the introduction of Josef Martรญnez with equal composure, consistently winning duels and โขproviding a solid defensive foundation.
Nicolรกsโ Otamendi (8/10): The veteran defender showcased his experience and tactical awareness, diligently cutting out Venezuela’s advances through theโฃ middle. His growing partnership โwith Romero is proving increasingly effective, providing a commanding presence in the heart of defense.
Marcos Tagliafico (7/10): A constant outlet on the โleft flank, Tagliafico created a key chance early on, though his effort was thwarted by the goalkeeper. โฃHe consistently looked to overlap and provide width, offering a dynamic attacking option.
**Rodrigo De Paul (8/10):