Superb Martinez strike gives Argentina 1-0 home win over Peru
Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez scored in the second half to secure a 1-0 home win against Peru in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.
Lautaro Martinez's second-half goal secured Argentina's 1-0 win over Peru in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Martinez's 32nd international goal ties him with Diego Maradona on Argentina's scoring list. Argentina leads CONMEBOL with 25 points; Peru sits last with 7.
Martinez scored 10 minutes after the break, capitalising on a fine cross from Lionel Messi to fire home a half-volley into the top-right corner.
The Inter Milan striker's 32nd international goal moved him level with Diego Maradona in fifth spot in the country's
The top six qualify automatically for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Source: www.channelnewsasia.com
