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The Argentine national team ran out 1-0 winners over Peru as they brought the curtain down on October's Qatar World Cup qualifying triple-header. Leo Messi captained the side and completed the full 90 minutes.

 

Argentina are set to face Peru in the final game of the nation's Qatar World Cup qualifying triple-header. Leo Messi comes into the game fresh from having notched his 80th goal for the Albiceleste last time out against Uruguay.

 

His strike against Uruguay saw Leo Messi bring his tally of goals for Argentina to 80. No other South American player has plundered as many goals as the Albiceleste captain.

 

Argentina captain Leo Messi spoke to the media following the team’s Río de La Plata Superclásico triumph over Uruguay and had the following to say: “We did really well out there and I think that our performance levels are greatly improved. We’re getting used to dominating possession. Today’s was a tough game and we had to get the win. Everything worked out brilliantly…. Experiences like these are ever more enjoyable. The bond between the team and the fans helped us.”

 

Leo Messi opened the scoring for Argentina as they ran out 3-0 winners over Uruguay in the Río de La Plata Superclásico in the team’s latest Qatar World Cup qualifier.

 

Following the goalless stalemate against Paraguay, Argentina host Uruguay at the Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on Sunday in the second of the team's outings in this Qatar World Cup qualifying triple-header. The sides go head-to-head for the latest instalment in what is one of the most historic fixtures in world football.