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Argentina Dominates Bolivia 4-0 in Cordoba Friendly Opener

Argentina Starts Home Friendly Series with Convincing Win Over Bolivia

At the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium in Cordoba, Argentina showcased their strength with a 4-0 victory against Bolivia in an international friendly. This match kicked off Argentina's three-game home friendly series, with goals from Lautaro Martinez, Nico Paz, Cristian Romero, and Jose Lopez securing a dominant performance for Lionel Scaloni's squad.

Opening Goals Set the Tone

The scoring began in the 15th minute when Lautaro Martinez capitalized on a precise pass from Alexis Mac Allister to break the deadlock. Before halftime, Nico Paz increased the lead by delicately chipping the ball over goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra after an assist from Exequiel Palacios.

Romero and Lopez Seal the Victory

After the break, Argentina continued to control the match. Eight minutes into the second half, Paz turned provider, delivering a perfect corner that Cristian Romero headed into the net at the far post. Later, Palmeiras forward Jose Lopez scored his first senior international goal by reacting quickly to a rebound created by Leonel Flores' late chance, wrapping up the comprehensive win.

Scaloni Tests Squad Depth

This fixture gave Lionel Scaloni a chance to rotate his team, introducing young players like Agustin Giay and Gianlucca Prestianni. Scaloni praised the veteran players for maintaining high energy and intensity throughout. Bolivia struggled to mount any real threat, often confined to their own half and unable to challenge Emiliano Martinez, Argentina's goalkeeper. The Argentine side’s fluid passing consistently created attacking opportunities.

Looking Ahead

Argentina will complete their time in Cordoba before facing Burkina Faso in their next friendly on October 4, 2026. They will then conclude the international window with a match against Benin. Meanwhile, Bolivia will regroup and prepare for upcoming competitive fixtures, aiming to bounce back from this loss. Argentina hopes to keep their winning momentum through the rest of the series.

  • Match: Argentina vs Bolivia
  • Result: 4-0
  • Date: October 1, 2026
  • Venue: Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium, Cordoba
  • Goal Scorers: Lautaro Martinez, Nico Paz, Cristian Romero, Jose Lopez
  • Upcoming Fixtures for Argentina:
  • October 4, 2026 - vs Burkina Faso
  • October 6, 2026 - vs Benin

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