Argentina Triumphs 4-0 Over Bolivia in Cordoba Friendly Opener

Argentina Dominates Bolivia with Four Goals in Cordoba

Argentina began their home friendly series with a strong 4-0 win against Bolivia at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium. The goals came from Lautaro Martinez, Nico Paz, Cristian Romero, and Jose Lopez, securing a convincing victory for coach Lionel Scaloni's squad.

Opening Goals Set the Tone

Lautaro Martinez broke the deadlock after 15 minutes, finishing off a precise pass from Alexis Mac Allister. Before halftime, Nico Paz increased the lead by delicately chipping goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra following an assist from Exequiel Palacios.

Second Half Control and Late Goals

Argentina kept firm control after the break. Eight minutes into the second half, Paz turned provider, delivering a corner that Cristian Romero headed home at the far post. Later, Palmeiras forward Jose Lopez scored his first senior international goal by capitalizing on a rebound created by Leonel Flores.

Squad Rotation and Team Performance

The game offered Scaloni a chance to rotate players and test young prospects like Agustin Giay and Gianlucca Prestianni. Veteran leaders maintained high energy, while Bolivia struggled to challenge Emiliano Martinez in goal. Argentina’s fluid passing consistently created attacking opportunities.

Looking Ahead

Argentina will continue their friendly series in Cordoba with matches against Burkina Faso and Benin. Bolivia will regroup as they prepare for upcoming competitive fixtures.

• Next Matches:
• Argentina vs Burkina Faso: 4 October 2026, 03:00
• Bolivia vs Gambia: 5 October 2026, 01:30