Lautaro Martinez made history by matching Diego Maradona’s goal tally during Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Peru in a World Cup qualifying match.
- The 27-year-old striker scored the only goal of the match in the 55th minute with a left-footed volley from a Lionel Messi cross.
- This goal marked Martinez’s 32nd for Argentina in 70 appearances, placing him fifth on the all-time scoring list alongside Maradona.
- Despite Martinez’s impressive feat, he trails behind Lionel Messi, who leads with 112 goals, as well as Gabriel Batistuta, Sergio Aguero, and Hernan Crespo.
- Argentina controlled the match but could not extend their lead, with Julian Alvarez hitting the post and Alexis Mac Allister missing a header.
- The win keeps Lionel Scaloni’s team five points clear at the top of the South American World Cup qualifying table with six matches remaining.- Lionel Messi, at 37, continues to set records, with his assist for Martinez’s goal bringing his total to 58 international assists, tying him with Landon Donovan for the most in history.- In other news, Brazil drew 1-1 with Uruguay, with Federico Valverde scoring for Uruguay and Gerson equalizing for Brazil.
