Peru, with four points, are sure of that while only a draw between Japan and Ecuador would see Paraguay progress. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni recalled Manchester City forward Aguero for the crunch tie while Martinez kept his place at the expense of Angel Di Maria. Qatar played with limited ambition but their talented forwards looked dangerous when they did venture into the final third. Argentina almost scored a second after Qatar goalkeeper Saad Al-Sheeb spilled a header by Martinez causing a scramble in the box, but neither Aguero nor Martinez could poke the ball home. Another direct Messi run set up Aguero but his shot was deflected over by Algeria-born Boualem Khoukhi.

Source: The Guardian June 23, 2019 21:22 UTC