Lionel Messi failed to score as Argentina were beaten 2-1 by Paraguay in CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. The two goals of Paraguay also included an incredible bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria.
Lionel Messi fired a blank and had multiple arguments with the referee as Paraguay stunned Argentina with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory in the South American FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on Thursday (Friday in India) at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asunción. Lautaro Martinez gave visitors Argentina the lead with a goal in the 11th minute but Paraguay equalised soon (19th minute) as Antonio Sanabria scored from a stunning bicycle kick to beat goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after capitalising on a cross from Gustavo Velazquez.
The equaliser shocked Argentina who struggled for rhythm in the first half and conceded the winning goal two minutes after the break as Paraguay defender Omar Alderete headed in from a free kick to make it 2-1. The freekick was awarded to Paraguay after a foul by Leonardo Balerdi on Julio Enciso.
