It rained before the start of the game. In heavy rains, water accumulates in most parts of the field. After 30 minutes the game started but none of the two teams could play normal football. In such a field, Argentina got the lead by scoring at the beginning. But in the end they could not hold it. Albiceleste had to share points with Venezuela.

Argentina

Argentina drew 1-1 with Venezuela in the World Cup qualifying match in Maturin. Nicolas Otamendi scored to give Argentina the lead. Later, Venezuela equalized with Solomon Randon's goal.

Argentina took the lead in the 14th minute of the match. Messi's long-range free kick from injury was parried by the goalkeeper, but the ball bounced off one of his teammates at Otamendi's feet. He scored from outside the six yard box.

The hosts also got a great chance to equalize in the 40th minute. However, Jeronimo Rulli, standing in Argentina's post, blocked the shot taken from Randon by Emiliano Martinez.

Argentina could not hold on to the lead in the first half after the break. Randon redeemed the goal in the 65th minute. The 35-year-old forward found the address of Joral Head after receiving a teammate's cross in the box from the left.

Jamaat's series program by blocking the Atghat

In this draw, Lionel Scaloni's team remained winless in two consecutive World Cup qualifiers. Argentina lost 2-1 against Colombia last month. However, the current world champions are at the top with 19 points from 6 wins and 1 draw in 9 matches.