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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Argentina Puts Colombia Farther from World Cup Spot, Chile Survives

Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring Argentina's only goal. (AFP)

Colombia will need a miracle to play in the next World Cup after its 1-0 loss to Argentina in South American qualifying on Tuesday.

Lautaro Martinez scored the only goal of the match in Cordoba in the 29th minute after he was left alone in the penalty box by two Colombia defenders. Goalkeeper Camilo Vargas made several important saves, including three shots by veteran Ángel di Maria.

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