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Messi Quiet in Second Half, Argentina Beats Mauritania Score, Highlights
Argentina used friendlies against lower-ranked teams to prepare their squad and fans urged Messi to play in his sixth World Cup ahead of roster submission deadline.
- On Friday, March 27, Argentina defeated Mauritania 2-1 in a friendly match at La Bombonera, with Chelsea midfielder Enzo Ferna scoring in the 17th minute and Nico Paz adding his first career national team goal in the 31st minute.
- Argentine fans loudly urged captain Lionel Messi to play in his sixth World Cup as he entered the match as a second-half substitute, though the 38-year-old star has said his decision depends on his physical condition.
- Mauritania, ranked 115th in the world, secured a notable late goal when Jordan Lefort scored in the 93rd minute just before the final whistle, marking a significant moment for the visiting team.
- Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said after the match, "Today, the team wasn't good, it's good to say that," while goalkeeper Dibu Martinez added, "In the second half, we lacked intensity."
- Coach Scaloni will field his squad against Zambia at La Bombonera on March 31, using the match to finalize roster selections ahead of the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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