Argentina secured a 2–0 victory over Angola in an International Friendly on 14 November, with Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez each scoring to extend the visitors' dominance. Despite Angola's 4–2–3–1 setup generating 0.78 expected goals from seven shots, they managed only two efforts on target and failed to convert their limited opportunities. Argentina's 3–4–2–1 formation proved more efficient, creating 0.86 xG across eight shots with three reaching the goalkeeper, though Angola's custodian produced an exemplary performance with a 100 per cent save percentage to deny what could have been a heavier defeat. The South American side controlled the match through superior clinical finishing, with Messi and Martínez combining effectively in attack. Referee Hilary Hambaba oversaw a straightforward encounter that saw Argentina comfortably manage the contest. Argentina's attacking efficiency underscores their readiness for competitive fixtures ahead.
AAngola
0–2
Full Time
AArgentina
L. Messi82'L. Martínez43'L. Messi43'L. Martínez82'
Read it this way: PSxG conceded is how dangerous the shots on target were, Goals conceded is how many actually went in, Goals saved is the gap between the two (higher is better, a minus means he should have saved more), and Save % is the share of on-target shots kept out.
Angola GK
PSxG conceded0.00
Goals conceded2
Goals saved-2.00
Save %33.3%
Argentina GK
PSxG conceded0.00
Goals conceded0
Goals saved0.00
Save %100.0%
Argentina's keeper performed right in line with expectations, while Angola's keeper had a night to forget.
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