Benin 0, Argentina 3

BUENOS AIRES (Interstat) — Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 on Tuesday, using a dominant second half and a standout performance from Lionel Messi to stay perfect in the competition. Messi played the full match and finished with one goal and two assists, helping Argentina turn a tight first half into a comfortable home win. Benin held firm early and reached halftime without conceding, but Argentina’s pressure eventually told after the break. The first half was largely a test of patience for Argentina. Benin defended in numbers and limited space in the final third, keeping the home side from finding an early… Read more...