Argentina beats Bolivia without Lionel Messi

KATHMANDU: Argentina defeated Bolivia in a World Cup qualifying match.

Argentina trounced Bolivia 3-0 in the match that ended on Wednesday morning.

Argentina won thanks to one goal each from Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Tagliafico, and Nicolas Gonzalez.

Bolivia was reduced to 10 players after Roberto Fernandez was shown a red card in the 39th minute of the game.

Argentina rested Lionel Messi for this match.

Argentina has won the World Cup qualifiers for the second time in a row.

Bolivia has lost both of their matches.