PSG: Marquinhos and Hakimi scorers, mute Messi ... how the Parisians behaved in the selection

If Lionel Messi did not score for Argentina, the Parisians rather stood out with their selection on Thursday, like Kylian Mbappé, excellent with the Blues against Belgium.

Marquinhos guided Brazil to victory (3-1)

Deprived of Neymar, suspended, Brazil was scared but chained its ninth victory in nine qualifying games by overthrowing Venezuela (3-1) after being led to the break on Thursday in Caracas.

In the absence of "Ney", number 10 was worn by Lyonnais Lucas Paqueta.

Brazil tried to take the game on their own, but were surprised in the 11th minute by a header from Ramirez, following a cross from Soteldo.

Fabinho and Marquinhos, who were in the scoring, slipped and couldn't jump to prevent the Dynamo Kiev striker from opening the scoring.

Brazil had not conceded a single goal in the previous six matches of these South American qualifiers.

Tite was able to re-mobilize his men during the break.

Thiago Silva initially thought to equalize with a header, but his goal was canceled for offside (56th).

It was finally Marquinhos, his former friend in the defense of PSG who put Brazil back on track, thanks to a well-adjusted header from a corner (71st).

É zagueiro-artilheiro que fala?

But uma vez o Marquinhos deixou o dele com in Amarelinha!

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#BRAxVEN # Eliminatórias

Photos: Lucas Figueiredo / CBF pic.twitter.com/owSX3hDgJH

- CBF Futebol (@CBF_Futebol) October 8, 2021

Gaining in liveliness thanks to the entries of Vinicius and Antony, the Brazilians were more pressing at the end of the match and were rewarded with a penalty on Gabigol (85th), transformed by the latter, then a goal from the young Ajax striker Antony in added time.

It was once again difficult, but Brazil coasted towards Qatar with eight points more than the Argentinian dolphins, who stalled against Paraguay, and especially 14 more than Colombia, currently play-off, that they will meet Sunday in Barranquilla.

Active Messi, Di Maria and Paredes holders

Argentina conceded the draw to Paraguay despite good activity from Lionel Messi, imprecise in front of goal and still targeted by a vehement tackle.

Despite a large domination that remained sterile, the Albiceleste, also with Di Maria and Paredes holders, still brings back a good point from Asuncion with a view to direct qualification for the 2022 World Cup. "Leo" and his family take advantage of the 0-0 conceded at the same time by Uruguay, at home against Colombia, to keep their 2nd place warm in the South American group.

Argentina, however, had a stifling possession of the ball, approaching 70%, and created the best chances.

But the Albiceleste sorely lacked precision in the last gesture.

Messi has not really had a clear opportunity to his credit, he brought danger and served his teammates with good balls, especially in the first half and through crosses, as a playmaker or support striker.

He touched 107 balls, made 87% of his passes and was targeted by five fouls, one of which, by Gustavo Gomez, hit him in the left foot.

🏆 #Eliminatorias

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- Selección Argentina 🇦🇷 (@Argentina) October 8, 2021

The Argentine captain, however, lacked liveliness, in a good position in the opponent's area, being taken over by a defender before being able to shoot (58th).

On a free kick, the new Parisian shaved the post (25th) and shot away from the frame (56th).

He then passed away, not very influential in the last half hour.

The six-time Ballon d'Or remains at 79 goals for the national team, two more than the "king" Pelé who held before September this record of goals for a South American selection (77).

Angel Di Maria, the only scorer in the Copa América final against Brazil (1-0), did not really weigh, but could have become the providential scorer again if he had not unscrewed his shot in taking a ball repelled following a cross-shot from Messi (12th).

Hakimi scorer with Morocco (5-0)

Present in the selection with Morocco on Wednesday, the right side of PSG scored a superb goal to open the scoring against Guinea-Bissau, stricken 5-0 in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. We were playing the 32nd minute of play when, Upon receiving a corner, entering the area, the Parisian defender took the time to control before sending a powerful cross shot into the small opposite net.

The neo-Parisian could even have doubled the bet five minutes later on a free kick but his attempt narrowly missed the Bissau-Guinean goal.

🇲🇦⚽️ Hakimi scorer with Morocco! #LequipeFOOT pic.twitter.com/DCCk9QRpzE

- THE TEAM (@the team) October 6, 2021

Navas preserved his goal in Honduras (0-0)

With a clean sheet, the Parisian goalkeeper got off to a good start on Thursday in the series of three qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup. On Monday, Costa Rica will host Salvador, then move to the United States on Thursday.

After four matches (out of sixteen) in the Concacaf group, the selection of Navas point to 6th place with 3 points, five lengths behind the United States, leaders.