Lionel Messi netted on his return to action for Argentina, who defeated Venezuela 3-0 in their penultimate FIFA World Cup qualifier. SLInt MORE:
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni made a host of changes from their last World Cup qualifier, with Messi returning to joining Nicolas Gonzalez and Joaquin Correa in the attack.
The hosts would get their reward after 35 minutes when Rodrigo de Paul sent a fine cross into the six-yard area where Nico Gonzalez was on hand to slot home from close range. That nearly changed 10 minutes into the second half when Casseres looked to pick out Josef Martinez with an inviting cross, although the striker failed to connect.
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