Emi Martínez recorded yet another clean sheet for Argentina as they opened their World Cup qualification campaign with a 1-0 win over Ecuador.
The Aston Villa goalkeeper completed 90 minutes as La Albiceleste triumphed in the early hours of Friday morning thanks to Lionel Messi’s free-kick in the latter stages.
Martínez was this week nominated for the 2023 Ballon d'Or and once again shortlisted for the prestigious Yashin Trophy.
Victory ensured Argentina started with all three points on their road to reach the 2026 World Cup.
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Jhon Durán stepped off the bench as a 74th-minute substitute for Colombia as they saw off Venezuela 1-0 in their World Cup qualifier.
The Villa striker helped his nation see out the game and pick up three crucial points as they also opened their campaign to reach the tournament on a high.
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Matty Cash was an unused substitute as Poland secured a 2-0 win over the Faroe Islands in their Group E qualifier for Euro 2024.
Boubacar Kamara was also among the substitutes as France wrapped up a 2-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland in their Group B qualifier in Paris.
Elsewhere on Thursday, goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo, on loan at Exeter City, was an unused substitute as Finland recorded a 1-0 triumph over Kazakhstan in their Group H qualifier.
