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Lautaro Martinez Penalty Gives Argentina Lead Over Honduras

Martinez put Argentina ahead in the 37th minute, converting from the spot after Nicolas Tagliafico was fouled inside the box. He drove the penalty to the goalkeeper’s right; the keeper guessed correctly and dived that way, but could not reach it. The finish rewarded Argentina’s pressure as they controlled the pre-World Cup friendly without Lionel Messi in the starting XI.

By Nischay Rathore

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Endrick Finishes Raphinha Cross as Brazil Retake Lead vs. Egypt

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