Salvio in a unforgettable night for Argentina

In a memorable night for the Argentian national team, in which Messi made once again the headlines, Salvio also stood out, at almost three thousand meters of altitude, in the city of the Quito. The Benfica player was in the starting XI in the decisive match for the Argentinian national team, in the qualifying stage fort the 2018 World Cup.

The winger from Benfica started the match, He efficiently fulfilled his attacking and defending role in the right flank, being the left-back-winger of a team with only three defenders He was replaced in the 90^th minute, already with the national team and the supporter celebrating Argentina's qualification for the World Cup.

Messi’s hat-trick was the star's categorical response to the early goal of the Ecuador national team, which even put at risk the presence of the Barcelona star and the entire constellation of Argentinian stars in the final stage of the World Cup.

Apart from Salvio, other internationals who were champions for Benfica started the match and were crucial for Argentina’s qualification. Di Maria and Enzo Pérez made the assist for the second and third goal from Messi

Text: José Marinho

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