Argentina defeated Peru

Argentina triumphed over Peru in a close win on Friday, 1x0, in the 12th round. To this Matchday, Lionel Scaloni's team came from a win, and Ricardo Gareca's team came from a defeat.

After 43 minutes, Lautaro Martínez scored Argentina's only goal of the game, through a header, assisted by Nahuel Molina.

In the 65th minute, Yoshimar Yotún had a golden opportunity on his feet to score but missed a penalty. In the closing stages of the game, Giovani Lo Celso was subbed.

After the result Argentina is 2nd in the table, 25 points, while Peru occupy 9th place, 11 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Argentina's national team visit Uruguai. Meanwhile, Peru's national team will host Bolivia.