Argentinian national team had to save themselves in the World Cup qualifying match against Venezuela. Edgardo Bauza's players fell behind 0:2 in the match and only a late goal by N.Otamendi helped them to equalize 2:2. After the match, once again there were talks about the huge importance of striker Lionel Messi for the World Cup vice champions. Due to injury, the sniper who had to return to Catalonia is undoubtedly the team leader - without him in five qualifying matches, the Argentinians managed to accumulate only five points. They lost at home to Ecuador, and three matches ended in a draw. In the CONMEBOL group, E.Bauza's players hold third place (15 points). Uruguay leads (16) and Brazil (15 points).
