WC 2014: Venezuela shock Argentina

 Argentina’s impressive opening qualifying victory over Chile last week was soon forgotten when the two-time World Cup winners were handed a humiliating 1-0 defeat by Venezuela on Tuesday.

Leo Messi and Co. were unable to the breach the strong Venezuelan defense and failed to deliver when needed infront of goal.

It was a first defeat for Argentina’s new coach Alejandro Sabella, who took charge in August after Sergio Batista was sacked following his team’s quarter-final defeat to Uruguay in that tournament.

WC 2014 Commenbal Qualifiers:

Bolivia 1-2 Colombia

Chile 4-2 Peru

Paraguay 1-1 Uruguay

Venezuela 1-0 Argentina

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