Leandro Paredes and Argentina defeated Ecuador 1-0 in their opening FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifier.
The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder played the entire game.
ARGENTINA 1-0 ECUADOR (H-T: 1-0)
FIFA World Cup 2022 South Amercia Qualifiers - Matchday 1
Estadio Alberto José Armando (Buenos Aires)
Goal: Messi pen. 13'.
ARGENTINA: Armani, Otamendi, Tagliafico, Lu. Martinez, Montiel (Foyth, 84'), Paredes, Ocampos (Dominguez, 84'), Acuña (Salvio, 66'), De Paul, Messi, La. Martinez. Coach: L. Scaloni.
ECUADOR: Dominguez, Arboleda, Arreaga, Estupiñan, Feriga (Preciado, 46'), A. Ibarra (Plata, 64'), Gruezo, Franco, Caicedo (R. Ibarra, 79'), Mena (Estrada, 87'), Valencia. Coach: G. Alfaro.