Argentina is close to one of the biggest disappointments in modern football, as their chances of making it to the 2018 World Cup are in serious danger.
Today, Messi & Co. failed to score a single goal against Perú, giving Los Incas the upper hand in their battle for the fourth or fifth spots in CONMEBOL, which still grant tickets for the global tournament.
Messi came close, but couldn't score the game-winning goal in front of his countrymen, showing clear signs of frustration as he walked around La Bombonera's ground.
Messi was often surrounded by two or three Peruvian players while handling the ball, making it more complicated for him.
Taking free kicks is one of Messi's specialties, but today, his skills were not enough to get the ball past goalkeeper Pedro Gallesse.
Messi seemed to ask for help from the bench, but none of the team's subs -including Gago, who walked off minutes after going in due to an injury- were able to make a difference.
Argentina's all-time top scorer tried it all, but Gallesse and the Peruvian defense excelled in their efforts to keep the ball away from their net.
Messi's gesture when the game ended says it all. Despite his efforts, La Albiceleste is in serious danger of having to watch the 2018 World Cup on TV.
