Angola vs Argentina Live Score and Result: Messi & Lautaro Lead Albiceleste to Win
The world champions added another international friendly victory as Argentina defeated Angola in Luanda on 14 November 2025. The match at Estadio 11 de Novembro ended with Argentina comfortably on top after a professional performance built around control, patience and star quality.
Final Score
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Angola 0–2 Argentina
Goals:
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43′ – Lautaro Martínez (assist Lionel Messi)
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82′ – Lionel Messi (Argentina)
First-Half Breakdown
Angola started with energy, backed by a packed home crowd, and tried to press high whenever Argentina built from the back. For most of the half, though, it was Argentina controlling the ball, circulating possession through midfield and waiting for gaps.
The breakthrough came just before half-time. Lionel Messi drifted wide right, slipped a smart pass into the box, and Lautaro Martínez finished calmly past goalkeeper Hugo Marques to give Argentina a 1–0 lead going into the break.
Second Half: Experience Takes Over
In the second half Angola pushed higher, trying to find an equaliser with crosses and set pieces. They created a few half-chances but couldn’t turn pressure into clear shots on target.
Argentina stayed patient, using quick transitions and smart movement between the lines. As legs tired late in the game, the space for Messi increased. In the 82nd minute, he combined with the attack and finished to double the lead, effectively ending the contest at 2–0.
Key Match Stats
From the full-time statistics, Argentina’s dominance shows clearly:
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Possession: Angola ~34% – Argentina ~66%
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Shots on target: Angola 2 – Argentina 3
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Total shots: Angola 6–7 (varies slightly depending on provider, but Argentina created the better chances)
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Corners: Angola 5 – Argentina 6
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Yellow cards: 1–1
Despite Angola’s effort and home support, the visitors controlled rhythm and tempo, forcing Angola to defend deep for long periods.
Standout Performers
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Lionel Messi – Orchestrated attacks, created the first goal and scored the second. His passing and movement constantly tested the Angolan back line.
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Lautaro Martínez – Took his chance clinically for the opener and worked hard off the ball, pressing defenders.
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Angolan defence – Despite conceding twice, they blocked several dangerous attacks and prevented a heavier scoreline.
For Argentina, this friendly was about maintaining sharpness before upcoming World Cup qualifiers and testing combinations in attack. A controlled 2–0 win away from home, with both star forwards scoring, is exactly what coach Lionel Scaloni would have wanted.
For Angola, facing the reigning world champions is valuable experience. They showed organisation, intensity and moments of threat, especially from wide areas and set pieces. This game will help them prepare for future African qualifiers and regional competitions.
Angola vs Argentina: How Fans Can Rewatch
Fans who missed the live broadcast can:
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Check full match highlights, stats and commentary on major sports platforms such as ESPN and other live-score services that covered the game. ESPN.com+1
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Follow extended statistics — possession, expected goals, shots, key passes — on live-score sites to analyse how each team performed over 90 minutes. Sofascore
