Argentina, the "Pampas Eagles," won a friendly match on home soil, defeating Zambia 5-0 thanks to goals from Alvarez, Messi, Otamendi, and Balentin Barco.

Four minutes into the game, Messi's cross from the penalty area touched Thiago Almada, and Alvarez then slotted the ball home, giving Argentina a 1-0 lead.

In the 12th minute, Zambia attempted a counter-attack. Fashion Sakala received a pass from Dominic Chanda and shot, but his effort was blocked. In the 21st minute, Zambian striker Mutamba gained possession and took a shot, but the ball was caught by Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

In the 33rd minute, Argentina launched an attack. Messi, in the center circle, received a diagonal pass from Paderez and unleashed a long-range shot, but the ball went over the goal. In the 43rd minute, McAllister passed the ball diagonally, and Messi volleyed it into the net, giving Argentina a 2-0 lead over Zambia.

In the 48th minute of the second half, Thiago Almada was fouled by Conwanda while dribbling forward, and the referee awarded Argentina a penalty. Otamendi then converted the penalty, making the score 3-0 for Argentina.

In the 65th minute, Alvarez passed the ball to Enzo, who then shot, but the ball was blocked by Zambian goalkeeper Willard Mwanza. In the 68th minute, Almada Thiago crossed the ball from the penalty area, and Zambian defender Dominic Chanda inadvertently kicked the ball into his own net, extending Argentina's lead to 4-0.

In the 74th minute, Argentina substituted goalkeeper Juan Musso for Emiliano Martinez. In the 77th minute, Messi received a pass from Valentin Barco and shot, but the ball was blocked.

In stoppage time of the second half, Messi chipped a pass into the penalty area, and Valentin Barco received a back pass from Nicolás González and fired a low shot into the net, helping Argentina secure a 5-0 victory.

In the end, Argentina defeated Zambia 5-0 at home.

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