Higuaín is on a roll. After scoring two goals in Real Madrid's last match against Mallorca, the Argentine has done it again with his national team. Argentina comfortably beat Venezuela (3-0) in a match from the classification phase for the 2014 World Cup. "El Pipa", who was in the starting line-up and played 80 minutes, opened the scoring in the 28' and closed the tally in the 59'. In the 10 matches he has played for Argentina, Higuaín has scored nine, making him the top scorer in the South American group to date. The other Madrid player who was in the squad, Ángel di María, did not take part in the match.
The Argentine side gave Venezuela no chance. The local side clearly dominated the game and made it count thanks to their forwards. It was precisely a quick passing move in attack which led to the first in the 28'. Higuaín found himself alone against Daniel Hernández , and shot low to score. After the second, scored by Messi from the spot, Higuaín added a second to his personal tally. The white team forward took advantage of a pass behind the defence to hit a first-time ball from inside the area (59').
After his brace, Higuaín was replaced in the 80th minute by Rodrigo Palacio. "El Pipa", who was shown a yellow card and will not be able to play against Bolivia due to suspension, showed his satisfaction at the end of the game: "I am happy with the position Argentina is in. We have an advantage in the table which allows us to relax a little". Argentina is leading the group by four points from Colombia, and Higuaín in the top scorer in the group, with nine.
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