Cuti, Gio both on target as Argentina beat El Salvador

Giovani Lo Celso and Cristian Romero both found the target as Argentina toppled El Salvador 3-0 in a friendly in Philadelphia, USA in the early hours of Saturday morning, UK time.

Cuti got the ball rolling for La Albiceleste with a textbook downward header from Angel Di Maria's corner after 11 minutes of the match at Lincoln Financial Field, home of NFL giants Philadelphia Eagles.

Perfect delivery, perfect header! 👏#ArgentinaNTpic.twitter.com/r4UDDsRXY6

— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) March 23, 2024

That was Cuti's third goal for his country on his 29th appearance.

Gio, always involved as Argentina dominated the game (80% possession, 24-2 efforts on goal), played his part in the second goal on 42 minutes as his shot was saved by Mario Martínez but eventually swept home from close range by Enzo Martinez.

Classy touch! 😮‍💨#ArgentinaNT pic.twitter.com/d6ITjzlkGZ

— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) March 23, 2024

And didn't take long for Gio to make his mark as, on 52 minutes, he ran onto a lovely assist from Lautaro Martinez before drilling home from 14 yards. That was also Gio's third goal as he moved onto 49 caps.

Both players were substituted on 73 minutes.