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Alejandro Gomez, Leandro Paredes Score on Argentina Debuts in Singapore Victory

Jorge Sampaoli maintained his 100 per cent record as Argentina manager after his side rallied to a dominant 6-0 friendly win over Singapore in Lionel Messi's absence at the National Stadium on Tuesday.

Federico Fazio and Joaquin Correa put La Albiceleste two goals up prior to the break, while Alejandro Gomez and Leandro Paredes both netted goals on debut before substitute Lucas Alario and Angel Di Maria capped off the mauling.

Sampaoli will also have been impressed with his players after debuting a 2-3-4-1 formation in Singapore, where Lucas Biglia, Eduardo Salvio and Marcos Acuna lined up ahead of Fazio and Emanuel Mammana, the only dedicated defenders.