Argentina beat Burkina Faso 7–0 in a friendly at the Monumental in Buenos Aires on October 3 local time, October 4 in South Korea. They led 5–0 at half-time and added two more. The Argentine Football Association’s post-match report confirms the final score and the scoring sequence.
This was Argentina’s second of three matches in the international window. They had beaten Bolivia 4–0 and are scheduled to meet Benin on October 6 local time. Following the scoring sequence helps explain the result beyond the headline margin.
Scoring by half
| Period | Goals added | Score |
|---|---|---|
| First half | 5, including one own goal | 5–0 |
| Second half | 2 | 7–0 |
The graphic shows order, not exact timing.
A saved penalty did not end the opening attack
Lautaro Martínez opened the scoring from the rebound after his penalty was saved, according to AFA. Agustín Giay’s run had won the penalty. Calling it a converted penalty would miss that distinction.
A Moumouni Diallo own goal followed a Julián Álvarez shot. Gianluca Prestianni, Nico Paz and Álvarez then scored before the break. The graphic uses the official report’s order and halves, rather than claiming exact goal minutes.
Two more goals after the break
Franco Mastantuono and Giuliano Simeone scored in the second half. One of the seven goals was an own goal, leaving six Argentine scorers. AFA also reports that Lionel Scaloni made five changes at half-time.
A single friendly cannot establish how a team will perform in future competition. The verified point is narrower: Argentina added two goals after an already decisive first half and several substitutions. Unverified possession or expected-goals statistics are not used here.
Why the fixture appears under two dates
AFA’s fixture preview explicitly scheduled kickoff for October 3 at 9 p.m. in Buenos Aires. South Korea is 12 hours ahead, making that October 4 at 9 a.m.
The official report below is the direct route to the final result. A preview or a live page frozen early in the game should not be mistaken for the final score. The result page’s header displays October 1; the match date was cross-checked against the separate official fixture text rather than inferred from that header.
Based on the official sources linked below. The graphic is an original editorial explanation.
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