Argentina 3-0 Venezuela: Higuain the star as Albiceleste edge closer to Brazil 2014

Two goals from Gonzalo Higuain were the key for Argentina as the South American giants took another big leap towards Brazil 2014, the Real Madrid star combining expertly with Lionel Messi to take down Venezuela 3-0 at home.

Both of Pipita s strikes were laid on by Lio, who also found his way onto the scoresheet with a powerful penalty during the first half.

Playing in front of their own fans for the first time in 2013, Argentina came out in the Monumental looking for early goals, with Lionel Messi looking to make the difference. The Barcelona wizard had the crowd on its feet in the first few minutes when he skipped in on goal in the opening minutes, but his shot was palmed away by Dani Hernandez.

The Albiceleste, still on a high after an unbeaten previous 12…