Lionel Messi struck the only goal of the game as 10-man Argentina secured a 1-0 win over rivals Uruguay in World Cup qualifying on Thursday.
Just over two months after retiring from international football, a decision he later reversed, Messi was the hero for Argentina in Mendoza.
The strike - which deflected off Uruguay defender Jose Maria Gimenez - was enough to separate the two sides in Edgardo Bauza's first game in charge...credit goalng
The win sends Argentina above Uruguay and to the top of the qualification standings after seven games.
Bauza and Co. were also forced to play the entire second half with 10 men after striker Paulo Dybala received a second yellow on the stroke of half-time.
Chances were few and far between in the opening stages, with Argentina dominating possession and Messi pulling the strings.
Their first real chance was a free-kick by Messi which did not clear the wall, before Mathias Corujo skied a good opportunity for the visitors.
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