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Lionel Messi saves Argentina from defeat with late penalty

Lionel Messi saves Argentina from defeat with late penalty
Lionel Messi in action for Argentina against Uruguay. (Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Lionel Messi scored an injury-time penalty as Argentina came from behind to draw 2-2 against Uruguay in an international friendly match.

Edinson Cavani gave Uruguay a first half 1-0 lead before Sergio Aguero equalized for Argentina in the second half.

Luis Suarez then put Uruguay 2-1 ahead from a free-kick before Messi scored from the penalty spot to level the scores.

This was Messi’s second goal in as many matches for Argentina since his return to the International Stage.

Meanwhile in the UEFA EURO Qualifiers Spain beat Romania 5-0 while Italy thrashed Armenia 9-1.

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