Despite Messi's free-kick Argentina finish with 1-1 draw vs Chile in Copa America

Updated : Jun 15, 2021 09:04
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Editorji News Desk

Despite Lionel Messi's remarkable free-kick, Argentina national team was held to a 1-1 draw on Monday in their Copa America opening match in Rio de Janeiro. 

The Barcelona star scored the first goal of the match in the 33rd minute, which also happens to be his 72nd goal for the national team.

However, Chile soon came through in the second half, as they levelled the match with a goal from Eduardo Vargas in the 57th minute.

The Lionel Scaloni trained team has now extended its unbeaten run to 14 games. 

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