Lionel Messi scored an injury-time penalty to salvage a 2-2 draw for Argentina against Uruguay in an international friendly on Monday night. The Barcelona star had returned from a three-month ban for claiming the Copa America was 'fixed for Brazil' by scoring in a 1-0 win over Brazil on Friday.
Uruguay took the lead through a stunning free-kick from Luis Suarez, which the goalkeeper palmed into the roof of the net. Argentina equalised when Messi whipped in a free-kick from the left and Sergio Aguero flicked a header in at the near post. However, Uruguay regained the lead when Edinson Cavani toe-poked home after a dinked pass from Lucas Torreira.
Argentina were awarded a controversial penalty in stoppage time when a Martinez flick hit Caceres on the arm. Messi stepped up and calmly rolled the ball into the back of the net to secure a draw. The result leaves both sides with mixed feelings, as Argentina had dominated possession but were twice pegged back.
