Uruguay beat Argentina 2–1 at La Bombonera in Argentina's first game since Messi retired
A Leonardo Balerdi own goal and Maxi Araújo put Uruguay two up early in the second half. Julián Álvarez pulled one back.
By GoalPost · Reporting from Associated Press (via ESPN) and beIN Sports
Uruguay beat Argentina 2–1 in a friendly at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires on Friday. It was Argentina's first match since Lionel Messi announced his international retirement in early October, the Associated Press reports. The AP adds that the stadium did not sell out.
After a goalless first half, Leonardo Balerdi put the ball into his own net on 48 minutes and Maxi Araújo made it 2–0 five minutes later. Julián Álvarez scored for Argentina on 73 minutes.
Lionel Scaloni left Messi's No. 10 shirt unassigned and said he had not chosen a successor, according to the AP. Uruguay are coached by Diego Forlán, in charge since Marcelo Bielsa's departure; beIN Sports reports it was his fourth game. On Tuesday Argentina play Costa Rica in Córdoba and Uruguay host the Dominican Republic.
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