Lionel Messi scored a first-half penalty for hosts Argentina before Chile's Alexis Sanchez equalised as their World Cup qualifier ended 1-1 on Thursday.
Messi converted from the spot midway through the first half after Guillermo Maripan brought down Lautaro Martinez in the box. Chile striker Sanchez levelled in the 37th minute, finishing off a cut back from Gary Medel.
Chile keeper Claudio Bravo made a world class save to keep the scores level just before halftime, tipping a Messi free kick round the post.
The match in Santiago del Estero was Argentina’s first competitive outing since November and both sides looked rusty.
Argentina draw with Chile in World Cup qualifier. At the end of the match, both the teams scored one goal each. Messi scored from the penalty spot for Argentina and Sanchez for Chile.
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Argentina - 1️⃣
Messi 24 (P) '
Chile - 1️⃣
Sanchez
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