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Peru 2-2 Argentina: Cueva penalty pegs back Albiceleste

Oct 7, 2016 12:16:27 AM

Ramiro Funes Mori and Gonzalo Higuain were both on target for the visitors, but they failed to shine away from home and were ultimately held for a second straight tie

Argentina toiled in the absence of Lionel Messi as they limped to a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw against Peru on Thursday.

Barcelona superstar Messi was absent for the contest in Lima having sustained a groin injury against Atletico Madrid last month.

There were few initial signs of a struggle as Everton defender Ramiro Funes Mori drilled home his first Argentina goal in the 15th minute.