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Argentina 2-0 Bolivia: Messi, Mercado seal important win

Lionel Messi scored his 50th goal for Argentina as he helped his country to a 2-0 win at home to Bolivia.

Argentina's road to World Cup qualifying redemption continued with a second win in the space of a week as Lionel Messi and Co. wreaked havoc upon Bolivia's defense in a 2-0 win on Tuesday.

Gabriel Mercado scored in his second straight game for Argentina, with Messi getting on the score sheet for his 50th international goal.

Gerardo Martino was keen to see his side build on an impressive performance against Chile last week and retained faith in the majority of players that provided a 2-1 win in Santiago.