Argentina moved one step closer to Russia with a 1-0 win over Uruguay in a 2018 World Cup qualifier on Thursday.
The Copa America runners-up were forced to play with just 10 men for the entire second half but played outstanding defense throughout the match to earn an important three points at home.
Lionel Messi, who was in his first match back from his brief retirement from international football, scored the only goal of the match and showcased the level of play we have come to expect from arguably the best player in the world.