Angel Di Maria scored the lone goal as Lionel Messi returned to the international stage for the first time in six months, as Argentina won 1-0 over Ecuador in a Copa America warmup match.
Angel Di Maria scored as Lionel Messi returned to the international stage for the first time in six months, helping Argentina to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a Copa America warmup match on Sunday night. Messi was sidelined for the first half before replacing Di Maria in the 56th minute.
'It helps to play against a rival like that, especially because Ecuador plays at a high level, they make it difficult for anyone,' Scaloni said. 'And we needed to get together, compete, add minutes and feel the sensation of putting on the shirt before a Cup that is going to be difficult.' It was Di Maria's second consecutive goal in an international match. He also scored against Costa Rica on March 26.
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