Overview

• Enzo Fernandez received a straight red card in the 70th minute after a high challenge on Kevin Castaño, who suffered a cut above his eye.
• The challenge will see Fernandez suspended for Argentina’s first two qualifiers when action resumes in September.
• Argentina overcame the numerical disadvantage with Thiago Almada scoring the equalizer, his third goal of the South American qualifying campaign.
• Lionel Messi was substituted in the 78th minute for Exequiel Palacios, whose assist set up Almada’s leveller.
• The 1-1 draw secures Argentina’s World Cup qualification and extends their lead to 10 points over second-place Ecuador in the standings.