Argentina are gearing up for the U.S. Nations Cup with a 1-0 win over Ecuador in a warm-up match on Monday (10). "Six months after the 'Ballon d'Or', Mez put on his armor for Argentina and the backup performed well. Another veteran, Di Maria, entered the only goal in the whole match. Argentina has two veterans to contend for the title.
Mez missed two warm-up matches in March due to injury. In this match, played in Chicago, Mez was the first reserve, but Argentina still dominated. Gisdiane Romero assisted on 40 minutes, controlling a pass at the top of the penalty area, and Di Maria went into a wedge for a narrow shot. Mez also created a number of chances in the 56th minute as a backup, but unfortunately his teammates failed to capitalize on them, ending up with a narrow 1-0 win.
In this match, Di Maria enters his 31st national team, tying Higuain for fifth place in Argentina's history, four behind. Di Maria said after the game: "Ecuador is the team we have a chance to meet in the Copa America, this is a good opportunity to prove ourselves, we are all prepared to know that the Copa America will be very difficult to play, the most important thing is that the team is united to accomplish the goal.
