Juan Agudelo scored in the 59th minute to give the United States a 1-1 draw against Lionel Messi's Argentina in a friendly international football match on Saturday.
Esteban Cambiasso put Argentina ahead in the 42nd minute after Messi made a scintillating run and passed through the legs of US captain Carlos Bocanegra.
US goalkeeper Tim Howard stopped Angel Di Maria's initial shot, but Cambiasso fired home the rebound.
The match was played before 79,800 spectators at New Meadowlands Stadium, home of the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets.
After Argentina's dominance of the first half, US fans were energized by manager Bob Bradley's switch to a more attacking style.
Agudelo, 18, came on for the second half and scored his second goal in three international appearances.
It followed a corner kick by Landon Donovan and a initial header attempt by Bocanegra that was saved by Argentine goalkeeper Mariano Andujar.
The match was part of Argentina's preparations for the Copa America in July, while the United States are getting ready for the CONCACAF Gold Cup in June.
Source: AFP Global Edition
