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Sorry Argentina struggle in the absence of injured Barca star Lionel Messi to draw in Peru

Everton's Ramiro Funes Mori goes from hero to villain in South American World Cup qualifier

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ARGENTINA face a struggle to reach Russia 2018 as they were held in their World Cup qualifier against Peru on Thursday.

Without talisman Lionel Messi, Edgardo Bauza’s side could only muster a 2-2 draw to drop them to fifth in the South American group.

Ramiro Funes Mori opened the scoring for Argentina against Peru
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Ramiro Funes Mori opened the scoring for Argentina against PeruCredit: EPA
Peru's Paolo Guerrero celebrates after equalising
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Peru's Paolo Guerrero celebrates after equalisingCredit: Reuters
Gonzalo Higuain then fired Argentina back into the lead late on
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Gonzalo Higuain then fired Argentina back into the lead late onCredit: AP:Associated Press
Peru's Christian Cueva equalised from the spot after Ramiro Funes Mori had given away a penalty
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Peru's Christian Cueva equalised from the spot after Ramiro Funes Mori had given away a penaltyCredit: Reuters

Bauza had claimed his side could cope without Barca star Messi ahead of the clash, but after recording their second successive draw since being deprived of the star, they need him back as soon as possible.

The top four from the group progress automatically, with fifth place facing a play-off against the Oceania winners for a spot at the showpiece in two years’ time.

Everton's Ramiro Funes Mori went from hero to villain for the South American giants. After putting Argentina ahead on 15 minutes, he was then at fault for Peru's late penalty equaliser that was scored by Christian Cueva.

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Prior to that, Paolo Guerrero had equalised for the hosts before Juventus forward Gonzalo Higuain restored the lead for Bauza’s men on 77 minutes.

After nine matches, the halfway point, Uruguay top the table on 19 points followed by Brazil with 18. Ecuador, Colombia and Argentina all on 16 while Peru climbed one place to eighth with eight points.

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