In Friday’s other game, Uruguay performed brilliantly under new coach Marcelo Bielsa and defeated Chile 3–1.
Argentine Bielsa, who previously coached Chile between 2007 and 2011, opted for a young line-up without experienced strikers Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez.
Bielsa was rewarded with an entertaining display from his new charges, with River Plate’s attacking midfielder Nicolas de la Cruz scoring twice.
De la Cruz opened the scoring in the 38th minute with a superb left-footed strike, before Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde doubled the lead on the stroke of half-time.
De la Cruz broke down the left before switching to Valverde, who created space before burying a shot into the bottom corner.
The third goal, in the 71st minute, came after a quick break down the left, when Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez pulled the ball back into the path of de la Cruz, who made no mistake from close range.