Di Maria on target as Argentina beats Ecuador in Copa America warmup
CHICAGO, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Angel Di Maria struck a first-half winner as Argentina stepped up its Copa America preparations with a 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Sunday.
Di Maria put the Albiceleste ahead in the 40th minute at Soldier Field in Chicago when he combined with Cristian Romero before slotting a low finish into the far corner.
Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi began the match on the bench