Argentina thrashed Guatemala 4:1 in their final test before the start of the Copa America in Landover, Maryland.
The competition's trophy winners found themselves in the role of catching up in the fourth minute after a Lisandro Martinez own goal. However, Lionel Messi equalized for the world champions soon after, and Lautaro Martinez completed the turnaround from the penalty spot before half-time. After the break, the two added one more goal each for the final 4:1.
The Argentines are in Group A along with the teams of Peru, Chile and Canada. In their first match, the Albiceleste play against the Canadians.
In another friendly, Peru prevailed over El Salvador with 1:0. The goal for the Peruvians was the work of Edison Flores. | BGNES
