Sevilla defender Gabriel Mercado scored the only goal of the match as Argentina recorded a 1-0 win over Brazil in Friday's international friendly in Melbourne.
Mercado netted in the final minute of the first period as Brazil were denied a 10th straight victory, with Jorge Sampaoli tasting success in his first game in charge of the Argentineans.
Read how it all unfolded in Sports Mole's minute-by-minute live commentary of the action below.
BRA: Weverton; Fagner, Silva, Gil, Luis; Fernandinho; Paulinho, Augusto, Coutinho, Willian; Jesus
ARG: Romero; Gomez, Maidana, Otamendi, Mercado; Biglia, Banega; Dybala, Messi, Di Maria; Higuain
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In a joint press conference, TITE has confirmed Thiago Silva as Brazil's captain against Argentina. He is in the plans for World Cup 2018. pic.twitter.com/JeuCbBrQeb
— Seleção Brasileira (@BrazilStat) June 9, 2017
TEAMS!
BRA: Weverton; Fagner, Silva, Gil, Luis; Fernandinho; Paulinho, Augusto, Coutinho, Willian; Jesus
ARG: Romero; Gomez, Maidana, Otamendi, Mercado; Biglia, Banega; Dybala, Messi, Di Maria; Higuain