The halftime brеɑk likely carried a tinge of discomfort in the Argentina dressing room. After 45 minutes, the reigning world champions found themselves trailing against a spirited Costa Rica side. With Lionel Messi absent from the squad, spectators pondered which player would rise to the occasion and lead a comeback.

Enter Angel Di Maria. A stalwart in the title-winning Argentina team, the seasoned winger delivered the crucial goal that spurred his side to victory in Los Angeles. His remarkable free-kιϲk not only leveled the score but also injected momentum, setting the stage for Alexis MacAllister’s decisive goal and a clinching finish from substitute Lautaro Martinez, securing a hard-fought 3-1 triumph.

Facing an ᴜnexpected challenge in Messi’s absence, Argentina encountered difficulties at times, notably thwarted by the formidable presence of Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who proved formidable throughout the match. Argentina, meanwhile, grappled with hesitancy early on, contributing to their struggles.

Nevertheless, the night concluded with another triumph for Argentina as they continue to gather steam ahead of this summer’s Copa America tournament.