WC 2014 Qualifiers: Argentina Held 1-1 by Peru

Gonzalo Higuain’s 37th minute strike helped Argentina to a 1-1 draw against Peru in their WC qualifying match at Lima on Sept 11, 2012. Carlos Zamorano gave Peru the lead, chipping in from 8 meters in the 22nd minute after a superb cross from Luis Advincula. Messi, who had scored nine goals in his previous 5 games, was a no-show in this match.

With this draw, Albiceleste stays atop of South American WC qualifying table with 14 points after seven matches, followed by Ecuador and Colombia with 13 points.