Argentina's Lionel Messi scores his team's second goal during a friendly soccer match against Mexico at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday. Pic/AP/PTI 

But their defence was not able to hold on to the initiative.

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Argentine substitute Sergio Aguero beat goalkeeper Moises Munoz in the 85th minute after Ezequiel Lavezzi essayed a cut-back pass from near the touchline.

The Mexican defence faltered, allowing Aguero to tap in from close range.

Messi then neatly controlled a lofted Aguero pass after running into the box and essayed a snapshot left-footed volley to equalise on 89 minutes.

For Mexico, the game was the final tune-up match before the CONCACAF Cup playoff against the United States on October 10.