Messi Scores Late Winner as Argentina Beats Ecuador

Argentina's superstar Lionel Messi scored a late goal to give his team a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a Copa America match on Saturday night in Houston, Texas.

The win was Argentina's second in as many matches in the tournament, and it moved them to the top of the Group B standings. Ecuador, meanwhile, fell to 0-2 in the tournament and is now in danger of being eliminated.

The match was a close one throughout, with both teams having chances to score. Argentina had the better of the chances in the first half, but they were unable to convert any of them. Ecuador came out stronger in the second half, and they had a number of good chances to take the lead. However, Argentina's defense held strong, and Messi eventually scored the game-winning goal in the 78th minute.

The goal was Messi's eighth in his last six international matches, and it moved him into a tie for third place on Argentina's all-time scoring list. It was also his 70th goal for Argentina, making him the country's all-time leading scorer in competitive matches.

With the win, Argentina is now in a strong position to reach the knockout round of the Copa America. They will face Uruguay in their final group match on Tuesday night, and a win or draw would be enough to secure their place in the next round.