An experimental Argentina, playing without injured captain Lionel Messi, drew 0-0 with fellow World Cup finalists Ecuador in a friendly at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Friday. Ecuador's Antonio Valencia had his side's best chance with a header that hit the post while Argentina came closest with a volley two minutes from time by substitute Maxi Rodriguez that also came back off the woodwork. Ecuador were the dominant side in the first half creating several good chances as Argentine tried to settle with full backs Facundo Roncaglia and Lucas Oran winning their first caps. "The two worked hard and had difficulties where Ecuador are strong," Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella told the post-match news conference. More...