Argentina and Colombia draw 0-0

Argentina and Colombia draw 0-0

Published Jun. 7, 2013 9:19 p.m. ET

First-placed Argentina remained five points clear of Colombia in South America's World Cup qualifying standings after the two teams drew 0-0 on Friday in the Argentine capital.

Argentina improved to 25 points in 12 matches and Colombia has 20 in 11 games.

Argentina's top player Lionel Messi entered the game as a 57th minute substitute. Messi has an injured right hamstring muscle and missed the final three weeks of the Spanish league season.

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