With Lionel Messi starting on the bench, Argentina had to look elsewhere for a goals against Hong Kong.
Step forward Sevilla midfielder Ever Banega, who blasted home the opening goal of the game in the 19th minute. It was the third international goal of Banega's career.
Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain made it 2-0, when he steered a fine header home after a great cross from River Plate's Leonel Vangioni in the 42nd minute.
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