LA SERENA, Chile, June 14 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi, who came to the Copa America looking to end Argentina's 22-year trophy drought, was bitterly disappointed after his team were reeled in by Paraguay for a 2-2 draw in their opening match.
Argentina overran Paraguay in the first half and took a two-goal lead through Sergio Aguero and Messi's penalty only for their opponents to hit back with a goal from Nelson Haedo Valdez on the hour and Lucas Barrios's 90th minute equaliser.
"We were at fault in that we should have had more of the ball in the second half and controlled the match, not they," said Messi, who left the field head bowed after Saturday's Group B match at La Serena.