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Copa América: Argentina Books Place In Final After Victory Over Canada
Argentina secured their place in the Copa América final as they defeated Canada 2-0 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The victory marked a significant achievement for La Albiceleste, who secured their place at the Copa América final as the defending champions for the first time in 31 years.
The match started with Argentina showing their dominance early on, with Julian Alvarez scoring the opening goal with a fantastic low drive after a pass from Rodrigo de Paul.
This goal exposed Canada’s defense, which had been solid in the tournament until then, having not conceded an opening-half goal in their previous 10 competitive fixtures.
As the first half progressed, Angel Di Maria came close to doubling Argentina’s lead, but Canada fought back and almost equalized through Jonathan David, who forced a crucial save from Emiliano Martinez just before halftime.
The second half just six minutes into the second half, the Canucks couldn’t help but fall behind by the same margin, as Lionel Messi claimed the final touch, redirecting Enzo Fernandez’s shot after a one-touch play initiated by the little magician went haywire inside the box.
The victory ensures that Argentina will face either Uruguay or Colombia in the final, maintaining their unbeaten record in normal times of major tournaments on US soil since the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
This win also marks Messi’s 14th goal at the Copa América, further solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
