Argentina started the journey with victory in the mission to retain the title. In the opening match of the Copa America, Albiceleste beat Canada 2-0.
Argentina, who won the World Cup in Qatar after the Copa, come into the tournament aiming for a third straight title. So not a single seat was empty at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
In Atlanta, Canada pressed early and created some chances, but it was Argentina who created the golden opportunity. Angel Di Maria made a run from his own half but failed to capitalize on the golden opportunity to score. Lionel Scaloni’s side showed their brilliance after the break. The first goal came from Lionel Messi’s through ball. He passed to Alexis McAllister. He ran into resistance from the Aguan goalkeeper. Before that, he passed to Alvarez, who was unguarded on the right. Alvarez shook the net with a great finish when he got the chance. It was his eighth goal in 32 matches.
› 09b0u09c7u099cu0964“}”> Canada then became desperate to get back on par. But when experienced center back Otamendi comes off, it serves the defense well. After that, the second goal came from Messi’s pass again in the 88th minute. Substitute Lautaro Martinez scored from his pass.
On this day, Lionel Messi, who won the World Cup in Qatar, made history again in the Copa. He is now the most played player in the tournament – 35. He is followed by Chile’s Sergio Livingstone with 34 matches.
With the victory, Messi also missed the golden opportunity to score in the match without the field. Canada goalkeeper prevented Messi’s shot with a dive in the 65th minute. After that, a defender headed the return ball and blocked it. Couldn’t put the ball on target even in 79 minutes.
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