Argentina’s national team qualified for the 2024 Copa America final after defeating Canada 2-0 on Wednesday (10/7). Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi scored goals in this encounter.
Lionel Scaloni did not make many changes in this encounter, and Lionel Messi, who had previously been unsure of appearing, remained in the lineup. Starting with XI.
Argentina appeared to dominate the match. Julian Alvarez gave his team the lead in the 22nd minute after an assist from Rodrigo de Paul. Argentina leads Canada 1-0 after the first half.
Argentina quickly doubled their lead in the second half, with Lionel Messi breaking through Maxime Crepeau’s goal in the 51st minute and scoring an assist from Enzo Fernandez.
No other goals were scored until the long whistle blew, resulting in Argentina’s 2-0 triumph. Lionel Scaloni’s team advanced to the final, where they will face the winner of Uruguay’s second semifinal encounter against Colombia.
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Emiliano Martinez (8.5/10): remained the primary choice under the crossbar and made several key saves, particularly in the second half.
Gonzalo Montiel (6.5/10) performed admirably as a right back.
Cristian Romero (7/10) stood out in the centre of the defence, making many key blocks.
Lisandro Martinez (7/10) also looked solid in the back line.
Nicolas Tagliafico (7/10): playing as a left back, he appears solid and occasionally assists Albiceleste in their attacks.
Angel of Mary (6.5/10): He was trusted to start again and performed admirably.
Rodrigo de Paul (7.5/10) became a key role in midfield and contributed one assist.
Enzo Fernandez (7.5/10): His play was previously regarded as subpar, but this time he was able to reward Lionel Scaloni’s trust with an assist that Lionel Messi converted.
Alexis Mac Allister (6/10): The appearance is fairly typical.
Lionel Messi (8/10): reappeared as the key choice and extended his team’s lead in the 51st minute.
Julian Alvarez (8/10): gave his team the lead in the 22nd minute.
Nicolas Otamendi (6.5/10): replaced Nicolas Tagliafico in the 64th minute and played effectively for the remainder of the contest.