The Argentina national team defeated Canada 2-0 on Wednesday, October 7, to earn a spot in the 2024 Copa America final. In this match, goals were scored by Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez.
inute, Argentina swiftly increased their lead in the second half.
In this encounter, Lionel Messi, who had previously expressed doubt about playing, was kept in the starting lineup by Lionel Scaloni. XI first, of course.
The game seemed to be dominated by Argentina. With help from Rodrigo de Paul, Julian Alvarez gave his team the lead in the 22nd minute. At the half, Argentina leads Canada 1-0.
With a goal from Enzo Fernandez and a break past Maxime Crepeau’s goal in the 51st m
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 Dimaria (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.