- Throughout the match, Messi grew to become the participant with probably the most appearances within the historical past of the match | Picture: EFE
Argentina gained 2-0 in opposition to Canada within the opening match of the Copa América 2024 that befell this Thursday, June 20, on the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta, United States.
Julio Álvarez was answerable for opening the scoring within the forty ninth minute, whereas Lautaro Martínez scored 2-0 within the 88th minute of the second half.
First time
Within the midst of an environment of euphoria that was tough to flee, Lionel Scaloni’s staff got here out able to resolve the conflict rapidly. This was helped by the courageous dedication of Jesse Marsch, who superior the protection to the middle of the sphere, joined strains and didn’t shrink back from the assault
The albiceleste had management of the sport and was capable of rating by Ángel di María, who stood alone in opposition to Maxime Crepeau with out with the ability to beat the Canadian goalkeeper within the eighth minute, and Leo Messi, who crossed the ball too far by centimeters two minutes later in one other play wherein he beat the again of the Canadian protection. Crepeau additionally prevented Argentina from scoring by stopping a shot by Alexis Mc Allister within the thirty ninth minute.
On the Canadian aspect, Alphonso Davis’s assaults on the left wing didn’t discover a finisher, till a header from Liam Miller at point-blank vary compelled Dibu Martínez to indicate off.
Second time
Firstly of the second half Messi discovered Mc Allister on the sting of the world who bumped into the objective and the rebound was taken benefit of by Julián Álvarez, who scored the primary objective of the match within the forty ninth minute. Then, Lautaro’s entry with time sufficient to overlook a objective and rating one other within the 88th minute.
If there was not full happiness, it was as a result of Messi, regardless of standing alone in entrance of the Canadian objective twice, didn’t rating.
JULIÁN’S GOAL 📹 pic.twitter.com/wkO4sK1F0E
— CONMEBOL Copa América™️ (@CopaAmerica) June 21, 2024
Messi, historic participant of the Copa América
Lionel Messi grew to become the participant who he has performed probably the most video games within the historical past of the Copa América, by including their thirty-fifth match in opposition to Canada in seven editions of the match.
La Pulga surpassed the mark held by Chilean goalkeeper Sergio Livingstone, who performed as a starter in 34 Copa América video games, from 1941 to 1953.
Feid shone on the opening ceremony
Dancers, the Colombian singer Feid and his city rhythm present, lights, a stadium filled with 71,000 spectators and the eagerness for soccer from a complete continent, have been the main points that shone this Thursday, June 20, on the opening ceremony of the forty eighth version of the Copa América.
This 12 months’s ceremony befell on the dwelling of the NFL’s Falcons and MLS’s Atlanta United, which hosted the 2018 Tremendous Bowl LIII the place the New England Patriots have been topped.
Within the vibrant minutes there was a multicolor parade with a show of cultural expressions from america, the host nation; in addition to the opposite 15 taking part groups.
With the departure of the Colombian artist who led the Ferxxocalipsis In Atlanta, former Argentine soccer participant Sergio Agüero entered the stadium with the Copa América that the champion will win on July 14.
Upcoming matches
Friday, June twenty first
-Peru vs. Chili
Time: 8:00 pm (Venezuela time)
Estadio: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas.
Saturday, June 22
–Mexico vs. Jamaica
Time: 9:00 pm (Venezuela time)
Estadio: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas.
-Ecuador vs. Venezuela
Time: 6:00 pm (Venezuela time)
Estadio: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California.
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2024-06-21 14:34:02