Bisnis.com, JAKARTA – National team Argentina secure a place in the final round Copa America 2024 after beating Canada with a score of 2-0. Two goals for Argentina were scored by Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi.
The Argentina national team faces Canada in the semifinals of the 2024 Copa America at MetLife Stadium in the United States on Wednesday (10/7/2024) morning.
After winning 1-0 in the first half thanks to a goal from Julian Alvarez, Argentina did not let up their attacks in the second half.
Just 6 minutes into the second half, Argentina doubled their lead thanks to a goal from captain Lionel Messi.
Messi deflected Enzo Fernandez’s shot into the Canadian goal without goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau being able to block it. 2-0 Argentina ahead.
Alvarez almost scored his second goal in the 61st minute. Receiving a mature pass from Angel Di Maria, the Manchester City player’s right-footed shot was blocked by Crépeau.
Canada was under more pressure from the beginning to the middle of the second period. Argentina’s disciplined defense made it difficult for the Kanucks to launch attacks.
Until midway through the second half, Argentina’s lead over Canada had not changed.
Canada wreaked havoc in the Argentine penalty box in the 76th minute. However, the Albiceleste defender was quick to clear the ball.
The tension of the match increased towards the end of the match. Canada, frustrated at not being able to break down the Argentine defense, showed a tough and intense match.
Three Canadian players and Canadian coach Jesse Marsch received yellow cards from the referee.
Canada had a golden opportunity in the final minute of regulation. Jonathan Osorio’s cross was headed in by Tani Oluwaseyi but the direction was still narrow wide of the Argentinian goal.
Until the referee blew a long whistle to signal the end of the match, Argentina managed to hold on to their victory over Canada.
With this result, Argentina has the right to qualify for the final of the Copa America 2024. The Albiceleste will await the winner of the Colombia vs. Uruguay match in the supreme match.
Argentina vs Canada Lineup
Argentina (4-4-2): Emiliano Martinez; Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Angel Di Maria, Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez.
Coach: Lionel Scaloni
Canada (4-2-3-1): Maxime Crépeau; Alistair Johnston, Moise Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Alphonso Davies; Ismaël Koné, Stephen Eustaquio; Richie Laryea, Jonathan David, Jacob Shaffelburg; Cyle Larin.
Coach: Jesse Marsch
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