Argentina vs Canada highlights as La Albiceleste seals spot in Copa America final

Argentina beat Canada 2-0 in the Copa America semi-final to secure a spot in the final. Julian Alvarez (22′) and Lionel Messi (51′) got on the scoresheet for La Albiceleste to seal a spot in the final of the competition. In this article, we take a look at the highlights from the game.

Argentina vs Canada Highlights

Miss (12′): Messi’s low drive skims past the near post early in the game.

GOAL (23′): Rodrigo De Paul finds Julian Alvarez with a through pass and the Manchester City striker keeps his composure to find the back of the net y nutmegging the keeper.

Miss (34′): Di Maria catches Maxime Crepeau off the line and tries to chip him. But his effort is overhit and goes out of play.

GOAL (51′): Enzo Fernandez’s effort from outside the box clips Messi to end up at the back of the net. Canada players protest for offside but VAR check gives the goal a green light.

Save (61′): Julian Alvarez’s effort is straight at the Canadian goalkeeper.

Save (89′): Oluwaseyi’s effort goes straight to Emi Martinez, who makes a comfortable save.

Player of the Match

Lionel Messi wins the Player of the Match award for his performance. The Argentina captain scored a goal, had a shot on target, and completed two key passes. Messi also became the second-highest goalscorer in international football history, passing Iran’s Ali Daei.

Conclusion:

Argentina haven’t looked their best during Copa America 2024 and so haven’t their opponents. As a result, Lionel Messi and co. have already reached the final of the competition and could very well bag yet another major international trophy.

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