Holders Argentina beat Canada 2-0 in opening game of Copa America

Sports
21 Jun 2024 • 10:20 AM MYT
Sinar Daily
Sinar Daily

Comprehensive coverage on breaking news, lifestyle & insightful opinions.

image is not available
Argentina's forward #22 Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring his team's second goal. Photo by AFP

ATLANTA - World champions Argentina opened their bid for back-to-back Copa America titles with a 2-0 win over Canada in front of a 70,564 crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday.

Julian Alvarez put Argentina ahead in the 49th minute but a combination of inspired goalkeeping from Canada's Max Crepeau and Lionel Messi's surprising lack of precision in front of goal ensured that the underdogs were in the game until Lautaro Martinez settled the contest in the 88th minute. - AFP

image is not available
Argentina's forward #09 Julian Alvarez (3rd R) celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi (R) Argentina's defender #26 Nahuel Molina Lucero and Argentina's forward #05 Leandro Paredes. Photo by AFP

View Original Article

Related News & Content

Canada says it's 'deeply disturbed' after Bombito gets targeted on social media with racist messages
1 View

Canada says it's 'deeply disturbed' after Bombito gets targeted on social media with racist messages

The Independent
Argentina begin Copa title defence with 2-0 win over Canada
6 Views

Argentina begin Copa title defence with 2-0 win over Canada

Malay Mail