Argentina beat Chile 1-0, enter Copa America quarterfinals
Updated On: 26 June, 2024 10:11 AM IST | East Rutherford (USA) | mid-day online correspondent
Players stood and waited for three minutes while the goal, Martínez`s 26th for the national team, was confirmed in a video review. Argentina leads Group A with six points, followed by Canada with six, and Chile and Peru with one each
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Argentina`s Lautaro Martinez celebrates after scoring a goal during the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament group A football match between Chile and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Pic/AFP
Lautaro Martinez scored off a rebound in the 88th minute, giving defending champion Argentina and Lionel Messi a 1-0 victory over Chile that guaranteed them a berth in the Copa America quarterfinals. Messi`s corner kick led to a shot blocked by goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, and Martínez scored his second goal of the tournament on Argentina`s 21st shot of the match.
Players stood and waited for three minutes while the goal, Martínez`s 26th for the national team, was confirmed in a video review. Argentina leads Group A with six points, followed by Canada with six, and Chile and Peru with one each. The Albiceleste finishes the first round against Peru at Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday, when Canada meets Chile in Orlando, Florida. Playing a day after his 37th birthday, Messi frequently flaunted his talent to spin around and slalom through defenders before an adoring sellout crowd of 81,106 at MetLife Stadium, site of the 2026 World Cup final. Argentina dominated 21-3 in shots and 11-0 in corner kicks. and Chile didn`t take its first attempt until the 72nd minute.
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