Argentina Defeats Canada 2-0 to Reach Copa América Final
Goals from Álvarez and Messi Secure Victory
Argentina has advanced to the final of the 2024 Copa América after a 2-0 victory over Canada in the semifinals.
Julián Álvarez opened the scoring for Argentina in the first half, with Lionel Messi adding a second after the break. The victory sees Argentina reach their first Copa América final since 2016, where they will face either Brazil or Colombia.
Canada can be proud of their performance in the tournament, which saw them reach the semifinals for the first time. However, Argentina's quality proved too much in the end, and they will now have the chance to add to their record tally of 15 Copa América titles.
The match was played in front of a sell-out crowd at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA. Argentina started the match brightly and took the lead after just 15 minutes when Álvarez fired home from close range.
Canada grew into the game as the half went on, but they were unable to create any clear-cut chances. Argentina doubled their lead just after the hour mark when Messi curled a free-kick into the top corner.
Canada continued to press for a goal, but Argentina's defense held firm. The victory sees Argentina reach their third major final in the space of two years, having won the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2023 Finalissima.
Conclusion
Argentina's victory over Canada was a deserved one. They were the better team on the night and created the best chances. Canada can be proud of their performance, but they will be disappointed to have come so close to reaching the final. Argentina will now be confident of winning their 16th Copa América title when they face Brazil or Colombia in the final.
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