Argentina to Face Uruguay or Colombia in Copa America Final
Defending champions advance with 2-0 victory over Canada
Messi scores 109th international goal
Defending champions Argentina will play either Uruguay or Colombia in the 2024 Copa America final after they comfortably defeated Canada 2-0 in the semifinals on Wednesday.
Lionel Messi opened the scoring for Argentina in the 10th minute, curling a free kick into the top corner of the net. Lautaro Martinez added a second goal in the 28th minute, finishing off a cross from Nahuel Molina.
Canada, who were making their first appearance in the Copa America semifinals, put up a spirited fight but were unable to find a way past the Argentina defense.
The victory means that Argentina will now face either Uruguay or Colombia in the final, which will be played on Sunday.
Conclusion
Argentina’s victory was a testament to their quality and experience. They were able to control the game from start to finish, and they never looked like they were in danger of losing.Canada, on the other hand, can be proud of their performance. They played with great heart and determination, and they were unlucky not to score a goal.
The Copa America final is sure to be a fascinating match-up, and it will be interesting to see if Argentina can defend their title.
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