Leader Online Desk: Currently sports fans are getting a treat in the form of T20 World Cup and Euro Cup. In this, now the Copa America has got the taste of the feast. In the very first match of the Copa America, the world champion Argentina defeated weak Canada and opened the competition with victory.
After the T20 World Cup and the Euro Cup, the Copa America tournament has started strongly. In the opening match of the Copa America held today (21st) in the morning, the world champion Argentina defeated weak Canada by 2-0 goal difference and gave a winning opening. The first Group A match of the tournament was played between Argentina and Canada at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Argentina dominated the match from the start. However, Argentina struggled to score against Canada's defense in the match. From the beginning of the match, Argentina tried to score goals by making various moves. But the defense by the Canadian players prevented them from scoring. However, Canada was unable to cope with Argentina's strong defence. The score remained tied at 0-0 in the first half as both teams failed to score.
From the beginning of the second half, both teams started aggressively with the intention of scoring. In the 49th minute of the match, Argentina's Julian Alvarez opened Argentina's account with a field goal. After this, Argentina increased its offensive. After this, Argentina made aggressive moves by adopting shot passing, but could not score a goal as Argentina's front line could not be finished.
Canada countered with Argentina's goal. However, Argentina's strong defense prevented Canada from scoring. Meanwhile, Argentina dominated the match with excellent passing and did not give Canada a chance to repay the goal. In the last minute of the match, Argentina increased the pace of the match. This gave them an advantage in the 88th minute of the match. Their Lautaro Martinez scored to give the team a 2-0 lead. Argentina's goal went unanswered and they lost the match 0-2.
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