Argentina Defeats Canada in Copa América Semifinals
2-0 Victory Propels Argentina to Final
In a thrilling encounter at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Argentina defeated Canada 2-0 in the semifinals of the 2024 Copa América. The victory was secured thanks to goals from Julián Álvarez and Lionel Messi, and it sees Argentina advance to the final where they will face the winner of the other semifinal match between Brazil and Uruguay.
Despite being the underdog, Canada put up a strong fight against the two-time defending champions. The Canadian squad even had the better of the first half, creating several chances but failing to convert them. However, Argentina's quality and experience eventually shone through in the second half.
Álvarez opened the scoring in the 55th minute, firing home a low shot from inside the box. Messi then sealed the victory with a stunning free-kick in the 75th minute.
The victory was a significant one for Argentina, who have now won three of the last four Copa América titles. It also marked Messi's 100th international goal, a milestone that only a handful of players have achieved.
Canada's defeat was disappointing, but they can take heart from their performances in the tournament. The team showed great spirit and determination, and they will be a force to be reckoned with in future competitions.
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