Despite being debutants, Canada put up a strong fight against the mighty Argentina side in their Copa America title defense. The match ended with a 2-0 victory for Argentina after a tough 90 minutes of play.
In the first half, Argentina dominated the game and had several chances to score. However, Canada managed to hold their own and even had some close calls. For example, Stephen Eustaquio’s header was saved by Emi Martinez, and Di Maria couldn’t beat Canada’s goalkeeper on a breakaway.
The second half saw a breakthrough when Julian Alvarez scored for Argentina after a scramble in front of the Canada goal. Despite Canada’s efforts to get back into the game, Lautaro Martinez sealed the victory with a late goal. Lionel Messi had a relatively quiet game but managed to assist in the second goal.
Throughout the match, Canada showed resilience and fought hard against the more experienced team. However, ultimately Argentina’s quality shone through as they secured all three points in their opening match of the tournament.
