Copa America 2024 He already made his first controversial big play and it happened in the game between Argentina and Canada, when the Maple Leafs were looking for the tying goal.
The play originated when Jacob Shaffelburg He tried to dribble down the right wing and infiltrated the rival area, that's when he came into contact with Lisandro Martínez.
The central referee, Jesús Valenzuela, declared that the game must continue its course without committing any fouls inside or outside the area and immediately the Canadians attacked the Nazarene.
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The play indicates a foul in favor of Canada
In the rebroadcast of the playit is revealed that the Argentinian is indeed blocking the Canadian and causing him to trip, and we observe that he is outside the area.
As it was not a tie-break play, the referee avoided reviewing the play.
Argentina wins Copa América debut
Ultimately, the prediction came true and Argentina won their Copa América debut, with a score of 2-0.
with scores from Julián Álvarez in the 4th minute of the second half. when he grabbed a rebound a few meters from the goal and took the lead on the scoreboard.
In the 43rd minute, they increased the lead when Lautaro Martínez took advantage of a half-goal from Lionel Messi and pushed the ball past the keeper.
Argentina added three points and, in doing so, Messi reached the record for the player with the most appearances in the history of the Copa América with 35 goals.
Goal from Lautaro Martinez! : Argentina 2-0 Canada | Copa America 2024
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