Argentina wins Copa America after 30 years of misery. The hosts lost to Brazil in a thrilling final.
Argentina’s advantage is to beat their regular opponents on their soil. It is the most important stadium in Argentina since 1993. In the first half, Angel Di Maria’s goal from the Brazilian defense was the angel of victory. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and his team put up an effective defense against the Brazilian attack in the next half.
Angel Di Maria reversed Argentina’s fate in the 22nd minute of the match. De Paul’s beautiful pass was received by Maria through the crease of the Brazilian defense and Maria chipped the ball back into the net. The Brazilian goalkeeper, Ederson, just stared blankly as the ball went down into the net.
In the 51st minute, Richalson shook the net for the Canaries, but the noise subsided as the offside flag was raised. In the 87th minute, Gabriel Barbosa’s volley was blocked by Argentine goalkeeper Amy Martinez. In the 88th minute, Lionel Messi took the lead with the ball and lost the beautiful golden opportunity.
