The title holders won on Tuesday evening against Chile (1-0) thanks to a goal from Lautaro Martinez.
Argentina, defending champion, validated its ticket to the quarter-finals of the Copa America by beating Chile (1-0), Tuesday evening during the 2nd day of the group stage, in East Rutherford (United States). United).
A stone’s throw from New York, in a packed MetLife Stadium and under the deafening noise of Argentine supporters, the Albiceleste has waited a long time to realize its constant domination.
Lautaro frees his own
The liberating goal arrived in the 88th minute, on a corner from Lionel Messi pushed back into the area and volleyed by Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez.
The day after his 37th birthday, celebrated Monday by thousands of supporters in the famous New York Times Square, Leo Messi capsized the stadium with a long shot which hit the post (36th), several dribbles and passes inspired.
In the 2nd half, Nicolas Gonzalez was very close to opening the scoring (62nd) but his shot was deflected onto the crossbar by the veteran Chilean goalkeeper, Claudio Bravo, 41, who saved his team several times before that she does not bow.
With six points from two matches, Argentina is assured of going to the quarter-finals, before the third day where they will face Peru in Miami.
