Match report

Argentina Defeats Canada 2-0 in Copa America

Argentina
Argentina
2–0
FT
Canada
Canada
Jul 10, 2024

Argentina showcased their superior technical prowess to defeat Canada 2-0 in the Copa America. J. Alvarez opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with an assist from R. De Paul, while L. Messi added the second goal in the 51st minute, assisted by E. Fernandez. Despite Canada's efforts, including a flurry of substitutions and yellow cards, Argentina maintained their composure to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Argentina 2–0 Canada
  • • Goals: J. Alvarez (22') and L. Messi (51')
  • • Yellow cards: Canada's J. David (32'), S. Eustaquio (63'), Ismael Koné (79'), Argentina's N. Molina (88')
  • • Notable assists: R. De Paul and E. Fernandez

Lineups

Argentina

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 23 E. Martínez (G)
  • 4 G. Montiel (D)
  • 13 C. Romero (D)
  • 25 Lisandro Martínez (D)
  • 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
  • 11 Á. Di María (M)
  • 7 R. De Paul (M)
  • 24 E. Fernández (M)
  • 20 A. Mac Allister (M)
  • 10 L. Messi (F)
  • 9 J. Álvarez (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 N. Otamendi
  • 26 N. Molina
  • 15 N. González
  • 14 E. Palacios
  • 22 Lautaro Martínez
  • 21 V. Carboni
  • 2 L. Martínez Quarta
  • 8 M. Acuña
  • 17 A. Garnacho
  • 12 G. Rulli
  • 18 G. Rodríguez
  • 6 G. Pezzella
  • 5 L. Paredes
  • 1 F. Armani
  • 16 G. Lo Celso

Canada

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Crépeau (G)
  • 2 A. Johnston (D)
  • 15 M. Bombito (D)
  • 13 D. Cornelius (D)
  • 19 A. Davies (D)
  • 22 R. Laryea (M)
  • 8 I. Koné (M)
  • 7 S. Eustaquio (M)
  • 14 J. Shaffelburg (M)
  • 10 J. David (F)
  • 9 C. Larin (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 A. Ahmed
  • 23 L. Millar
  • 25 T. Oluwaseyi
  • 21 J. Osorio
  • 24 M. Choinière
  • 11 T. Bair
  • 5 J. Waterman
  • 12 J. Russell-Rowe
  • 3 L. De Fougerolles
  • 1 D. St. Clair
  • 4 K. Miller
  • 18 T. McGill
  • 26 K. Hiebert
  • 6 S. Piette

Timeline

  1. Argentina
    22' Argentina Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Álvarez · Assist: R. De Paul
  2. Canada
    32' Canada Card · Yellow Card
    J. David

    Foul

  3. Argentina
    51' Argentina Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Messi · Assist: E. Fernandez
  4. Canada
    55' Canada subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Laryea · On: A. Ahmed
  5. Canada
    55' Canada subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Shaffelburg · On: L. Millar
  6. Canada
    63' Canada Card · Yellow Card
    S. Eustaquio

    Foul

  7. Argentina
    64' Argentina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Tagliafico · On: Nicolás Otamendi
  8. Canada
    64' Canada subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. David · On: T. Oluwaseyi
  9. Argentina
    71' Argentina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gonzalo Montiel · On: N. Molina
  10. Canada
    71' Canada subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Davies · On: J. Osorio
  11. Canada
    72' Canada subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Eustaquio · On: M. Choinière
  12. Argentina
    78' Argentina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Á. Di María · On: N. Gonzalez
  13. Argentina
    78' Argentina subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Mac Allister · On: E. Palacios
  14. Argentina
    78' Argentina subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Álvarez · On: L. Martinez
  15. Canada
    79' Canada Card · Yellow Card
    Ismael Koné

    Argument

  16. Argentina
    88' Argentina Card · Yellow Card
    N. Molina

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Argentina Canada
Fouls 5 15
Pass Accuracy 85% 86%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 478 458
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 2.20 0.78
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 406 395
Shots Inside Box 7 5
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Alvarez's early goal in the 22nd minute set the tone for Argentina, giving them a crucial lead and boosting their confidence.
  • ▸ L. Messi's goal in the 51st minute further solidified Argentina's control over the match, effectively ending any chances of a comeback by Canada.