Home HomeSwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

Argentina<|start\_header\_id|> assistant referee eventually gave Argentina a free kick after a foul on Canada's Scott Arfield

Lionel Messi squandered some of his own chances but had a hand in both goals when Argentina beat Canada 2–0 in the opening match of the South American Championships.

» Updated: 16 July 2024, 14:33

» Published: 21 June 2024

Argentina<|start\_header\_id|> assistant referee eventually gave Argentina a free kick after a foul on Canada's Scott Arfield
Photo: Jason Allen/AP/TT

Lionel Messi squandered some of his own chances but had a hand in both goals when Argentina beat Canada 2–0 in the opening match of the South American Championships.

But Canada put up a good fight for long periods and their coach Jesse Marsch wanted Argentina to be penalised for delaying the start of the second half.

If we had been five minutes late, we would have been penalised, said Marsch after the match.

We'll see what happens to Argentina, he added.

The Canadian players were left waiting on the pitch, ready to play, while the Argentinians lingered in the dressing room before eventually emerging onto the newly laid natural grass pitch at the stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Marsch knew, he said, that the Argentinians were sitting analysing Canada on video.

When Argentina finally emerged after the half-time break, it took only four minutes for them to take the lead. A sublime through-ball from Messi to Mac Allister eventually found its way to Julian Alvarez, also of Manchester City, who made no mistake.

With two minutes of normal time remaining, Inter's Lautaro Martinez made it 2–0 after an opening pass from Messi.

Tags
TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

Elfsborg took new points in the European Championship – Holten the hero
2 MIN READ

Elfsborg took new points in the European Championship – Holten the hero

Third Straight Win for Sweden in the European Championship Qualifying
2 MIN READ

Third Straight Win for Sweden in the European Championship Qualifying

After weak start: Three Crowns fell against Czech Republic
2 MIN READ

After weak start: Three Crowns fell against Czech Republic

Copied Gyökeres – now wants revenge
2 MIN READ

Copied Gyökeres – now wants revenge

After the Sweden Visit – Mbappé Dropped from the National Team
1 MIN READ

After the Sweden Visit – Mbappé Dropped from the National Team

Dream Draw for Sweden: "Teams We Can Win Against"
3 MIN READ

Dream Draw for Sweden: "Teams We Can Win Against"

Norwegian Olympic canoeist becomes World Championship swimmer
1 MIN READ

Norwegian Olympic canoeist becomes World Championship swimmer

Furious over Palestine banner at PSG match
1 MIN READ

Furious over Palestine banner at PSG match

The new venture a challenge: "I said no"
3 MIN READ

The new venture a challenge: "I said no"

Bayern Munich fan silent in the stands
1 MIN READ

Bayern Munich fan silent in the stands

Sprint star moves to Italy
1 MIN READ

Sprint star moves to Italy

Northug: Dreams of the podium in Vasaloppet
2 MIN READ

Northug: Dreams of the podium in Vasaloppet

Star Durant sank Larsson's Miami
1 MIN READ

Star Durant sank Larsson's Miami

From unknown to national team: "Cool thing"
3 MIN READ

From unknown to national team: "Cool thing"

NHL star McDavid back after injury
2 MIN READ

NHL star McDavid back after injury

After the Ridicule – Viral "Raygun" Gives Up
2 MIN READ

After the Ridicule – Viral "Raygun" Gives Up

CL success for the Swede: zero intact
2 MIN READ

CL success for the Swede: zero intact

Dark Night Start for Apelgren: "Damn, That's Awful"
2 MIN READ

Dark Night Start for Apelgren: "Damn, That's Awful"

Mings' brain fade - Club Brugge won on penalties
1 MIN READ

Mings' brain fade - Club Brugge won on penalties

No Breakthrough – Women's Crown Fell to Czech Republic
2 MIN READ

No Breakthrough – Women's Crown Fell to Czech Republic