Despite the match being delayed for 75 minutes due to security incidents, the Copa America 2024 final, which took place on July 15, still ended well. Messi and the Argentine team deservedly won against resilient Colombia.
Line-up of 2 teams:
Argentina: Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez; defenders: Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Tagliafico; midfielders: De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Mac Allister; Messi, Julian Alvarez, Di Maria.
Colombia: Goalkeeper: Camilo Vargas; defenders: Johan Mojica, Davinson Sanchez, Carlos Cuesta, Santiago Arias, midfielders: Jefferson Lerma, Richard Rios, Luis Diaz, James Rodriguez, Jhon Arias; forward: Jhon Duran.
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The Copa America final is currently experiencing a security incident, as many Colombian fans have broken down many gates to enter the stadium. Police reinforcements have taken strong action to maintain security. Many fans have been arrested, according to AS (Spain). The organizing committee announced that the final will be postponed for 30 minutes, due to security issues when many fans without tickets to enter the stadium vandalized and broke the gates of the Hard Rock Stadium.
GOAL
GOAL! Lautaro Martinez scores the opening goal for Argentina. He runs out onto the pitch and hugs Messi to celebrate the golden goal for Argentina.
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After conceding the goal, Colombian players played fiercely and there was a collision on the field.
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Argentina substituted Di Maria and brought in Otamendi. Di Maria cried as he left the field, this was his last match for the national team.
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The match is in the last minute of the second extra time. There are 2 minutes of injury time.
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The match is stopped because the Colombian players want a penalty, but the referee refuses. The argument continues. However, the referee releases the ball for Argentina to take a goal kick.
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End of the match
Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 with Lautaro Martinez scoring the only goal after 120 minutes of intense competition. Argentina became the most successful team in Copa America history with 16 titles, surpassing Uruguay with 15 titles.
The title was a happy ending for Messi, Di Maria and Otamendi, the veteran players of the Argentina team. While Colombia will regret that their tireless efforts were not rewarded.
