Argentina said the Copa America 2024 championship by beating Colombia 1-0, thanks to a goal in extra time. The match remained goalless until Lautaro Martinez scored in the 112th minute, sealing the victory for Argentina.
Martinezwho finished as the tournament's top scorer with five goals, scored the winning goal after a mistake that led to a breakaway. His shot went past the Colombian goalkeeper, Camilo Vargasensuring Argentina's triumph.
As a reigning Copa America and World Cup Champions Argentina entered the tournament as favourites and maintained their status by never trailing in any match. However, they faced adversity in the final when Lionel Messi had to leave the match in the 66th minute due to an ankle injury.
The game was delayed due to security flaws
The match was delayed for more than an hour as fans without tickets tried to enter the stadium. Images on social media showed many fans, mostly in uniform. ColombiaFans climbed over the barriers and escaped security. The unrest forced some fans to seek medical attention and drink water due to the intense heat. Security forces eventually managed to bring the situation under control, allowing the match to go ahead.
Despite the disruption, Colombia started the game energetically and created several chances, testing the Argentine goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez. However, they failed to convert their chances into goals.
This defeat has ended ColombiaThe team's impressive 28-match unbeaten streak, which began after their last loss to Argentina in February 2022. Colombia also played without a key defender Daniel Muñozwho was suspended following a red card in their semi-final against Uruguay.
Argentina's victory not only underlines its continued dominance in international football, but also shows a promising path for the future, even if it faces challenges such as Messithe injury of.
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