Argentina beat Uruguay 1-0 on Friday June 18 in its second match at the ongoing Copa America competition in Brazil.
Midfielder Guido Rodriguez scored the lone goal at the Mané Garrincha arena in Brasilia with a header in the thirteenth minute after Messi crossed from the left. The ball hit goalkeeper Fernando Muslera’s right post prior to entering the net.
Looking for a solid defense, Argentina changed practically all of back four after the 1-1 draw with Chile. Right-back Gonzalo Montiel, defender Lucas Martínez Quarta and left-back Nicolás Tagliafico were replaced by Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero and Marcos Acuña, respectively.
Nicolás Otamendi was the only defender who remained. Rodriguez replaced harmed Leandro Paredes.
Argentina controlled practically the entirety of the game against a Uruguayan team that included the fine hostile duo of Luis Suárez and Edinson Cavani.
After the game, Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul said his team had the right to finally win –because it had not won since November 2020.
As indicated by Argentina’s midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, they tried to be a more conservative team. And in the game, they gave another little advance to improve.
The Coach Oscar Tabárez has not seen his team win in four matches. He said in an interview that Uruguay didn’t have numerous chances against Argentina, yet at the same time has a good opportunity to progress to the knockout stage in the next three matches.
A win against Uruguay could move Argentina into first spot in quite a while bunch and stay away from an early knockout-stage meeting with reigning champ Brazil, which is in Group B.
The result also provided a bit of relief to Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, who was scrutinized after his team’s initial 1-1 draw against Chile on Monday.
The best four teams of each group will progress to the knockout stage.
Meanwhile, Argentina Forward Lionel Messi is by all accounts getting along nicely at the Copa America, after his superb performance in Argentina’s first two games.
Messi is by and by taking care of business for Argentina at this year’s summer Copa America and demonstrating his much-needed presence for his country.
The Argentine star opened his record in the competition by scoring his 73rd global goal with an eminent free-kick in his side’s opener against Chile, which ended 1-1.
He additionally gave an assist in Argentina’s second match in Group B against Uruguay, with a fabulous pass to Guido Rodriguez to give his side a 1-0 triumph.
Messi got the ball from a short corner prior to moving past his man and sending a magnificent cross to the back present for Rodriguez to score.
The Barcelona forward has always lost the Copa America, with many saying this could be his last opportunity to get his hands on the trophy, and if Argentina are to enjoy achievement this late spring they will especially be depending on their star man Messi to motivate them to greatness.
Up until now, Messi’s performance has been fantastic. The 33-year-old’s performance is to lift his first piece of trophy with the Argentina national team.
All Results As At Sunday June 20:
Brazil 3 – 0 Venezuela Colombia 1 – 0 Ecuador Argentina 1 – 1 Chile Paraguay 3 – 1 Bolivia Colombia 0 – 0 Venezuela Brazil 4 – 0 Peru Chile 1 – 0 Bolivia Argentina 1 – 0 Uruguay Venezuela 2 – 2 Ecuador Peru 2 – 1 Columbia
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