Copa America: Argentina Open Title Defence With Win Over Canada
By: Gyang Dakwo
Defending champions Argentina beat Canada in the opening game of the Copa America in Atlanta, Georgia.
Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez opened the scoring from close range four minutes into the second half.
Substitute Lautaro Martinez confirmed the win late on when turning in Lionel Messi’s pass.
Victory in Group A stretches Argentina’s unbeaten record at the Copa America to nine matches, having won the 2021 edition in Brazil and a third-place play-off two years previously.
The 2022 World Cup winners face Chile next on 26 June while Canada, who are managed by former Leeds boss Jesse Marsch, meet Peru on 25 June.
This year’s Copa America is being hosted in the United States with a mixture of Major League Soccer (MLS) and NFL stadiums picked as venues.
