Argentine forward Lautaro Martinez scored twice to secure a 2-0 victory over Peru, propelling Argentina to the top of Group A in the Copa America. Playing without the injured Lionel Messi, Argentina showcased their depth and resilience on Saturday night.
Martinez opened the scoring in the 47th minute, capitalizing on a precise through ball from Ángel Di Maria. The striker calmly slotted the ball past the Peruvian goalkeeper, igniting celebrations among his teammates. After the goal, Martinez shared a heartfelt embrace with Messi, who was watching from the sidelines.
As the match progressed, Martinez doubled Argentina’s lead in the 86th minute with a powerful finish, bringing his tournament tally to a leading four goals. His performance reaffirmed his status as one of the competition’s top talents.
In other Group A action, Canada secured their place in the quarterfinals with a hard-fought victory, demonstrating the growing competitiveness of teams across the tournament.
With the group stage concluded, Argentina looks ahead to the knockout rounds with confidence, while fans around the world eagerly anticipate the exciting matches to come in the Copa America.
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Argentina top Group A with Martinez double, Canada reach quarters
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