The Argentina football team secured their place in the Copa America 2024 quarterfinals after a thrilling victory over Chile in a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats on Tuesday night.
In front of a crowd exceeding 81,000 spectators, Argentina clinched their second tournament win with a narrow 1-0 triumph over Chile, as reported by Goal. The hero of the night was Lautaro Martinez, who scored the decisive goal in the 88th minute, stealing the spotlight from star player Lionel Messi.
The match saw tense moments throughout, with Messi attempting a corner kick that was initially blocked, ultimately setting up Martinez for the winning strike.
Argentina now leads Group A with six points, tied with Canada, while Chile and Peru trail with one point each. Their next challenge will be against Peru on June 30.
Historically, Argentina has dominated their rivalry with Chile, winning 58 out of their 90 encounters, compared to Chile’s six victories, with 26 matches ending in draws. Their most recent meeting before the Copa America was in the South American Qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup.
In Copa America history, they have clashed 29 times, with Argentina emerging victorious 20 times. Notably, Chile defeated Argentina on penalties in both the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals, claiming back-to-back titles.
The victory against Chile not only propels Argentina into the quarterfinals but also underscores their strong performance in pursuit of another Copa America title, with Martinez’s crucial goal marking a pivotal moment in their campaign.
