After Messi's tears, Argentina's triumphant comeback with Martinez's goal.
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"History was carved anew as Lionel Messi bade farewell to the Copa America final against arch-rivals Colombia with emotions running high. The tension had been palpable from before the match, almost leading Messi to tears as he had to leave the field at one point. Argentina's captain wept even while sitting on the dugout.
On television screens, Messi's tearful scene unfolded before the scheduled 90 minutes ended in a goalless stalemate, extending the match into extra time. It was Lautaro Martinez's 112th-minute goal that decided a thrilling match, where Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0, clinching their record 16th Copa America title. Previously, Uruguay held the record for the most Copa America wins, sharing it with 15 titles.
This victory secured a triple triumph for Messi and Di Maria: the continental championship, the World Cup, and now another continental title after Spain. Argentina won the Copa America in 2021, the Qatar World Cup in 2022, and now the 2024 Copa America. Spain had previously achieved this feat before and after winning the 2010 World Cup and two European Championships in 2008 and 2012.
The match, fueled by the passion of the spectators and fans, started nearly 1 hour and 22 minutes late due to the security cordon trying to control some ticketless spectators who tried to enter the stadium. Once settled, the delayed match began with Argentina making the first move. However, Colombia soon took control of the match.
By the end of the first half, Colombia dominated with 53% ball possession compared to Argentina's 47%. Colombia shot 4 times on goal, while Argentina managed only 1 shot. Colombia also led in total passes with 257 to Argentina's 232, and in successful passes with 90% compared to Argentina's 87%.
In the first half, Colombia kept Argentina at bay, taking the first opportunity in the 5th minute. A shot by Luis Diaz from the left wing outside the box was easily caught by Emiliano Martinez. In the 12th minute, from Rodriguez's corner, Diaz headed the ball into the middle of the box for Cardona, but the ball went wide of the far post. Argentina's first corner came at the 11th minute, and in the 12th minute, Rodriguez's corner headed the ball into the middle of the box for Diaz to head it towards Martinez.
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In the 10th minute, Peru changed positions and moved to the left wing, where Di Maria took over. Argentina picked up the pace after that. Shortly after changing positions, Argentina dominated the control of the match. During that time, Messi scored the first goal in the first half, keeping the ball in the middle of the box for Argentina's captain to catch. The first touch was a powerful shot from the front of the goal. However, the Argentinian player's speed in controlling the ball was reduced. Colombia's goalkeeper, Vahras, easily took the ball with his gloves.
After leading in the first half by 32 minutes, Colombia again took control of the match. In the 32nd minute, the ball was taken out of the box and Cardona was saved from a corner. The 26th minute caused Messi a minor injury. His foot touched the Colombian defender when he crossed. He had to leave the field again. However, he returned to the field a little later. In the 42nd minute, Argentina received a free kick just outside the box. Messi's free kick went over the bar.
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