Messi scores the first goal, Argentina reaches the Copa America final for the second time in a row

In the early hours of Wednesday, July 10, the first Copa America 2024 semifinal match took place, where Argentina faced Canada.

The Argentinians started the match strongly and managed to score in the 22nd minute. Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez found the net, assisted by De Paul. Argentina dominated possession in the first half but failed to create any further significant threats to the opposition’s goal. The same can be said for Canada, leading to a halftime score of 1-0 in favor of Argentina.

At the beginning of the second half, Lionel Messi scored his first goal of this Copa America. In the 51st minute, the team captain doubled the lead after a pass from Enzo Fernandez. Despite Canada's efforts, they were unable to breach the Argentine defense.

In the end, Argentina secured a convincing 2-0 victory, with Lionel Messi scoring his first goal of the tournament, and his team advancing to the Copa America final for the second consecutive time.

Copa America Semifinal

Argentina - Canada - 2:0
Goals: 1:0 - 22' Alvarez, 2:0 - 51' Messi