Argentina Begins Copa America Defence With 2 0 Win Over Canada

Argentina Begins Copa América Defence with 2-0 Win over Canada

Subheading: Messi Sets Up Both Goals for Albiceleste

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Atlanta, USA – Argentina opened their defence of the Copa América title with a 2-0 victory against Canada at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday. Lionel Messi played a key role in both goals, setting up Nico González and Lautaro Martínez to score. The win gives Argentina a strong start in Group B, which also includes Paraguay and Jamaica.

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After a goalless first half, Argentina broke the deadlock in the 57th minute. Messi's through ball found González, who fired into the bottom corner from close range. Messi was also involved in the second goal, setting up Martínez with a backheel pass in the 75th minute. Martínez's powerful shot left Canadian goalkeeper Milan Borjan with no chance.

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The victory was a positive start for Argentina under new coach Lionel Scaloni. The Albiceleste are looking to win their first major trophy since 2021, when they triumphed at the Copa América in Brazil. Messi, who is playing in his fifth Copa América, will be hoping to add to his tally of three international trophies with Argentina.