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Argentina Shines Without Messi: Martinez Brace Secures Copa America Group Win




Argentina capped off their Copa America group stage campaign with a dominant 2-0 victory over Peru, proving they can win even without their star player Lionel Messi.

Messi on the Bench:

While Messi sat out the match due to a minor injury, Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez stepped up in a big way.

Martinez Takes Center Stage:

  • Martinez's first goal came just after halftime, expertly finishing a sublime through ball from Angel Di Maria to put Argentina ahead.
  • He wasn't done there. In the 86th minute, Martinez doubled Argentina's lead with a clinical finish after latching onto a long pass.
  • With these two goals, Martinez now leads the tournament in scoring with a total of four.

A Team Effort:

Despite Messi's absence, Argentina played a cohesive and disciplined game. The defense held strong, shutting out Peru's attack. This win secures Argentina's position as Group A winners, sending them into the knockout stages with momentum.

Quotes:

  • "Of course, we always want to have Leo in our team, but when Leo is not there, we do our best," said Argentine assistant coach Walter Samuel. "Today, we proved we can play without him."
  • "I went to hug Leo for everything he means to us," Martinez said after the game, acknowledging Messi's presence on the bench.

Looking Ahead:

Argentina will now wait to see who their opponent will be in the Copa America quarterfinals. This victory showcases their depth and resilience, proving they are a force to be reckoned with in the tournament, even without Messi on the field for every matc

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