Copa America 2024: Argentina Kicks Off Title Defense with 2-0 Victory over Canada

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Argentina vs Canada Match Report

The 2024 Copa America got off to a thrilling start on Thursday night with Argentina's 2-0 victory over Canada in Atlanta. The match marked the opening game of the tournament and saw Lionel Messi and his team securing an early lead in their bid for a third consecutive title.

The match saw both teams playing an attacking style of football, with Argentina creating the better chances. Messi, as ever, was at the heart of the action, creating several dangerous moments for the Canadian defense. His creative brilliance led to the opening goal, which was scored by Julian Alvarez in the 27th minute. The Manchester City striker fired a powerful shot into the net after a swift counter-attack.

Canada fought back and had their chances, with Tajon Buchanan and Alistair Johnston causing problems for the Argentinian defense. However, they were unable to find the back of the net, and Argentina doubled their lead in the second half. Angel Di Maria, who had come on as a substitute, scored a brilliant solo goal to seal the victory for Argentina.

The win puts Argentina in a strong position in Group B, while Canada will need to bounce back in their next match against Paraguay. The tournament continues on Friday with several other exciting matches, including Brazil vs Colombia and Uruguay vs Chile.