In the first match of the Argentine National Team on the tour prior to the Copa América 2024 that will be played in the United States, the team led by Lionel Scaloni had a resounding victory against the tough Ecuador team led by Félix Sánchez. The champion of the Copa América and the World Cup wants to defend the tournament that he won in 2021 in Brazil and, for that, he has to show a good game throughout the match.
The team led by Lionel Scaloni had a very good half with control of the ball mainly. Without the presence of Messi in that first half, the national team was much more than the Ecuadorian team and had goal opportunities that complicated the Argentine goalkeeper, who plays for Ecuador, Galíndez. The most notable of the match were Ángel Di María, Lisandro Martínez, Cuti Romero and Rodrigo De Paul. Precisely, the player from Rosario was the author of the goal with which Scaloni’s team beat his rivall.
The goal came in the first half, around 40 minutes, instead of volleying it from the back of the field, Cuti Romero came out playing and continued the play. Finally, after a series of passes, he ended up in the big area with the ball dominated and, as if he were not a central defender, Romero feinted and touched for Ángel Di María who crossed the ball before the goalkeeper came out to give the team a 1-0 lead. directed by Lionel Scaloni.
Lionel Messi entered the second half when he was averaging that quarter, but unlike other situations, on this occasion the Argentine player did not make a big difference, although the national team did not need it either, as they controlled the match with greater quality and control of the ball. . Beyond what happened, Argentina demonstrated a lot of superiority over its rival and won the match in a convincing manner.
The next match that the Argentine National Team is going to play in preparation for the Copa América will be against Guatemala next Friday at 9 p.m. In this meeting, which will be broadcast by Telefe and TyC Sports, the national coach will surely have the entire squad defined for the tournament that will be played in the United States.
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