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The Argentine team had to work to defeat their Chilean counterpart and seal their ticket to the quarterfinals of the Copa América United States 2024. They won the victory thanks to an agonizing goal from Lautaro Martínez, which unleashed the madness of the archer Emiliano Draw Martinez.
His actions after El Toro’s goal left him at the center of the scene again, since the La Roja public took it as a provocation. Faced with such a commotion, the Aston Villa footballer from England explained in a mixed zone the context behind his celebration after the Albiceleste’s victory over the Trans-Andeans. “I vented because I know how difficult Chile is and what it costs us in the Copa América,” declared the goalkeeper, referring to the rivalry that was generated with the Chilean team after the lost finals in 2015 and 2016.
A video featuring Martínez celebrating in front of the Chilean stands quickly went viral on social media. However, when consulted by journalists, the athlete clarified: that his celebration was not directed at the Chilean fans but at the Argentine fans located in that part of the stadium. “I shouted at our people, those from Argentina were all behind. “Nothing to see,” the man from Mar del Plata emphasized.
As is customary every time he wears the colors of his country, Dibu was one of the mainstays within the team led by Lionel Scaloni. The former Arsenal player had brilliant interventions to keep the scoreline clean on goal again. “On many occasions it is difficult for us to win the first game and we did it. We won the second one, against a Chile that if they lost had a good chance of being left out,” he commented. This result ensured Argentina’s passage to the next round and close to securing first place in Group A. Chile, for its part, accumulates two points, since in its presentation it tied against Peru.
The goalkeeper’s performance in the match was notable, with two critical interventions: “It’s what the team asks of me. I am the goalkeeper and when they come at me I have to help my teammates. I know that by saving one by two, we win.” He only conceded four goals in his last 16 appearances.
In addition, the world champion goalkeeper spoke about the physical condition of his teammate, captain Lionel Messi. “I had a little bit of adductor pain. He was charging, but nothing more,” Martínez assured, trusting that number 10 will be in optimal condition to face the final stretch of the competition.
With this victory, Argentina continues its excellent journey to go in search of the two-time continental championship. The Albiceleste has gone seven games without losing and 15 wins in its last 16 appearances. They will close their participation in the group stage of the Copa América on Saturday against Peru, while Chile will clash against Canada. If they secure first place in the quarterfinals, they will clash against the second in Group B, where Venezuela, Mexico, Ecuador and Jamaica are located.
