With goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martínez the Argentine National Teamcurrent world champion, achieved a well-deserved but narrow 2-0 victory against Canada.
“We knew for seven months that we were going to play here and they changed the grass two days ago, I am very sorry for the spectacle, the grass was not up to the standard of these players, the patches that the field had made the game much slower for us “We played a match according to how the playing field was and the complexity that our rival represented.”said Scaloni at a press conference after the game.
“The team is always there and always responds, the field was not for passes between the lines, the players were not confident to try that, so we had to try to surprise from the outside. It cannot be emphasized that we did not play well because the court didn’t give us any more options”the DT added with annoyance.
Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez. goalkeeper of the Argentine team, supported the coach’s statements and expressed his anger at the state of the playing field in the Mercedes Benz Stadium after the 2-0 victory over Canada in the opening match of the America Cup by highlighting that “the field was a disaster”.
“The first game is always very difficult, but the field was a disaster. It seemed like a springboard. You realize that they put things in our way, but this team pulls it off”added the world champion archer.
Another who also complained about the state of the playing field was Julian Alvarez: “It wasn’t in the best condition”. Cristian “Cuti” RomeroFor his part, he lamented because “It’s unfortunate to have to play on such an ugly field.”
During the match, Argentina generated several goal options. Lionel Messi on three occasions, Angel Di Maria, Alvarez and Lautaro Martínez They missed the very clear scoring opportunities they had.
Scaloni recognized that the first test that represented them Canada It was difficult.
“Winning always reinforces a lot of things, the test was spectacular, now another Copa América begins. We play based on how we can hurt the opponent, we always do that, in the next game it will be the same”said the 46-year-old coach.
On the second day of Group A, Argentina will face June 25 Chiliwhile Canada will play against Peru.
