Argentina Destroys Bolivia 4-1, Messi Scores 2 Goals And 1 Assist
JAKARTA - Argentina won the 2021 Copa America Group A after destroying Bolivia 4-1 in the match at Arena Pantanal, Culaba, Tuesday, June 29 morning.
Lionel Messi was an important factor in the victory after scoring two goals and contributing one assist in their last match in Group A, according to Antara records according to the official FIFA website.
¡LA ALBICELESTE, PRIMERA DEL GRUPO A!🇦🇷 @Argentina goleó a @laverde_fbf por 4-1 y se aseguró el primer puesto de su zona en la CONMEBOL #CopaAmérica.🔜¿Su rival en cuartos de final? @LaTri🗒️ ESP https://t.co/XdpU4bpZFq🗒️ PT https://t.co/uB1Ozs89ln#VibraElContinente pic.twitter.com/BNTZ9qKSrO
— Copa América (@CopaAmerica) June 29, 2021
The game has only been running for six minutes, Argentina has been able to break into the Bolivian goal. Starting from Lionel Messi's clever pass, Papu Gomez was able to stab in front of the goal and release a volley that Bolivia goalkeeper Carlo Lampe couldn't stop.
In the 31st minute, Argentina got a penalty after Papu Gomez was brought down in the forbidden box. Lionel Messi, who became the executor of success, carried out his duties perfectly and brought Argentina to double the advantage to 2-0.
Three minutes before halftime, Argentina added another goal. Aguero's stomach bait from the middle of the field was successfully received by Messi before releasing a shot into the Bolivian goal.
Argentina continued to play attacking in the second half, while Bolivia tried to get out of pressure to create goals to reduce the position.
However, until the referee blew the long whistle signaling halftime, no more goals were born. Argentina was able to secure a 3-0 advantage over Bolivia until the first half was over.
After the break, Argentina remained in control of the game, while Bolivia attacked more sporadically under pressure.
DOBLETE, ASSISTENT Y GOLEADA Lionel Messi fue elegido el Jugador del Partido #VibraElContinente #CopaAmérica pic.twitter.com/zD7WVlTwbJ
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In the 60th minute, Bolivia finally reduced the position. Erwin Saavedra kick from the middle of the penalty box can not be stopped Argentina goalkeeper Franco Armani. Score to 1-3.
Five minutes later, Argentina were again three goals ahead after substitute Lautaro Martinez scored.
Only down for about a minute, the Inter Milan striker managed to trick Bolivia goalkeeper Carlos Lampe through a measured kick that slid into the goal. Argentina's advantage became 4-1.
In the remaining time, Argentina remained aggressive in building attacks. Meanwhile, Bolivia looked frustrated because it was difficult to break through the Argentine defense.
Until the referee blew the whistle signaling the end of the match, there were no additional goals. Argentina successfully closed the match against Bolivia with a 4-1 victory.
This victory ensures Argentina finish as winners of Group A with 10 points and are entitled to a ticket to the quarter-finals.
While Bolivia was forced to go home early because they are in the caretaker position with no points.
¡ASÍ QUEDÓ EL GRUPO A! Argentina , Uruguay , Paraguay y Chile consiguieron un lugar en los cuartos de final de la CONMEBOL #CopaAmérica #VibraElContinente #VibraOContinente pic.twitter.com/G4Sq7XSlen
— Copa América (@CopaAmerica) June 29, 2021
Lineup
Bolivia (4-4-2): Carlos Lampe; Erwin Saavedra (Moises Villarroel 85'), Luis Haquin, Adrian Jusino, Roberto Fernandez (Diego Wayar 81'); Leonel Justiniano; Jeyson Chura (Henry Vaca 61'), Ramiro Vaca, Boris Cespedes (Jose Sagredo 61'), Diego Bejarano; Gilbert Alvarez (Rodrigo Ramallo 61').
Argentina (4-2-3-1): Franco Armani; Gonzalo Montiel, German Pezzella, Lisandro Martinez, Marcos Acuna; Guido Rodriguez (Leandro Paredes 71'), Exequiel Palacios (Nicolas Dominguez 71'); Angel Correa (Giovani Lo Celso 64'), Lionel Messi, Papu Gomez (Julian Alvarez 56'); Sergio Aguero (Lautaro Martinez 63').