The Argentine national team, led by superstar Lionel Messi and striker Lautaro Martínez, showcased their strength in a commanding 4-1 win over Guatemala in their final warm-up match ahead of the Copa América. Messi, who played the full 90 minutes, demonstrated his recovered form by scoring two goals, while Martínez matched his tally, including a penalty strike. The match witnessed a momentary setback when Lisandro Martínez inadvertently scored an own goal, giving Guatemala an early lead. However, Argentina quickly rebounded, with Messi equalizing and Martínez securing the lead before halftime. The duo’s second-half goals confirmed Argentina’s dominance.Coach Lionel Scaloni’s tactical changes, bringing in Ángel Di María, Rodrigo De Paul, and Leandro Paredes, paid dividends as the team’s performance improved, particularly in the second half. Messi’s 107th and 108th international goals marked his 182nd appearance for Argentina. The team now looks ahead to their Copa América campaign, beginning with their group stage match against Canada on June 20. Despite some conflicting reports about the match’s final score and Messi’s goal tally, Argentina’s display instills confidence in their fans as they prepare to defend their title in the oldest international tournament in the world.
Key points
- Argentina convincingly defeated Guatemala 4-1 in a pre-Copa América friendly, with Messi and Martínez each scoring twice.
- The team overcame an early own goal by Lisandro Martínez to dominate the match.
- Argentina’s preparations for the Copa América are on track as they gear up to face Canada in their opening match.
- Conflicting reports emerged about the match’s final score and Messi’s goal count, with one source incorrectly reporting a 2-1 victory and another attributing four goals to Messi.
Contradictions👾While most sources report a 4-1 victory for Argentina, El Universal claims the final score was 2-1.
👾One source inaccurately reports Messi scoring four goals instead of two.
