Argentina have extended their unbeaten run at the ongoing Copa America following a resounding 4-1 win over Bolivia, Sports Star reports.
Lionel Messi who grabbed two goals on the night has now made his 148th appearance to become La Albiceleste’s most-capped player of all time. Papu Gomez and Lautaro Martinez also grabbed a goal each in the encounter meaning Erwin Saavedra’s strike was a mere consolation. Messi poked home his side’s second goal from penalty spot burying the ball into the right bottom corner in the 32nd minute to extend their lead after Papu Gomez had scored in as early as the sixth minute.
Sergio Aguero lobbed the ball to the Barcelona star who, with only the keeper to beat, made no mistake as he coolly scooped the ball above Lampe to score to make it three goals and two assists in Copa America 2021. Bolivia then pulled one back in the 60th minute when Justiniano sprinted down the right channel and drilled a low cross. Saavedra was swift enough to tuck home with a first-time touch. And five minutes later, Acuna’s low cross into the box creates all sorts of trouble and the ball lands kindly for Martinez, who scores what will go down as one of the easiest goals of his career. It ended; Argentina 4-1 Bolivia. Argentina finished the group stage campaign with an emphatic win and remain on top of Group A with 10 points from four games.