ESPN.com · Jun 26, 2024
MetLife redemption for Messi, Argentina banish Chile curse
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EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey -- Argentina triumphed 1-0 over Chile at MetLife Stadium in the Copa América on Tuesday, with Lautaro Martínez's lone goal in the 88th minute sending spectators into a frenzy and helping the Albiceleste to banish the ghosts of the 2015 and 2016 finals.
Argentina fans exploded into deafening screams, some jumping in unison with those in neighboring seats and others taking off jerseys to wave them in the air, while the players embraced one another on the pitch as Lionel Scaloni's side finally overcame the rivals who had handed them two bitter Copa América losses. Yes it was only in the group stage this time, but it mattered.