Argentina defeated Canada 2-0 to qualify for the 2024 Copa America final! It was a fascinating and dizzying match.
Messi finally broke the goal drought in this Copa America, and the "alien" in football has finally found his "earth language".
His goal was like a lightning bolt that split Canada's defence and lit the way forward for Argentina.
And the little spider Alvarez, the young striker killer, once again showed his "spider silk magic".
Twice against Canada in 19 days, both times successfully scored, did this young man secretly eat Canada's maple syrup, so sweet?
Once the game began, Argentina was like a pack of hungry lions, eyeing Canada's goal.
In the 22nd minute, De Paul made a wonderful pass, as if giving Alvarez a pair of invisible wings, he easily burst into the penalty area, a low shot, the ball seemed to have eyes, obediently drilled into the net.
1-0！ Argentina scored first, and the cheers of the Argentina fans at the scene shook the sky, as if they were about to tear down the roof of the stadium.
Not to be outdone, the Canada team fought back like a herd of crazy bison, rampage.
However, Argentina's defense is like an impregnable wall, and no matter how Canada attacks, it cannot be broken.
In the 51st minute of the game, Messi finally couldn't hold it back.
He broke down the right flank like a nimble cheetah and shook off defenders with ease.
He then passed the ball to Enzo.
Enzo's shot was blocked by the goalkeeper, but Messi had expected this, appearing in the best position like a prophet and easily pushing the ball into the empty net.
2-0！ Messi finally scored his first goal in this Copa America and sealed the victory for Argentina.
In this game, Messi not only broke his goal drought, but also set a number of records.
His goal was his 14th in the Copa America and he ranks fifth on the all-time scorer list.
It was also the 838th goal of his career, setting a new record for a South American player.
What's even more amazing is that this is Messi's 186th appearance for the national team, scoring his 109th goal, once again setting a new national team goal record for a South American player.
Alvarez was just as good.
It was his 35th appearance for his country and his ninth goal.
What's more, Canada became the only opponent to score two goals in his international match.
It seems that the youngster has a soft spot for Canada's goal!
The victory not only allowed Argentina to qualify for the final, but also brought them one step closer to their dream of a Grand Slam.
If they can win the final, Argentina will achieve the feat of winning the World Series three times in a row.
This is undoubtedly the last piece of the puzzle for Messi's dream journey.
It has to be said that Argentina coach Scaloni's employment strategy is a stroke of genius.
He put Alvarez back in the starting line-up and formed a trident with Messi and Di Maria, a decision that was like a shot in the arm for Argentina.
Alvarez's performance proved that Scaloni's "gamble" won beautifully.
Looking back on Alvarez's career, it's almost like an inspirational movie.
Since joining City on 9 July 2022, he has scored 36 goals in 103 appearances and won six titles, including the Premier League, Champions League, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup and FA Cup.
In the national team, he also won the World Cup and the European and American Cup with the team.
Now, the Copa America is the only trophy in his club and national team career that he has yet to reach.
If he wins the final, Alvarez will complete his Grand Slam, which is a legendary achievement for a player at just 24 years old.
This match also gave us a glimpse of the overall strength of the Argentina team.
From goalkeeper to striker, players in every position played well.
Big Martin's last-minute flight save firmly held Argentina's victory.
De Paul and Enzo also contributed to the assists, they were like two engines for Argentina, feeding the front court with a steady stream of shells.
For Canada, although they lost the game, their performance was also commendable.
As a team ranked 48th in the world, it is already a huge breakthrough to be able to break into the semi-finals of the Copa America.
Their performance in this Copa America will undoubtedly bring great confidence and motivation to North American football.
Looking ahead to the final, Argentina will face even greater challenges.
Whether the opponent is Uruguay or Colombia, it will be an uphill battle.
However, with a football king like Messi in the seat and a rising star like Alvarez, Argentina undoubtedly has the strength and confidence to win the championship.
For Messi, this may be his last Copa America appearance.
If he can lead Argentina to three consecutive World Series titles at the end of his career, it will be the best interpretation of his illustrious career.
Overall, the game was not only a great football feast, but also a game full of drama and legends.
It allows us to see the charm of football, the greatness of Messi, and the rise of a new generation of stars in Argentina.
Regardless of the outcome of the final, this match will go down in the history of the Copa America and become a shining point in football history.
Let's look forward to the final, to the Argentina team, and to Messi's legendary journey by adding another gold medal at the end of his career.
Football is always full of surprises and touches, and this is the charm of this sport.