Argentina edge Chile 1-0 to seal Copa America quarter-final place
Argentina became the first team to advance to the Copa America quarter-finals after Lautaro Martinez's late goal secured a 1-0 victory over Chile in their Group A match on Tuesday.
The game started cautiously, but Argentina soon took control, creating multiple scoring opportunities. Julian Alvarez and Nicolas Gonzalez had attempts saved by Chile's keeper Claudio Bravo, while Lionel Messi struck the post with a long-range effort.
In the second half, Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister missed a crucial chance, and Chile began to gain some momentum, with Rodrigo Echeverria forcing a save from Emiliano Martinez.
As the match appeared to be heading towards a draw, substitute Lautaro Martinez seized on a rebound from a corner and fired a right-footed shot into the net in the 88th minute. This goal secured the victory and ensured Argentina a top-two finish in their group, solidifying their place in the quarter-finals.
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