Lionel Messi’s Argentina were beaten by 2-0 by a counter attacking colombian side in the Group B Fixturs of the Copa America 2019. This is surely to be big surprise for the football fans. America striker Roger Martinez opened the scoring for La Tricolor in the 71st minute with a splendid long ranger from the edge of the box.
Given the strength and pedigree of both nations, this was one of the most anticipated matches of the group stage. Runners-up in 2015 and 2016, Argentina are loss their way in the first group stage game.
Colombian manager Carlos Queiroz refused to rest on the 1-0 lead, as Atalanta striker Duvan Zapata scored second goal of the match by Radamel Falcao in the 81st minute.
Match Stats & Highlights
Argentina |
Colombia |
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| 13 | Shots Total | 8 |
| 6 | Shots on goal | 2 |
| 6 | Shots off goal | 3 |
| 1 | Shots blocked | 3 |
| 7 | Shots inside box | 5 |
| 6 | Shots outside box | 3 |
| 13 | Fouls | 17 |
| 5 | Corners | 4 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Saves | 6 |
| 53% | Possession Time | 47% |
| 473 | Passes Total | 404 |
| 394 | Accurate Passes | 333 |
| 83% | Accurate Passes% | 82% |