Copa America 2024 Final, Argentina vs Colombia Highlights: Argentina clinched the Copa America 2024 title despite seeing Lionel Messi being substituted off in the second half due to an injury. Substitute striker Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring for Argentina in the 112th minute. Martinez's strike proved enough as Argentina clinched the title with a 1-0 win. After neither of the teams managed to find a goal in 90 minutes, the game headed into extra-time. In the second half, Lionel Messi had to be substituted after sustaining an ankle injury. He was even spotted crying on the bench with a swollen ankle, after the injury forced him off the field prematurely. In the end, however, Argentian prevailed.
Copa America Final Highlights: Argentina vs Colombia Highlights
- 09:39 (IST)Copa America Final Live: Argentina Are The Championsssssss!!!Argentina are the Copa America 2024 champions, beating Colombia 1-0 in the final. Lionel Messi had to be subbed off due to an injury but it's the super-sub Lautaro Martinez who stepped up in extra-time to get his team the winner.
- 09:32 (IST)
- 08:47 (IST)Copa America Final Live: Di Maria's Attempt Fails, AgainAngel di Maria with another attempt to put the ball past the Colombian defence, but he only gets a corner. With no Messi to take these corners, Di Maria himself takes up the responsibility. A poor effort sees the ball go out for a goalkick.
- 08:33 (IST)Copa America Final Live: Lionel Messi Crying On The BenchGonzalo Montiel has also been subbed off with Nahuel Molina taking his place. Argentina still haven't found a way to break Colombia's defence. But, remember, the final will have extra-time, unlike the previous games where penalties were being called upon straight after 90 minutes of play.
- 08:26 (IST)Copa America Final Live: Lionel Messi Off The Pitch With InjuryLionel Messi is down again for Argentina, that's how his night has been today. He seemed to have hurt his ankle, and the medical team has to come out. It seems like he would be substituted. Nicolas Gonzalez takes his place.
- 08:20 (IST)Copa America Final Live: Huge Handball shout before Di Maria's Solo RunHuge handball shout from Argentina after Alexis Mac Allister's header hit one of the defenders. Angel di Maria then goes on a crazy solo run and forces the goalkeeper to make a diving save. So close from Argentina but it's still goalless.
- 07:38 (IST)Copa America Final Live: Alvarez's Effort Off TargetTagliafico earns free-kick into a promising position. A fine run from the left back draws a foul near the corner of the penalty box. Lionel Messi stands behind the ball with Rodrigo de Paul. Messi fires in the ball but the header from Alvarez flies over the crossbar.
- 07:30 (IST)Copa America Final Live: Lionel Messi Down In PainAn excellent one-touch passing move by Messi, Alvarez, Di Maria and others puts the former Barcelona man in a fine position to test the Colombian goalkeeper. However, he gets hurt as the defender looked to prevent him from taking a shot. Medical attention needed.
- 07:21 (IST)Copa America Final Live: Yellow Card For Cordoba, Lisandro Martinez Hurt25 minutes have gone and we can't really say which way is this game turning. Luis Diaz and James Rodriguez remain central to Colombia's build-up play. Lisandro Martinez seems to have been hurt while clearing a cross by Arias, as Cordoba rammed into him. Cordoba also picks up a yellow card in the process.
- 07:14 (IST)Copa America Final Live: Messi Creates A Big Chance, Misses HimselfLionel Messi dazzles past a couple of Colombians before combining well with Angel di Maria to unleash a shot. The ball, however, hits, a Colombian defender, and the threat ends there. First big chance for Messi but he couldn't convert.
- 07:13 (IST)Copa America Final Live: James Frustrating ArgentiniansThe Colombian press has been difficult for the likes of Messi, Di Maria, De Paul, Mac Allister, etc. to bypass. Argentina struggling to even get the ball into the final third, but are trying to keep as much ball with them as possible.
- 07:09 (IST)Copa America Final Live: James Frustrating ArgentiniansColombia displaying exceptional pressing play, Alexis Mac Allister forced into a foul by James Rodriguez and frustration is showing on Argentina players' faces. James puts his boot behind the free-kick but the ball is collected easily by Martinez.
- 07:03 (IST)Copa America Final Live: Colombia Dictating Play Against ArgentinaColombia rightback Santiago Arias threatens down the right-hand side of the pitch again, puts in a threatening cross but it is cleared before the ball reached Luiz Diaz, the left-winger. Promising start from the Colombians and it's them who are dictating play.
- 07:01 (IST)
- 06:58 (IST)Copa America Final Live: Different Plans For Argentina and ColombiaBoth teams have opted for two different type of plans at the start of the match. Argentina looking to build with sleek and accurate passing, with Lionel Messi playing central role. Colombia, on the other hand, looking to hit Argentina on counter and with long balls.
Topics mentioned in this article
Advertisement
Get the Latest Cricket Updates, Check Bangadesh Tour of India 2024, Schedule, Results and News Updates at NDTV Sports. Like Us On Facebook Or Follow Us On Twitter For More Sports Updates. You Can Also Download The NDTV Cricket App For Android Or iOS.