Argentina 2-0 Canada Highlights | Copa America 2024 Semifinal

04:00 AM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the Copa America Semifinal match between Argentina vs Canada. The kick-off is just a few hours away! Please wait for 30 seconds for the Live blog to load.

Argentina survived a scare in the last match after Ecuador gave them a huge fight. Lionel Scaloni’s side were moments away from reaching the semi-final until Kevin Rodríguez stepped up for Ecuador to score in the dying minutes. Emiliano Martinez was the hero after saving them in the penalty shootout. There will be plenty of things to ponder for La Albiceleste after failing to assert their dominance against Ecuador.

Canada have created history by making it to the semi-finals of the competition in their debut. They have done it impressively after finishing their group in second. They were drawn to Venezuela in the quarter-final which they eventually won in the penalty shootout. The game was a thriller and could have been won earlier if they had taken their chances.

Canada will now face the team that gave them their first loss of the tournament. They will be the underdogs in this match due to their stature. 

Players to Watch

Lionel Messi (Argentina) 

Lionel Messi is arguably one of the greatest players in the world who has dominated world football with his performance. This Copa America has not been his best but he has still managed to make an impact for the team. Messi is yet to score a goal in the competition which is very rare given the role he plays for the team. However, he will be aiming score in this crucial match for the team. 

Alphonso Davies (Canada)

The Bayern Munich player remains the crucial player for Canada in this match. Davies is a versatile player who can play several positions up front. He brings frightening pace and skill to the team while also providing a much-needed experience. He is already considered as one of the best left-backs in world football due to his performance with Bayern. 

Match Facts

• Argentina are unbeaten in the last nine matches
• Canada are unbeaten in their last three matches
• Argentina defeated them 2-0 in the opening round of the tournament

⁠Argentina vs Canada: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Argentina to win this match – 4/11 with Bet365
• Tip 2: Lionel Messi to score anytime – 1/1 with Sky Bet
• Tip 3: Total goals under 3.5 – 2/7  with William HILL

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