Argentina is ready to defend their title in Copa America, by trying to clinch their spots in the last two, with a win over Canada. During their Quarterfinals meeting, both squads did not do well, but ae fortunate to win on penalties. Argentina have been impressive during their group stage, but somehow stumbled during the Quarterfinals. Heading into this match, Argentina are aiming to enter the finals, with a chance of defending their title. Meanwhile, for Canada, they are considered as the dark horses of the contest, exceeding expectations. This will be a tough matchup for Canada, but they can punch above for this match. The semi-finals meeting between these two teams is on July 10, 2024, at 8:00 AM (GMT+8).
Argentina FC
They secured a victory against Ecuador in the semi-finals of the Copa America tournament, marking their fifth consecutive trip to the semi-finals. The Argentines have advanced beyond this phase in seven of their previous eight attempts, losing to Brazil in 2019. A semi-final triumph would mark the first time they make the Copa America final as the defending champions since 1959. Despite only conceding once in the competition, the Argentines have not maintained a clean sheet in the Copa America semi-finals since 2016, when they defeated the hosts 4-0 in the United States. They have not lost in a major tournament on US soil since Romania beat them 3-2 in the 1994 World Cup round of 16.
Argentina’s Lionel Messi returned to the team after missing their final group fixture due to a sore hamstring. Lautaro Martinez started as the top goalscorer, while Angel Di Maria was an unused substitute in the quarter-finals. Nicolas Otamendi earned his 115th career cap, and Lisandro Martinez scored his first international goal.
Canada FC
The Canadian Canucks have shown significant improvement since losing their first match to the Argentines (2-0). They are averaging just one conceded goal in their last three fixtures. They are the third CONCACAF team to qualify for the semi-finals in their debut appearance, and the first in the region since the USA in 2016. This will be the fifth time the Canucks are in the semi-finals of a continental tournament this century, having only advanced beyond this stage on two occasions. The Canucks have shown more defensive stability since being beaten by the Netherlands in a pre-tournament friendly (4-0), conceding three goals in their last five encounters across all competitions.
Canada’s Tajon Buchanan is doubtful due to a tibia injury, while Ali Ahmed replaced Richie Laryea. Canada scored only the second goal, while Venezuela missed three, with Maxime Crepeau stopping two.
Prediction:
Argentina
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