At 8:00 a.m. Beijing time on July 10th, the much-anticipated America's Cup Semi-Final kicked off with passion and anticipation, as Argentina and Canada battled it out for the ticket to the final. Under the early sunshine, the players of both teams stepped onto the green field in full spirit, and the air was filled with tension and excitement.
At the beginning of the first half, Argentina showed its delicate footwork and tacit cooperation. In the 20th minute, the deadlock on the field was broken, Alvarez, in a quick counter-attack, with his keen sense of goal and precise shot, opened the first record for Argentina, leading Canada 1-0. After the goal, Argentina's morale was boosted and they continued to put pressure on their opponents, while Canada looked a bit flustered and struggled to organize an effective attack.
Instead of letting their guard down because of the lead, Argentina continued to intensify their attack. In the 55th minute, Enzo's shot in front of the penalty area was parried out by the opponent's goalkeeper, but Messi's sharp foot extended and gently dabbed the ball into the goal, and this subtle cooperation extended Argentina's lead to 2-0. Messi's goal not only showed his calmness and determination as a leader of the team, but also once again proved his scoring ability at the critical moment.
The pace of the game slowed down a bit, but there were still moments of excitement on both sides. Alvarez's failure to capitalize on a great one-touch chance was a bit unfortunate, but it didn't detract from Argentina's overall good form. On the other hand, Canada's core player, Alfonso Davies, retired due to injury, which undoubtedly dealt a huge blow to the team, and their attacking force was weakened as a result.
As the final whistle approached, Argentina managed to keep the 2-0 scoreline until the end, advancing to the Copa America final. Their opponent will be the winner of the other semifinal match between Colombia and Uruguay, which will be played later.
