Category: Argentina
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Argentina 6-1 Paraguay: La Albiceleste victory secures place in final
Embed from Getty Images Argentina breezed past Paraguay to book their place in the final of Copa America 2015. Paraguay had the first chance of the game as a long ball to Nelson Haedo Valdez was headed down to Roque Santa Cruz, but the former Malaga man shot wide with his volley. Argentina’s opening effort…
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Argentina 0-0 Colombia: Argentina win on 5-4 penalties
Embed from Getty Images The first side to progress to semi-final 2 was Argentina as they overcame Colombia on penalties in a tight match-up in Viña del Mar. Argentina forced David Ospina to make an early save as Ángel Di María crossed well and Javier Pastore poked the ball towards goal. From the resulting corner…
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Argentina 1-0 Jamaica: La Albiceleste fortunate to top Group B
Embed from Getty Images Argentina could top the group with a victory over already eliminated Jamaica, but La Albiceleste were through to the quarters regardless. They started strongly with Lionel Messi, on his 100th appearance for the national team, looking to be his usual menacing self. Higuain had a couple of minor chances early on…
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Otamendi fuels further Man United talk ahead of potential Valencia departure
Embed from Getty Images Argentina centre-back Nicolas Otamendi has backed his agent’s claims that the 27-year-old wants to leave Valencia this summer. Earlier this year Otamendi’s agent Eugenio Lopez spoke with Cadena Ser. “Nicolas told Salvo to his face that he wanted to leave Valencia in the summer,” Lopez stated. “Nico is going to do…
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Argentina 1-0 Uruguay: Agüero goal snatches vital victory
Embed from Getty Images A heavily anticipated match-up between reigning champions Uruguay and pre-tournament favourites Argentina proved to be a low scoring affair in La Serena. Argentina started well with Ángel Di María looking to be in good form, forcing Fernando Muslera into an early save. In the 20th minute Lionel Messi glided past two…
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Argentina 2-2 Paraguay: Messi and co. denied by persistent Paraguay
Embed from Getty Images ‘Tata’ Martino’s side threw away a two goal lead in the most exciting game of the tournament so far, as Paraguay pulled off a sensational comeback. Argentina got off to a strong start, dominating the opening stages, which saw a high number of corners delivered by Ángel Di María. One in…
