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Messi Wins International Trophy as Argentina Down Brazil 1-0 in Copa America Final -By Shereefdeen Sawe
Brazil was notoriously dangerous in the counter-attack, enough to make sure that Argentina spent the rest of the second-half under the cosh, but all attempts to get themselves out of the 1-0 jail fell through at Maracana. Neymar Jr was unplayable but could not muster a moment of magic to win his second Copa American title after a fierce showdown with his former teammate , Lionel Messi.
Angel Di Maria Scored the sumptuous game-winner as Argentina ended 28 years trophy drought on Sunday in Copa America final against Brazil. Messi’s Argentina now made its 15th Copa America title , being the first for the Barcelona star after losing four devastating finals of the tournament.
Argentina took the only lead of the game through Angel Di Maria courtesy an immaculate long-range pass from De Paul before the break. The Brazilian defence was caught sleeping when De Paul set up Di Maria who settled the ball well before punishing the defending champions Brazil.
Brazil was notoriously dangerous in the counter-attack, enough to make sure that Argentina spent the rest of the second-half under the cosh, but all attempts to get themselves out of the 1-0 jail fell through at Maracana. Neymar Jr was unplayable but could not muster a moment of magic to win his second Copa American title after a fierce showdown with his former teammate , Lionel Messi.
The six-times Ballon D’or winner, Lionel Messi has now won a major international trophy, one which has been sadly escaping away from him for years. Not only did he win the trophy, the Argentina captain became the joint top scorer after scoring four goals and the best player of the tournament.
