2021 Copa America: Messi Lifts Argentina To Copa Win

2021 Copa America: Messi Lifts Argentina To Copa Win By Admin Lionel Messi set up the winner as Argentina edged rivals Uruguay 1-0 to claim their first victory of the 2021 Copa America in Brasilia on Saturday, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Argentina, who have not lifted the Copa America since 1993, had drawn 1-1 with Chile in their opening game but secured three points thanks to Guido Rodriguez's first international goal in the 13th minute. Messi pulled the strings for 14-time Copa runners-up La Albiceleste beaten finalists in 2015 and 2016 with his cross from the left flank finding Real Betis midfielder Rodriguez for his winner, which snapped Argentina's run of three consecutive draws while extending their unbeaten streak to 15 matches. Uruguay, playing their first game of this year's CONMEBOL tournament, were left frustrated by a resolute Argentina, while they were left to bemoan a first-half penalty shout which was turned down. 22-year-old England-born Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton scores his first international goal as Chile beat Bolivia 1-0. Ben Brereton, who qualifies for the South American country through his mother, flew to Brazil as a new team-mate of Arturo Vidal, Alexis Sanchez and Eduardo Vargas, not knowing how often he would feature in the tournament. After coming on against Argentina as a second-half sub with 'Brereton Diaz' emblazoned across the back of his shirt, the Under-19 European Championship winner with England in 2017 earned a start on Saturday against Bolivia and made himself a hero among his newfound fanbase.