Brazil vs Argentina (2-0)
Brazil affected into their initial Copa America final since 2007 with a Brazil vs Argentina 2-0 convert Argentina in the urban center on a weekday.
Gabriel Christ asterisked for Tite’s men, rating the opener before putting in place Roberto Firmino’s sealer within the semi-final at the Estadio Mineirao.
Led by Lionel Messi, Argentina had their possibilities, touch the woodwork doubly through the star forward and Sergio Aguero.
But their possibilities were dotted by Firmino’s 71st-minute goal as eight-time champions Brazil reached the decider.
In what was a frantic begin, Leandro Paredes went shut for Argentina, his powerful effort from vary going only over.
Jesus had seen bright early, and he opened the rating for Brazil within the nineteenth minute.
Dani Alves did brightly unharness Firmino down the proper aspect of the realm, the forward crossing for Christ to convert from shut vary.
As Brazil appeared content to sit down back once their opener, Argentina went on the point of AN equalizer on the time unit mark.
Philippe Coutinho had an excellent probability of doubling Brazil’s lead within the 56th minute, the offender blazing over once being established following an exquisite flip by Christ.
And, merely a moment later, Argentina hit the woodwork once more, Messi’s volley from the left aspect of the realm bouncing off the post once a blocked Lautaro Martinez shot fell to the star.
Argentina continued to dominate as they hunted for AN equalizer, Messi’s 20-yard free-kick well saved by Alisson within the 66th minute.
Instead, Brazil struck at the counter-attack to double their lead because of some beautiful work from Christ.
Goals
19′ | Brazil | Gabriel Jesus |
71′ | Brazil | R. Firmino |
Brazil Lineups
1 | Alisson |
13 | Dani Alves |
4 | Marquinhos |
2 | Thiago Silva |
12 | Alex Sandro |
8 | Arthur |
5 | Casemiro |
9 | Gabriel Jesus |
11 | Philippe Coutinho |
19 | Everton |
20 | Roberto Firmino |
Argentina Lineups
1 | Franco Armani |
2 | Juan Foyth |
6 | Germán Pezzella |
17 | Nicolás Otamendi |
3 | Nicolás Tagliafico |
16 | Rodrigo De Paul |
5 | Leandro Paredes |
8 | Marcos Acuña |
10 | Lionel Messi |
9 | Sergio Agüero |
22 | Lautaro Martínez |
Brazil vs Argentina Match Statistics
Brazil |
Argentina |
|
4 | Shots Total | 14 |
3 | Shots on goal | 2 |
1 | Shots off goal | 6 |
0 | Shots blocked | 6 |
3 | Shots inside box | 4 |
1 | Shots outside box | 10 |
12 | Fouls | 19 |
6 | Corners | 4 |
1 | Offsides | 0 |
2 | Saves | 1 |
49% | Possession Time | 51% |