Argentina Advances to Knockout Stage of 2024 Copa America with a narrow 1-0 victory over Chile

Argentina secured their place in the knockout stage of the 2024 Copa America with a narrow 1-0 victory over Chile in Group A action. The decisive goal was scored by Lautaro Martínez in the 88th minute, sealing the win for Argentina in a tightly contested match.

The statistics reveal a dominant performance by Argentina, who controlled 62% of possession and took 22 shots, with 9 on target. In contrast, Chile managed only 3 shots, all of which were on target. Despite their limited opportunities, Chile held strong defensively until Martínez broke the deadlock late in the game.

Argentina's passing accuracy was impressive at 87%, completing 551 passes compared to Chile's 355 with a 76% accuracy rate. Discipline was relatively maintained, with Argentina committing 9 fouls and receiving no yellow cards, while Chile had 12 fouls and 2 yellow cards.

The match was held at MetLife Stadium, providing a thrilling spectacle for the fans. With this victory, Argentina now looks forward to their last Group game and the knockout stage, carrying the momentum from this hard-fought win.

Argentina's journey in the Copa America continues with high hopes and confidence, aiming to add another title to their illustrious football history.

Here is Group A Standings after the two Group Games:

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