Falling to Brazil, Argentina and Messi continue to miss Copa America

Result Brazil 2 - 0 Argentina. Goals: Gabriel Jesus 19', Firmino 71'

At this time, Brazil is the team that is rated higher than Argentina because their squad has many quality players who have become famous. As for Argentina, although they are hungry for the title after 26 years of waiting, they are in the process of generational transition so they are rated lower than the home team.

Entering the match, it was not unexpected that Brazil was the team that dominated the match. They controlled the ball superiorly in the first half of the match, Brazil controlled the ball 61% compared to 39% of the away team Argentina.

Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring early for the home team. Photo: AFC

The home team's dominant performance was concretized by Gabriel Jesus' goal.

In the 19th minute, after a very well-coordinated and technical attack, Firmino crossed for Gabriel Jesus to score from close range into Argentina's net, opening the score.

With the opening goal, the home players played with more confidence. Brazil played slower. Argentina tried to control the midfield but could not create a breakthrough when Messi was always closely followed by Casemiro.

After a lackluster first half, Argentina began to have many good chances thanks to Messi's mobility. Most notably, the attack in the final minutes of the match. Messi made a pass into the home team's penalty area for Aguero to head the ball into the crossbar of goalkeeper Alisson. That was also the last notable situation of the first half. At the end of the first 45 minutes, host Brazil temporarily led Argentina with a score of 1-0.

Firmino doubled the gap for Brazil. Photo AFC

Argentina continued to rise in the second half, which was considered an opportunity for Brazil to score a goal after the sharp counter-attacks they created.

Messi finally had his most notable play of the match. In the 57th minute, the Argentina captain had a very technical left-footed shot but unfortunately the ball hit the post regrettably.

Argentina's stuttering offensive efforts will mean Brazil have more chances with sharp counter-attacks.

In the 71st minute, from a quick counter-attack, Gabriel Jesus used his speed and strength to eliminate Argentina's central defenders and then passed the ball to Firmino to tap into an empty net, doubling the gap for Brazil.

Messi once again missed out on the National title. Photo AFC

With a 2-goal lead and a solid defense, Brazil were almost certain to win. They continued to play a sharp counter-attacking style, making Argentina's efforts even more hopeless.

In the end, Brazil won the final with a score of 2-0. The Samba dancers won the right to play in the final and their opponents will be Chile or Peru, these 2 teams will meet each other in the remaining semi-final match taking place tomorrow, July 4.

Starting lineup:

Brazil: Alisson; Dani Alves, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos (Miranda 64'), Alex Sandro; Arthur, Casemiro; Everton (Willian 46'), Firmino, Coutinho; Jesus (Allan 80').

Argentina: Armani; Foyth, Pezzella, Otamendi, Tagliafico (Dybala 85'); Paredes, De Paul (Lo Celso 66'), Acuña (Di Maria 59'); Messi; Martínez, Agüero.