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Fans shared their opinion as Argentina defeated Chile to advance to the knockout stages of the 2024 Copa America. The match at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, ended 1-0 in favor of Lionel Messi and company on Tuesday, June 26.
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After a goalless first half, La Albiceleste found their winner through Lautaro Martínez in the 88th minute. With two wins in two 2024 Copa America matches, the defending champions are atop Group A with six points. They are through to the quarter-finals with one group-stage game remaining.
Fans took to social media to express their views on Argentina's performance against Chile. While some celebrated the victory, others were critical of the Messi-led side's display as they felt Chile deserved the win.
Here are some reactions on X:
"Best team in the world 🔥🔥🔥"
"Chile was robbed 😭"
"chile have been the better team today and got robbed by the refs," chimed in another fan.
"This game proved to me that Copa is harder than the Euro,no European team could handle such a physical game."
"This game has been clear of every game at the Euros so far. Copa America > Euros"
"This pitch is messed up, the bounce of the ball is insanely ridiculous. Well fought victory for Argentina," posted another.
"I’ve never seen a single player in football history get carried as badly as Messi"
While another wrote:
"Argentina players were so selfish today and if they continue like this, they should forget about winning the Copa America 🤦🏿💔"
La Albiceleste will next face Peru in the 2024 Copa America at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday, June 29.
Chile head coach Ricardo Gareca speaks about Messi after 2024 Copa America clash vs Argentina
In the post-match conference, Chile head coach Ricardo Gareca spoke about Argentina skipper Lionel Messi.
The 66-year-old manager said (via @marirrovarela on X):
"We were able to neutralize Messi, but he is very involved in the Cup."
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni, meanwhile, praised Gareca after the match and said (via @VarskySports on X):
"The victory is deserved. The match was not easy. It was won at the least expected moment. The team continued to believe, attack and always show their face. Argentina made all the expenses. Chile is very well worked. Ricardo (Gareca) is doing it good."
La Albiceleste are the joint-most successful team at the Copa America alongside Uruguay, with both nations winning the title 15 times each.
