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Desk of positions for Group A of the Copa América 2024. Credit score: Composition Infobae
Expectations had been excessive for the third spherical of the 2024 Copa América. This Saturday, June 29, the final spherical of Group A of the competitors was performed, with Peru, Argentina, Canada and Chile as protagonists, and the whole lot was already determined. The ‘albiceleste’ had secured their qualification to the subsequent stage of the Conmebol match, however the different three groups needed to combat on the ultimate day for the final spot.
The crew that has Lionel Messi as its important determine began its protection for the continental title on the suitable foot, after beating Canada (2-0) and Chile (1-0) within the first two days. These optimistic outcomes allowed them to advance to the subsequent part of the competitors, no matter their end result on the ultimate date in opposition to Peru.
It’s for this favorable purpose that Lionel Scaloni -DT of the gaucho squad- determined to make use of an alternate lineup in his final problem, however nothing might cease him from getting a brand new victory to complete this spherical with an ideal rating (9 factors out of 9 attainable). By beating the Peruvian crew with a rating of 2-0 after a double by Lautaro Martínez, the present world champion secured its first place and awaits its opponent within the quarterfinals.
For its half, the Canadian crew additionally secured its place within the subsequent stage regardless of its tie with Chile. The rating didn’t transfer within the duel performed in Orlando, so it ended goalless, and this end result was sufficient for the ‘Canucks’ to maintain the opposite spot. Nevertheless, there have been controversies concerned that brought on annoyance and complaints from the ‘purple’.
The controversial strikes in Chile-Canada
It’s value mentioning that these two Group A matches happened concurrently, as decided by Conmebol, in order that no crew can take benefit figuring out the earlier results of one other.
Argentina established itself because the true chief of the desk with an ideal rating. Canada adopted, which closed its participation on this group stage of the 2024 Copa América in the easiest way. In the meantime, Chile and Peru completed within the final positions after the tip of the third day. That is how the collection ended:
Group A standings of the 2024 Copa América. Credit score: Seize
Group A would be the first to shut within the 2024 Copa América with these two engaging matches; nonetheless, the motion on this first spherical of the competitors will nonetheless prolong till Tuesday, July 2, when the final matches of Group D might be performed. After that, there might be a two-day break and the ball will roll once more within the subsequent stage of the match.
The quarterfinals of the Conmebol competitors are scheduled to happen from Thursday, July 4 to Saturday, the sixth of the identical month. It’s value mentioning that along with the Argentine crew, the Venezuelan and Colombian groups have additionally ensured their presence on this stage of the match the place the perfect eight are named, after profitable with wonderful performances within the first two days of the group stage.
