On 30 June, the group stage of the Copa America continued, with defending champions Argentina taking on Peru. Messi was absent due to injury in this game, and the Argentine team, which had already qualified in advance, defeated the opponent 2-0 with Lautaro's brace, and won all three games in the group stage to advance.
【Starting lineup】
Argentina: 23-Martinez/4-Montiel, 6-Pezzella, 19-Otamendi, 3-Tagliafico/14-Pallasos, 5-Paredes, 16-Lo Celso/11-Di Maria, 17-Garnacho, 22-Lautaro
Peru: 1-Galese/3-Corso, 5-Zambrano, 6-Marcos Lopez, 22-Culens, 11-Brian Reina/8-Peña, 16-Cartagena, 20-Flores/7-Andy Burrow, 9-Paolo Guerrero
【Wonderful Review】
In the 26th minute of the first half, Argentina got a free kick opportunity in front, and Paredes' direct shot was saved by the Peruvian goalkeeper.
In the 40th minute, Di Maria cut inside on the right and fired a shot from a corner that was too high for Peruvian goalkeeper Galeise.
Shortly after the start of the second half, Di Maria sent in a pass and Lautaro slotted home a deft shot past the goalkeeper to give Argentina a 1-0 lead.
In the 55th minute, Argentina took a corner kick and Tagliafico scored a goal, but the goal was disallowed because Lo Celso interfered with the goalkeeper in an offside position.
In the 72nd minute, Montiel crossed, Castillo blocked the ball with his arm in the penalty area, the referee blew for a penalty, and Paredes shot the neutral post from the spot.
In the 86th minute, Lautaro grabbed the ball after scrambling in front, and then scored twice with a volley to help Argentina change the score to 2-0.
In the 89th minute, Zanerato hit the post with a header in the box, and the ball bounced off the post.
【Standings】
Argentina won all three games and accumulated 9 points, and the group leader entered the quarterfinals. Peru has 1 draw and 2 losses, only 1 point, and is at the bottom of the group.