Argentina vs Chile: Everything To Know

Argentina vs Chile 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know

Date and Time:

The game took place on June 25, 2024, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.

First Half:

The match started with both teams displaying high energy and pressing each other. Chile aimed to disrupt Argentina’s passing game, while Argentina sought to control possession. Argentina had several close chances, with Lionel Messi orchestrating attacks. Chile’s defense held firm, denying Argentina any breakthroughs.

The midfield battle was intense, also with both teams trying to dictate play. Chile’s counter-attacks threatened Argentina’s defense, but they couldn’t find the net.

Second Half:

As the clock ticked down, tension mounted. Chile defended resolutely, frustrating Argentina’s forwards. The match seemed destined for a draw. In the 88th minute, Lautaro Martínez also capitalized on a rebound, slotting the ball past Chile’s goalkeeper. The stadium erupted as Argentina took the lead.

Desperate to equalize, Chile pushed forward. They won a few set-pieces but couldn’t convert. Argentina’s defense held firm until the final whistle.

Final Score:

• Argentina 1 – 0 Chile

Result:

Argentina secured a 1-0 victory over Chile.

Key Moment:

• • In the 88th minute, Lautaro Martínez scored from a rebound, sealing the win for Argentina and guaranteeing their spot in the Copa América quarterfinals¹.

Match Summary:

• Chile:
  • Possession: 38.8%
  • Shots on Goal: 3
  • Also Yellow Cards: 2
  • Corner Kicks: 0
  • Saves: 8
• Argentina:
  • Possession: 61.2%
  • Also Shots on Goal: 9
  • Yellow Cards: 0
  • Also Corner Kicks: 11
  • Saves: 3

Head-to-head record between Argentina and Chile in the Copa America:

• Total Matches: These two teams have faced each other 90 times.
• Wins:
  • Argentina: They have 58 wins against Chile.
  • Also Chile: La Roja has secured 6 wins.
• Draws: There have been a total of 26 draws between them.
• Recent Encounters:
  • The last meeting was during the World Cup South American Qualifiers in 2022, where Argentina won 2-1 with goals from Angel Di Maria and Lautaro Martinez (Ben Brereton temporarily tied for Chile) at the Municipal Stadium in Calama, Chile.
  • In the Copa America, they have met 29 times. Argentina has won 20, while there have been 9 draws. Chile has never beaten Argentina in regular time, although they won two finals (in 2015 and 2016) against Argentina on penalties.
  • Their most recent Copa America match was in the Brazil 2021 edition, where it also ended in a 1-1 draw. Lionel Messi scored for Argentina, and Eduardo Vargas equalized for Chile.