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Argentina Beat Colombia 1-0 to win Copa America

POSTED ON July 15, 2024 •   Sports      BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara
Lautaro Martinez scored for Argentina in Copa America final l Credit: AP Photo

Argentina, the defending champions, clinched their 16th Copa America title with a 1-0 victory over Colombia, thanks to a goal from substitute Lautaro Martinez in extra time at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida on Sunday. 

Martinez, who had been the tournament's top scorer, received a precise pass from Giovani Lo Celso and chipped the ball over Colombian goalkeeper Camilo Vargas in the 112th minute, sparking jubilant celebrations among Argentina fans. 

This goal was Martinez's fifth of the tournament, solidifying his position as the top scorer and earning him the Golden Boot for Copa America 2024.
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