In a rematch of their opening game at the Copa America, Canada will face the reigning champions Argentina on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium, aiming to become the second CONCACAF side to make the final of this competition. Both teams advanced to the semi-finals via penalty shootouts, with Argentina defeating Ecuador and Canada edging Venezuela, both matches ending 1-1 after 90 minutes.
Argentina's Emiliano Martinez was instrumental in their quarter-final victory, showcasing his goalkeeping prowess in the shootout against Ecuador. This match marks Argentina's fifth successive trip to the Copa America semi-finals, having advanced beyond this stage in seven of their previous eight attempts, with the only exception being a loss to Brazil in 2019.
Lionel Scaloni's men have been defensively solid, conceding only once in this tournament. However, they haven't maintained a clean sheet in a Copa America semi-final since 2016 when they defeated the USA 4-0. Argentina's impressive run includes an unbeaten streak of 10 matches across all competitions, with only three goals conceded during this period.
Since losing their opening match to Argentina, Canada has shown significant improvement, conceding just once in their last three fixtures. Jesse Marsch's side has become only the third CONCACAF team to reach the Copa America semi-finals in their debut appearance, following Honduras and Mexico. They are also the first team from the region to make it this far since the USA in 2016.
Canada's journey to the semi-finals has been marked by defensive stability, having conceded only three goals in their last five encounters across all competitions. In their last nine competitive fixtures, they haven't conceded an opening-half goal but have been outscored 7-1 in the final 45 minutes of their last six games. Despite two previous heavy defeats to Argentina, their 2-0 loss in the opening match of this tournament is the only time Canada has lost to a CONMEBOL side in a continental competition this century.
Lionel Messi, who missed their final group fixture as a precaution, returned for the quarter-finals alongside Lautaro Martinez, the tournament's top scorer with four goals. Angel Di Maria was an unused substitute in the last match, while Lisandro Martinez scored his first international goal.
Jacob Shaffelburg scored Canada's second goal of the tournament in their quarter-final match. Despite missing two penalties in the shootout, Canada advanced thanks to Maxime Crepeau's heroics, saving two spot kicks.
Canada has been a surprise package at this tournament, but the depth and quality of Argentina's squad may prove too much. Although Canada gave Argentina a tough match in their opening encounter, Argentina's array of match-winners should secure their place in the final.
在首场比赛的复赛中,加拿大将于周二在大都会体育场迎战卫冕冠军阿根廷队,目标是成为第二个进入美洲杯决赛的中北美和加勒比地区的球队。两支球队都通过点球大战进入半决赛,阿根廷击败厄瓜多尔,加拿大险胜委内瑞拉,两场比赛都在90分钟后以1比1结束。
阿根廷队的埃米利亚诺·马丁内斯(Emiliano Martinez)在四分之一决赛的胜利中发挥了重要作用,在对阵厄瓜多尔的点球大战中展示了他的门将能力。本场比赛是阿根廷连续第五次进入美洲杯半决赛,此前8次有7次进入半决赛,唯一的例外是2019年输给巴西。
莱昂内尔·斯卡罗尼的球队防守稳固,在本届杯赛中只丢了一次球。然而,自2016年4-0击败美国队以来,他们还没有在美洲杯半决赛中保持零封。阿根廷令人印象深刻的战绩包括在各项赛事中连续10场不败,在此期间只丢了3球。
自首场比赛输给阿根廷队以来,加拿大表现出了显著的进步,在最近三场比赛中只丢了一球。杰西·马什(Jesse Marsch)的球队成为继洪都拉斯和墨西哥之后第三支首次参加美洲杯半决赛的中北美和加勒比地区足球队。他们也是自2016年美国队以来,第一支从该地区走到这么远的球队。
加拿大队的四强之旅的特点是防守稳定,在所有赛事的最近五次交锋中只丢了三个球。在最近的9场比赛中,他们没有在上半场失球,但在最近的6场比赛中,他们在最后45分钟被对手以7比1击败。尽管此前两次惨败于阿根廷队,但在本届杯赛的首场比赛中,他们以0比2的比分输给了阿根廷队,这是本世纪以来加拿大唯一一次在美洲足联的洲际比赛中输给球队。
作为预防措施,梅西错过了最后一场小组赛,他在四分之一决赛中与劳塔罗·马丁内斯(Lautaro Martinez)一起复出,后者是本届杯赛的最佳射手,打进了四球。迪玛利亚在上一场比赛中没有上场,而马丁内斯则打进了他的第一个国家队进球。
在四分之一决赛中,Jacob Shaffelburg为加拿大队打进了本届杯赛的第二个进球。尽管在点球大战中错失了两个点球,但由于马克西姆·克雷波(Maxime Crepeau)的英勇表现,加拿大成功扑救了两个点球。
加拿大队在本届世界杯上给人以惊喜,但阿根廷队的实力和深度可能会让人难以承受。尽管加拿大队在首场比赛中给了阿根廷队一场艰难的比赛,但阿根廷队的一系列比赛胜利者应该能确保他们进入决赛。