🏆 Angel Di Maria lifts Argentina to Copa América glory over Brazil | OneFootball

Argentina beat arch rivals Brazil in the Copa América final on Saturday to end a 28-year wait for senior international silverware.

Scorers: Di Maria 22′

Argentina had the better of the early proceedings, and were rewarded for their effective game plan just after the 20-minute mark.

Brazil’s left-back Renan Lodi failed to cut out Rodrigo de Paul’s long pass, allowing Angel Di Maria to send an exquisite lob over the stranded Ederson.

It would prove to be one of Argentina’s two efforts on target.

Richarlison thought he had equalised for the Selecão early in the second half, only for it to be rightly chalked off for his offside offence in the build up.

Spurred on by the home crowd at the Maracanã, Brazil camped deep in the Argentina half as the clock ticked down in an increasingly fractious encounter.

Lionel Messi had a glorious chance to seal the victory two minutes to go, but stumbled at the vital moment with only goalkeeper Ederson to beat.

The Argentina captain produced an unsually subdued performance, but he will care little about that after finally leading his country to a major title at the ripe age of 34.