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Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez performed his half as Argentina booked their spot within the ultimate of Copa America, the place they may play Facundo Pellistri’s Uruguay or Colombia on Sunday evening (Monday morning UK time).
The Argentines needed to overcome a cussed Canadian group who have been enjoying of their first ever Copa America semi-final.
La Albiceleste gained 2-0 by way of targets from Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi. They shaded possession with 51% of the ball and had 11 pictures to Canada’s 9.
The World champions had some clear probabilities within the first half to increase their lead however Canada fought again within the second half to make a sport of it.
Lisandro Martinez put in one other stable show as he helped his aspect preserve a fourth clear sheet in 5 matches.
In actual fact, they haven’t conceded a aim when United’s quantity six has been on the pitch, as Ecuador’s equaliser within the quarter ultimate arrived after Martinez had already been subbed off.
El Carnicero was given a rating of 6.9 from Sofascore and made one clearance for his group in an expert effort.
He gained 100% of his floor duels however misplaced his solely aerial duel as Canada did not muster many clear-cut probabilities within the sport.
As a result of dominance of the holders, Martinez has had extra alternative to shine from a possession perspective somewhat than really defending within the match up to now.
He had 75 touches within the sport, finishing 64 of his 70 passes for a go success fee of 91%.
The centre again was additionally capable of progress the ball ahead for his group, finishing 4 out of his eight tried lengthy balls.
Martinez opened his account for his nationwide aspect towards Ecuador within the final spherical and confirmed his growing goal-scoring risk with one other shot off course in the course of the match.
He has definitely consolidated himself as a fixture in Argentina’s beginning line up and this may solely come as excellent news to Manchester United followers, who can solely profit from a wholesome, assured and glad Martinez.
He’ll play an much more vital function subsequent yr as United try to signal Matthijs de Ligt, Jarrad Branthwaite and Leny Yoro for defence, so he shall be important in helping any of those centre backs’ transition into United’s line of defense.
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