Echeverria Nunez Test Martinez As Chile Looks To End Losing Streak

Argentina Books Spot in Copa America Quarterfinals with 2-1 Win over Chile

Echeverria, Nunez Test Martinez as Chile Looks to End Losing Streak

Argentina Controls Possession, Dominates Shots and Corner Kicks

With a pivotal 2-1 victory over Chile on Tuesday, Argentina secured its place in the Copa America quarterfinals. The match, played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, saw Argentina take an early lead and fend off a late Chile rally to clinch the victory.

Argentina dominated the game from the start, controlling possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities. Lionel Messi opened the scoring in the 33rd minute with a penalty, and Lautaro Martinez doubled the lead just before halftime. Chile finally got on the scoreboard in the 57th minute through Eduardo Vargas, but Argentina held on for the win.

Argentina's dominance was evident in the statistics. The team outshot Chile 21-3 and had 11 corner kicks to Chile's zero. Chile didn't take its first shot on goal until the 72nd minute.

The match was also notable for a heated exchange between Messi and Chile's Gary Medel. The two players were involved in a clash in the first half, and Medel was shown a yellow card for his role in the incident.

Argentina's victory keeps them in contention for their first Copa America title since 1993. The team will face Paraguay in their final group stage match on Saturday before advancing to the quarterfinals.

Chile, meanwhile, is now in danger of missing out on the knockout stages. The team has lost both of its matches so far and needs a win over Uruguay in its final group stage match to have a chance at qualifying.