2024 Copa America Final Results: Lautaro Martinez's Goal Leads Argentina to Victory After Defeating Colombia's Fierce Resistance

Colombia tried to control the game again from the beginning of the second half. On the other hand, Argentina also tried to play more openly and speed up the tempo of the game.

In the 47th minute, Colombia's attack threatened Argentina's goal. Jhon Arias, who was standing free in the penalty box, fired a hard shot, but it still went wide.

Argentina soon took advantage of a melee in front of Colombia's goal. However, Messi and Alvarez's efforts were fruitless.

In the 54th minute, Colombia again failed to convert a goal-scoring opportunity. A high ball headed to the right of the goal by Davinson Sanchez, but it still went over.

It was Argentina's turn to almost score a goal against their opponents. Stabbing from the right side, Di Maria then kicked towards the goal, unfortunately the ball was still blocked by goalkeeper Camilio Vargas. Argentina's star Messi had less luck. He was forced to leave the field early, due to injury. On the bench, Messi was seen crying, regretting this incident.

Even so, the spirit of the Argentine players did not weaken one bit. This time they relied on Di Maria and Alvarez as the motor of their attack.

In the 75th minute, Argentina finally managed to score a goal through a quick attack. However, Nicolas Gonzalez's goal was disallowed by the referee because he was already in an offside position.

Five minutes later Colombia tried to score from a free kick. James Rodriguez's cross was headed by Cuesta but failed to penetrate the Argentine goal.

The Colombia vs Argentina match became increasingly tense as it entered the last five minutes of normal time. Both teams were still trying hard to break through their opponent's goal.

Entering injury time, Argentina again had a golden opportunity to score a goal against Colombia. However, Nicolas once again threw away the opportunity after the ball bounced up. Until the second half ended, there was still no goal, the match continued into extra time.