Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his side's second goal from the penalty spot during a Copa America soccer match against Bolivia at Arena Pantanal Stadium in Cuiaba, Brazil on June 28, 2021 (June 29 in Manila). AP PHOTOCUIABA, Brazil: Lionel Messi celebrated his record 148th international cap with two goals as Argentina trounced Bolivia 4-1 to clinch top spot in Copa America Group A on Monday (Tuesday in Manila). Argentina doubled their lead on 33 minutes when Gomez was brought down in the area by Bolivia's Diego Bejarano. Bolivia got their first shot on goal shortly afterwards, Jeyson Chura's ferocious long-range effort forcing Argentina goalkeeper Franco Armani into a diving save at full stretch. Argentina responded swiftly though, substitute Lautaro Martinez tapping in from close range in the 65th minute just two minutes after coming on for Aguero.

Source: Manila Times June 29, 2021 13:07 UTC