(VIDEO) Copa América Highlights: Argentina vs Perú
Argentina secured a 2-0 victory over Peru, with goals from 'El Toro' Lautaro Martínez, clinching nine points from a possible nine, ensuring the top spot in Group A, and delivering a painful farewell to Peru, who ended with just one point in this Copa America.
Despite Argentina's dominant possession throughout the match, the Albiceleste couldn't break through Peru's defense in the first half. Even though Peru needed a win, they failed to threaten Emiliano Martínez's goal.
Argentina's attempts included Alejandro Garnacho's forays, well-marked by Sonne Christensen, while Pedro Gallese denied Leandro Paredes from scoring with a free-kick aimed at the top corner (25') and blocked a close-range shot from Gio Lo Celso (44'), representing the two clearest chances of the first half.
In the second half, Lautaro Martínez made the difference, establishing himself as Argentina's standout player in the Copa America, scoring the winning goals in the 47th and 86th minutes.