Argentina vs Colombia – Copa America final 2024: Martinez spares Messi tears to lift trophy after fan chaos
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LAUTARO MARTINEZ'S extra-time winner has fired Argentina to a second successive Copa America creating history in Miami!
The Inter Milan striker leaped off the bench to rifle home in the 112th minute as Lionel Scaloni's side became the first South American team to win three consecutive trophies.
Winning the Copa in 2021, and then the World Cup a year later set Scaloni up for success and this win, amid a backdrop of shameful scenes outside Hard Rock Stadium before kick-off, sealed the deal for the Albiceleste.
Lionel Messi was forced off in the second half with a badly swollen ankle in a game which was delayed for around 80 minutes after ticketless fans stormed into the stadium ahead of the start.
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Game delayed again
The Copa America final kickoff has been delayed until 9:15 pm ET after fans stormed the southwest gate at Hard Rock Stadium earlier this evening.
Gates have reopened at Hard Rock Stadium
Fans are being allowed into the stadium after security got the situation under control.
It is still possible that the start time could be delayed again, but players have made their way back onto the field.
Start time delayed again
The Copa America Final is expected to get underway at 8:45 pm ET.
Fans are still attempting to enter the stadium after the chaos that unfolded at the gates.