DBasia.news – Argentina national team swallowed a defeat when facing Colombia at Arena Fonte Nova Stadium, Sunday (16/5) WIB. Argentina lost 0-2 in the opening match of Group B Copa America 2019. Despite losing, Lionel Messi never raised the white flag.
Argentina failed to take advantage of possession. Roger Martinez’s goal in the 71st minute and Duvan Zapata’s 86th minute goal failed to be answered. As a result, Argentina did not get points.
The defeat was a severe blow to Lionel Messi and his mates. Understandably, in this edition, Argentina has set a target to break the fasting title.
However, these minor results will not dampen the fighting spirit of the Argentine national team. At present, Argentina occupies the position of caretaker in Group B.
“There are positive things after this defeat. We are ready to accept a new challenge,” said Lionel Messi after the game as reported by the Goal.
“There is no time to complain. We have to look forward, raise our heads, and keep going. There are still many matches ahead,” continued the megastar
Messi asked the Argentine players to make the defeat against Colombia as a lesson. “We will consider it a lesson for the upcoming match. We have to depend on ourselves,” Messi explained.
“It’s not easy to rise from a defeat, but we will beat Paraguay. We will return to a comfortable situation.
In the next match, Argentina will challenge Paraguay on June 19. Furthermore, La Albiceleste will meet Qatar in the final match of the 2019 Copa America Group B.