Finalissima 2022: Argentina Crowned Champions
Argentina Defeats Italy 3-0
Full Match Recap and Statistics
Argentina emerged victorious in the inaugural Finalissima, defeating Italy by a convincing 3-0 scoreline at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. The match marked the first-ever meeting between the Copa America champions and the European champions.
The match was closely contested in the early stages, but Argentina took control of the proceedings after Lionel Messi opened the scoring in the 28th minute. Angel di Maria doubled Argentina's lead just minutes later, and Paulo Dybala sealed the victory with a goal in the second half.
The Finalissima was a highly anticipated event, and it lived up to expectations. Argentina's victory was a testament to their quality and their ability to rise to the occasion on the big stage. Italy, on the other hand, will be disappointed not to have won the match, but they can take heart from the fact that they gave a good account of themselves against a strong opponent.
Below is a recap of the match statistics:
- Possession: Argentina 54%, Italy 46%
- Shots: Argentina 15, Italy 10
- Shots on Target: Argentina 8, Italy 4
- Corner Kicks: Argentina 6, Italy 2
- Fouls: Argentina 12, Italy 10
- Yellow Cards: Argentina 1, Italy 2
- Red Cards: None
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