No Messi, no problem as Argentina down Peru

Argentina defeated Peru 2-0 in their Copa America match, despite Messi’s absence due to injury. Lautaro Martinez scored both goals, securing Argentina’s place in the quarter-finals as Group A winners. In another Group A match, Canada held Chile to a 0-0 draw, advancing to the quarter-finals. Chile’s chances were hampered by Gabriel Suazo’s early dismissal. Argentina will face the Group B runner-up in the quarter-finals, while Canada will play the Group B winners. AFP