Brazil 2-0 Argentina: It’s heartbreak for Lionel Messi again on the international stage as Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino send Tite’s side into the Copa America final at the Maracana
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Brazil beat arch-rivals Argentina in the semi-finals of the Copa America
Gabriel Jesus broke the deadlock for the hosts inside 20 minutes on Tuesday
Jesus then created a goal for Roberto Firmino to double the lead for Brazil
Lionel Messi’s search for an international trophy with Argentina goes on
Jesus smashed his effort past goalkeeper Franco Armani during the first half on Tuesday
Here it was, the one they had all been waiting for. A semi-final showdown between the two biggest rivals in international football.
A clash that was meant to save a tournament dogged by low attendances and dodgy pitches, which thankfully didn’t fail to deliver.
The host nation’s limp support also blasted since their opening fixture against Bolivia, finally it had woken up to Copa America fever.
