MIAMI: Argentina defied Lionel Messi’s injury to secure their perfect start to the Copa America on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Peru in Miami. Lautaro Martinez scored twice at Hard Rock Stadium to secure the win that sent Argentina into the quarter-finals as Group A winners. With Messi out with a right thigh injury and coach Lionel Scaloni suspended for one match, Argentina made nine changes to their starting XI at Hard Rock Stadium.
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