Martinez cracker helps Colombia past Argentina


Soccer Football - Copa America Brazil 2019 - Group B - Argentina v Colombia - Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, Brazil - June 15, 2019 ColombiaÕs Duvan Zapata in action with ArgentinaÕs Nicolas Otamendi REUTERS/Rodolfo Buhrer

SALVADOR, Brazil (Reuters) - Roger Martinez scored an outstanding goal as Colombia beat Argentina 2-0 in an exciting finale to a Copa America Group B opener on Saturday that burst into life after a sluggish start.

Just as Colombia looked like being overwhelmed by a dangerous-looking Argentina side, substitute Martinez controlled a cross-field ball on the left wing in the 71st minute before cutting across the area and smashing it into the far top corner.

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