Published 10:11 IST, June 15th 2021

Copa America results: Argentina held to 1-1 draw, Romero stars for Paraguay with hat-trick

Copa America results: Alejandro Romero scored a hat-trick as Paraguay thrashed Bolivia while Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw against Chile on Monday.

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Copa America saw two excellent encounters as Argentina kicked off ir campaign with a match against fellow South American powerhouses Chile, while Paraguay squared off against Bolivia in ir tournament opener on Tuesday. Here is more on Copa America results, latest Copa America 2021 scores alongside or details of both se clashes. 

Who won in Copa America last night? Paraguay thrash Bolivia to top Zona Sur  

Bolivia started off match well getting an early le within first 10 minutes of class with hosts pushed on backfoot. Heing into second half after trailing visitors by a narrow goal, Paraguay came out all guns blazing as Alejandro Romero h a night to remember with 26-year-old Al-Taawoun player scoring a second-half hat-trick to help his team register an incredible comeback and walk away with three points from clash.

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His heroics' also saw Paraguay claim first spot and be highest-ranked team in group consisting of teams like Argentina, Uraguay, and Chile at end of first round. Paraguay will be eager to carry on ir winning momentum when ir lock horns with Argentina next with Bolivia set up for a meeting against Chile in ir upcoming encounter.

Copa America results last night: Argentina drop points against Chile

Argentina started off ir Copa America 2021 campaign with great intent as Lionel Messi and co. entered match following an amazing run of form and were eager to start ir campaign on a positive note with a win over fellow South American giants Chile on ir mind.

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Making it largely in Argentina vs Chile highlights, Lionel Messi handed Argentina much-needed breakthrough at  half-hour mark in game with FC Barcelona star scoring a stunning free-kick to hand his team early le in match. He was a constant menace for  Chilean defense as 33-year old striker consistently managed to find pockets of space and threaten his opponents' goal by creating chances for not just himself but also his teammates on Monday.

Heing in half-time, with a 1-0 le against ir name, Argentina was cruising through match and seem to walk away with three points at end of 90 minutes. Although Emiliano Martinez stood up and managed to stop Arturo Vidal's penalty kick, Chile's Eduardo Vargas came back to find back on net and bring match down to a 1-1 draw.

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Argentina failed to compile on Messi's brilliance amidst Copa America results last night and will be eager to avoid repeating mistake as y look to help FC Barcelona attacker fulfill his dream of winning a national title with Argentina this year.

Argentina vs Chile highlights

 

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10:11 IST, June 15th 2021