Brazil vs Argentina Head to Head Record: Ahead of Copa America 2019 Semi-Final Clash, Here Are Match Results of Last 5 BRA vs ARG Encounters!
Brazil hosting the tournament have often found not able to cope up with the pressure of playing in front of their capacity home fans. The memories of the 7-1 thrashing at the hands of Germany in 2014 will linger on the minds of the players as take on Argentina, finalist of the last two editions. Argentina last won the Copa America back in 1993 and ever since that famous triumph, it has been a case of so near yet so far for La Albiceleste.
Brazil vs Argentina, the first Copa America 2019 semi-final will take place on July 3 (Indian Time). Brazil and Argentina games are often considered the El Clasico of international football with a galaxy of stars in action. The two teams will meet again to decide the first finalist of the Copa America 2019 in what promises to be a high octane game. Brazil hosting the tournament have often found not able to cope up with the pressure of playing in front of their capacity home fans. The memories of the 7-1 thrashing at the hands of Germany in 2014 will linger on the minds of the players as take on Argentina, finalist of the last two editions. Argentina last won the Copa America back in 1993 and ever since that famous triumph, it has been a case of so near yet so far for La Albiceleste. A look back at their last five games. BRA vs ARG, Copa America 2019: Brazil Focusing On Positives Ahead of Argentina Semi-Final at Traumatic Venue.
Argentina 0 – 1 Brazil – 16th October 2018
A 90th-minute winner from Brazil defender won Brazil this international friendly against arch-rivals Argentina. In a game of few openings, both the sides created little of sorts. Despite having players like Mauro Icardi and Paulo Dybala, Argentina had just one shot at goal in the game with 37 percent possession of the ball. Brazil vs Argentina, Copa America 2019 Semi-Final Match: Coach Tite Losing Sleep Ahead of BRA vs ARG Clash!
Argentina 1 – 0 Brazil – 9th June 2017
Argentina defeated Brazil thanks to a solitary goal from Gabriel Mercado just at the stroke of half time. Argentina had Lionel Messi and Gonzalo Higuain leading their attack while Brazil too had the likes of Gabriel Jesus in the team. In the second half, Brazil forced a couple of good saves from Sergio Romero but Argentina held on to their lead. Brazil Vs Argentina Copa America 2019 Semi-Final: ARG Waiting For Messi Magic to Make an Appearance!
Brazil 3 – 0 Argentina – 10th November 2016
In the 2018 World Cup qualifier game, hosts Brazil blanked Argentina 3-0 with Neymar, Paulinho and Phillipe Coutinho finding the back of the net. The Argentina defence could not weather the onslaught of the wave after wave of Brazilian attack with their front three creating several chances.
Argentina 1 – 1 Brazil – 14th November 2015
It was early on in the 2018 World Cup qualification that Brazil travelled to Argentina and came away with a hard-fought draw. Ezequiel Lavezzi had given the home side the lead but Brazil equalised in the second half with a Lucas Lima strike in the 58th minute.
Argentina 0 -2 Brazil – 11th October 2014
A brace from Diego Tardelli helped Brazil defeat Argentina in an international friendly held in China. Tardelli scored in each of the halves for the Selecao in a game they dominated from start till the end. Lionel Messi fluffed his lines from the penalty spot for Argentina in what was their only clear cut goal scoring opportunity.
Argentina have found Brazil tough to beat over the years and it will take a special effort from Lionel Messi and his team to stop the Selecao’s juggernaut.
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