Lautaro Martínez double for Argentina sinks Peru in Copa América

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Lautaro Martínez double for Argentina sinks Peru in Copa América

  • Striker scores for world champions in 47th and 86th minutes
  • Lionel Messi rested as Argentina start with second string XI

Lautaro Martínez struck twice in the second half to help Argentina’s second string beat Peru 2-0 at the Copa América on Saturday and finish top of Group A, knocking Peru out of the tournament. Martínez, featuring in the starting line-up for the first time in the competition, found the net in the 47th and 86th minutes, scoring for a third straight match.

The Inter Milan striker firstly finished off a flowing move, coolly chipping the ball over Peru keeper Pedro Gallese, and repeated the trick to seal the winl after some sloppy defending by Peru.

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