Live Commentary: Argentina 0-2 Colombia - as it happened

Roger Martinez and Duvan Zapata scored the goals as Colombia recorded a 2-0 win over Argentina in Saturday night's Copa America clash at the Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova.

Martinez's stunner in the 71st minute was followed by a late Duvan Zapata finish as Carlos Queiroz's side opened their Group B campaign with an impressive victory against an off-colour and disappointing Argentina outfit.

Read how it all unfolded in Sports Mole's text coverage of the action below.

12.59amSo there we have it. The referee brings the second period to a close with Colombia running out 2-0 winners over Argentina courtesy of goals from Roger Martinez and Duvan Zapata - what a performance from Queiroz's side! More disappointment for Argentina, meanwhile. Thanks for joining Sports Mole for our live coverage once again. See you next time!

FULL TIME:

90+5 minARGENTINA 0-2 COLOMBIA

YELLOW CARD!

90+4 minLerma (Colombia) is booked for a foul on Messi.

SHOT!

90+2 minLo Celso misses the Colombia post from distance and we are into the second of four additional minutes at the end of the match. Colombia are almost there.

90+1 minMessi again drives into the Colombia box but again Sanchez is across to make the challenge. There are some very angry and frustrated Argentina supporters inside the stadium here.

SAVE!

89 minComfortable save for Ospina to keep out a long-range Paredes free kick.

YELLOW CARD!

87 minDuvan Zapata (Colombia) is booked for removing his shirt to celebrate.

87 minGame, set and match?! Colombia have their second of the match as Duvan Zapata turns a low Lerma cross into the back of the net from close range. It is another brilliant goal from Colombia and surely it is enough to secure all three points against a poor Argentina side!

GOAL!

86 minARGENTINA 0-2 COLOMBIA (ZAPATA)

84 minAgain it is brilliant from Roger Martinez to win Colombia a free kick in an advanced position. The set piece is cleared by Otamendi, but more seconds have been wasted in Bahia.

82 minCOLOMBIA SUB! Duvan Zapata for Falcao is Colombia's third and final change.

82 minColombia will soon make their third change as this game enters its final 10 minutes. Mina and Sanchez have been outstanding at the heart of the Colombian defence tonight - just ask Messi.

80 minARGENTINA SUB! Suarez for Aguero in Argentina's final change of the night.

79 minBoth managers are preparing to make their third and final changes at a crucial period of the match. Can Colombia hold on to overcome Argentina for the first time since 2007?

SAVE!

77 minComfortable save for Ospina to keep out Messi's effort.

77 minMessi is standing over a free kick outside the Colombia box, surely too far?

76 minAll Argentina in terms of possession since the goal went in, but not too much in the way of chances. Aguero has just met a cross from Lo Celso, but the ball dropped harmlessly wide.

74 minNow then, what a huge test for Argentina. Colombia have the lead heading for the final 15 minutes of action, but you do get the feeling that there is another goal in this match.

72 minOh my word, that is some goal! Colombia make the breakthrough in the 71st minute as Roger Martinez cuts onto his right foot before finding the far corner with a thumping strike!

GOAL!

71 minARGENTINA 0-1 COLOMBIA (ROGER MARTINEZ)

71 minBoth managers can make one more change if they wish in the latter stages. You do get the feeling that one goal would be enough to win this match - it is so delicately poised here.

69 minThere is no question that Argentina have been the better team in the second period. However, the score is still goalless approaching the final 20 minutes of this Copa America contest.

67 minARGENTINA SUB! Pizarro replaces Rodriguez for Argentina.

CHANCE!

67 minHuge, huge chance for Argentina as a save from Ospina - from an Otamendi header - drops straight to Messi, but the attacker nods wide of the post! Big moment there.

67 minDybala would be the obvious attacking option for Argentina from the bench, but Lautaro Martinez is also available. Aguero has struggled to make his mark thus far tonight.

65 minCOLOMBIA SUB! Colombia's second change sees Jefferson Lerma replace Cuadrado, which is not a bad idea as another poor challenge from him would probably equal a red card.

63 minLittle over 25 minutes of the second period remaining and you do get the feeling that something is going to happen as Messi continues to find space in the final third.

YELLOW CARD!

61 minCuadrado (Colombia) is booked for a poor challenge on Messi, which leads to a shoving match between a number of players. This is starting to get very lively once again!

SAVE!

60 minDecent save from Ospina to keep out a powerful strike from Pezzella, who had stayed forward for Argentina. Colombia are now the team struggling to get out of their own half here.

60 minAll about Messi at the moment as Argentina continue to find the Barcelona captain, but Colombia are just defending so well, particularly Mina, who has been excellent tonight.

58 minLittle over 30 minutes of the second period remaining and we are still waiting for the first goal. It is much better from Argentina at the moment, though, with Messi much more involved.

56 minParedes (Argentina) is booked for dissent.

56 minPossession football from Argentina as they look to work some space. Eventually Messi drives into a dangerous position but Mina is across to make the challenge. Super defending there.

54 minColombia have the chance to deliver a free kick following that poor challenge from Saravia. However, there are no takers on James Rodriguez's deep cross into a dangerous position.

YELLOW CARD!

52 minSaravia (Argentina) is booked for a lunge on Barrios.

52 minNot quite happened for Messi thus far tonight...

51 minFalcao has been really, really bright for Colombia tonight. The striker has snatched at a couple of half-chances but his movement has been excellent, particularly up against Otamendi.

49 minARGENTINA SUB! Excuse me, there has actually been a change for Argentina at the break - it went unnoticed! Di Maria has been replaced by Rodrigo de Paul. Nothing from Colombia.

CLOSE!

49 minParedes misses the Colombia goal with a low strike from distance.

49 minJust a reminder that Paraguay and Qatar are the two other teams in this group. As a result, a draw tonight would really not be the end of the world for Argentina or Colombia. That said, more criticism would come Argentina's way if this finished in a drab goalless draw.

47 min... no changes from either side at the break, which is not too much of a surprise. However, I suspect that both managers will have alterations in mind as the play develops in Bahia.

KICKOFF:

46 minArgentina resume the action here...

12.01amBENCH WATCH! Colombia have already been forced into a change tonight with Luis Muriel replaced by Roger Martinez in the 14th minute. Queiroz still has a lot of attacking talent on his bench, though, including Jefferson Lerma and Duvan Zapata. Argentina, meanwhile, have a star-studded bench which includes Paulo Dybala, Lautaro Martinez and Roberto Pereyra.

11.56pmSTATISTICS! Colombia enjoyed 55% of the ball possession in the first half, but failed to hit the target with any of their five attempts. Argentina only had one attempt off target, though, which is an indication of their struggles here. Colombia's Falcao picked up the game's first yellow card in the 19th minute, before Argentina midfielder Guido Rodriguez was booked in the 42nd minute.

11.51pmSo there we have it - the referee brings the first period to a close with Argentina and Colombia level at 0-0. In truth, it has not been the best of matches thus far. Colombia have shaded the overall play and have also had the better chances, though, with Argentina struggling once again.

HALF TIME:

45+4 minARGENTINA 0-0 COLOMBIA

45+3 minWe are into the third of three additional minutes at the end of the first period. Colombia are going to end the half on the front foot with Argentina extremely disjointed all over the park.

SHOT!

45+2 minBarrios fires well wide of the Argentina post with an effort from distance.

45+1 minI should not imagine that there will be too much in the way of added time.

44 minPass, pass, pass from Colombia as we approach the latter stages of the first period, which has flown past despite not being the best in terms of entertainment and clear opportunities.

YELLOW CARD!

42 minGuido Rodriguez (Argentina) is booked for a foul on Cuadrado.

SHOT!

41 minFalcao has a shot blocked by Otamendi as Colombia threaten once again.

CLOSE!

40 minFalcao sees a header from a James Rodriguez free kick drop wide of the far post.

39 minLittle over five minutes of the first period remaining and to be brutally honest, it has not been the best. Colombia would be leading if it were a boxing match, but neither side has done too much.

38 minThe referee was just listening to his ear-piece regarding a potential penalty for Colombia. The decision is that play continues, though, and that does appear to be the correct call.

SHOT!

37 minJames Rodriguez fires harmlessly over the Argentina crossbar from distance.

37 minThe Argentina fans are growing restless inside the stadium as another attack breaks down. There does not seem to be any real plan in this game, aside from try and find Messi. The Barcelona captain is being well tracked, though, and space is very limited in the final third.

35 minDavinson Sanchez takes the ball away from Aguero once again as Colombia continue to defend their lines. Eventually Paredes looks long towards Di Maria, but Ospina is on hand to collect.

33 minStill just the one yellow card despite the fact that the challenges are flying in - this is a proper game in that sense, even if there have not been too many clear chances thus far here.

31 minNervy moment inside the Argentina box following a loose touch from Otamendi but eventually the ball is cleared behind for a Colombia corner, which Lo Celso is on hand to clear.

30 minMessi is doing his best to make things happen for Argentina but Colombia are standing strong in a defensive position. You do get the feeling that the first goal - if there indeed is one - could be absolutely vital in this match. Colombia are again on the attack down the right.

28 minLittle over 15 minutes of the first period remaining and this match has been drama-free for the most part, aside from a few late challenges and that chance for Roger Martinez.

26 minWe have not seen too much from Aguero at the tip of the Argentine attack, while Di Maria and Lo Celso have been very quiet in the wider positions. Not the best game at the moment.

24 minNot an awful lot to report in terms of chances in the last few minutes. However, it would be fair to say that Colombia are the team looking the more likely to make the breakthrough here.

22 minColombia continue to enjoy possession in Argentina's half of the field and Cuadrado has just delivered a dangerous cross towards Falcao, but Otamendi was on hand to make the clearance.

YELLOW CARD!

20 minFalcao (Colombia) picks up a yellow card for an elbow on Messi.

18 minColombia are the team looking the more likely at the moment with Argentina struggling in a defensive position, which has been their problem in recent years. The opening 18 minutes have absolutely flown past but there have not been too many opportunities in Bahia.

CHANCE!

16 minBig chance for Colombia as smart work from Falcao leads to Roger Martinez having a clear strike on goal, but his effort is deflected just behind for a corner. Dangerous!

14 minCOLOMBIA SUB! Indeed the alteration is made as Roger Martinez replaces Muriel.

12 minIt appears that Colombia might be forced into a change here with Muriel struggling.

10 minAs mentioned earlier, there have been some tasty challenges in the first 10 minutes and Otamendi has just gone through the back of Cuadrado, which brings a furious reaction.

8 minOspina does well to clear ahead of Aguero after the Manchester City forward had been sent through by Messi. Smart goalkeeping from the Colombian, who seemed to pick up a knock.

6 minGood defending from Davinson Sanchez to block a low cross from Messi, who had found space in a dangerous position. The resulting corner is then headed over by the towering Yerry Mina.

5 minParaguay and Qatar are the other two teams in this group and it would be a huge surprise if Argentina and Colombia did not advance. Finishing third could also be enough to advance to the next round depending on the amount of points. Still goalless with five minutes played here.

3 minI suspect that there might be a few yellow cards tonight as there have been some very, very lively challenges in the first few minutes. The referee is letting the game flow, though.

2 min... Argentina have seriously underperformed on the international stage in recent years when considering their talent. The blue and whites will be keen to start their Copa America campaign with a win but Colombia are very dangerous opponents. This should be a really good game.

KICKOFF:

0 minColombia kick things off in Bahia...

10.59pmHere we go then - the national anthems have been sung, the pre-match handshakes have been undertaken and the flags have been exchanged. We are just about ready for kickoff here!

10.58pmAs for Colombia, head coach Carlos Queiroz can also name a very talented side. Radamel Falcao will skipper the team from centre-forward, while it is a Premier League pairing at the heart of the defence with Everton's Yerry Mina joined by Tottenham Hotspur's Davinson Sanchez. Juan Cuadrado also starts, while Luis Muriel is given the nod over Duvan Zapata alongside Falcao and James Rodriguez.

10.57pmWell then, quite a star-studded attack for Argentina. As expected, Sergio Aguero leads the line with support from Angel di Maria and Lionel Messi, while there is also a spot in the XI for the in-demand Giovani Lo Celso, who continues to be linked with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Elsewhere, there are also positions for America's Guido Rodriguez and Porto defender Renzo Saravia.

10.56pmTEAMS! ARGENTINA: Armani; Saravia, Pezzella, Otamendi, Tagliafico; Paredes, Rodriguez; Di Maria, Messi, Lo Celso; Aguero COLOMBIA: Ospina; Medina, Mina, D Sanchez, Tesillo; Cuadrado, Barrios, Uribe; James, Falcao, Muriel

10.55pmHello and welcome to Sports Mole's live text coverage of the Copa America clash between Argentina and Colombia at the Arena Font Nova. Argentina - 14-time winners - have been finalists in each of the last two editions of the tournament, losing to Chile on both occasions. Colombia, meanwhile, have only ever won the Copa America on one occasion, which occurred back in 2001.

Live Commentary: Argentina 0-2 Colombia - as it happened

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