Argentina Defeats Colombia In Thrilling Shootout

Argentina Wins Record 16th Copa America, But Kick-Off Marred by Delay

Argentina Defeats Colombia in Thrilling Shootout

Argentina has claimed a record 16th Copa America title after defeating Colombia 3-2 in a penalty shootout on Tuesday night. The match, which was played at the Nacional de Brasilia stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, was marred by a bizarre incident at the start of the game.

Delayed Kick-Off Due to Crowd Disturbance

The match was scheduled to kick off at 9 pm local time, but it was delayed for over 30 minutes due to a disturbance in the crowd. According to reports, fans were throwing fireworks and other objects onto the pitch, forcing the referee to halt the game.

The delay caused chaos and frustration among the players and fans, and it was unclear if the match would even be able to continue. However, after a lengthy delay, the referee decided to resume the game with extra time being added to the end of the match.