Argentina got over a lacklustre first half before turning on the style to beat USA 4-1 in their Copa America opener. Hernan Crespo bagged a brace in his debut appearance in the Copa America with the diminutive Pablo Aimar and summer transfer target of the season Carlos Tevez also both adding their names on the scoresheet.

Eddie Johnson’s shock opener for the Americans in the 8th minute.

Hernan Crespo restores parity two minutes later.

Crespo’s second of the day thanks to good work from Lionel Messi from the edge of the area.

Sub Pablo Aimar arrives late into the box to head home Argentina’s third.

Carlos Tevez strokes home his side’s fourth after receiving Roman Riquelme’s exquisite through ball.