Player ratings: Martínez the hero as Argentina lifts Copa América - ESPN

World champions Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 in Sunday's Copa América final, cementing a record 16th continental title, thanks to an extra-time game winner from substitute Lautaro Martínez.

Plagued by security issues that marred the lead-up to the event at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, the final was initially a cagey affair that leaned toward a more proactive Colombia. During a combative first half, Argentine star Lionel Messi suffered an ankle injury, which later forced his substitution.

Despite this, Argentina held tight and maintained a 0-0 scoreline by the end of the regulation 90 minutes. Without their Inter Miami CF talisman in extra time, La Albiceleste regained momentum and a trophy via Martínez's 112th-minute goal.

The result marks the first back-to-back Copa titles for Argentina in the 21st century. Colombia meanwhile still has a lone Copa trophy in hand, which was claimed back in 2001.

Lionel Scaloni, 7 -- It's not easy to not only have Messi substituted out with injury, but also a full-back such as Gonzalo Montiel, who needed to be subbed out with his own knock in the 72nd minute. This threw a wrench into Scaloni's plans and, despite questions that should be raised about his team's lack of attacking threat to start the match, the Argentina boss found a way to get the job done and hold Colombia scoreless. Scaloni can hold his head high after making the right adjustments that led to the Copa trophy.

GK Emiliano Martínez, 8 -- A big personality that was just as massive in net. Martínez, as he has done all tournament, kept Argentina alive in the game and collected four saves and a handful of high claims in Sunday's final.

DF Gonzalo Montiel, 6 -- Provided a couple of vital clearances but wasn't