Argentina beat Ecuador 4-2 on penalties and advances to the Copa America semi-finals

Now, Argentina awaits the winner of the match between Venezuela and Canada for the semifinals at the MetLife in East Rutherford

Argentina classified the 2024 Copa America semi-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout, in which the goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was again decisive, beating EcuadorThe match, which ended in a 1-1 draw in regular time, was decided on penalties.

The meeting was intense from the beginning. Although Lionel Messi missed his penalty in the shootout, Argentine national team showed the champion mentality necessary to prevail. Ecuador managed to tie the game in the 91st minute with a header from Kevin Rodriguez.

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Argentina, with its ability to take advantage of small details, took the lead in the 36th minute. A corner kick extended by Alexis Mac Allister found Lisandro Martinezwho scored the goal for the albicelestes.

In the second half, Messi had a good chance, but his shot was stopped by the Ecuadorian goalkeeper. Alexander DomínguezFinally, Kevin Rodriguez tied the game at the last minute.

In the penalty shootout, Emiliano Martínez was once again the hero for Argentina, saving Mena’s penalty. Julian Alvarez, Mac Allister, Montiel and Otamendi scored for the Albiceleste, securing their passage to the semifinals.

Argentina vs Ecuador: the lineups for the match

Argentina: Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico; Enzo Fernandez, Alexis MacAllister, Rodrigo De Paul, Nicolas Gonzalez; Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez.

Ecuador: Alexander Dominguez; Angelo Preciado, Felix Torres, William Pacho, Piero Hincapie; Carlos Gruezo, Alan Franco, Moses Caicedo; Kendry Paez, Jeremy Sarmiento; Enner Valencia.