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Argentina vs Ecuador Copa America 2024 Quarterfinal: Epic save in penalty shootout pushes Argentina to semifinals – Sports News

2024-07-05 11:15:02

In a thrilling Copa America quarterfinal match on Thursday, Argentina secured their spot in the semifinals after defeating Ecuador 4-2 on penalties, following a tense 1-1 draw in regulation time.

The match, held at a packed stadium, saw Argentina’s star player Lionel Messi overcoming injury concerns to lead his team. In the 35th minute, Messi’s well-placed corner kick was met by Alexis Mac Allister, who flicked it on for Lisandro Martinez to score with a powerful header, giving Argentina a 1-0 lead.

Ecuador, determined to stay in the competition, fought back aggressively. Their captain, Enner Valencia, had an opportunity to equalize from the penalty spot but struck the post, denying his team a crucial goal. However, Ecuador’s persistence paid off in stoppage time when Kevin Rodriguez found the back of the net, leveling the score at 1-1 and forcing the game into a penalty shootout.

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Dramatic penalty shootout

In the dramatic shootout that ensued, Messi had a close miss, clipping the crossbar with Argentina’s first penalty attempt. However, Argentina’s goalkeeper Emi Martinez emerged as the hero of the hour, making two crucial saves during Ecuador’s penalty kicks.

Martinez’s saves paved the way for Argentina’s victory, with Nicolas Otamendi scoring the decisive penalty that sealed their place in the semifinals. Argentina now awaits the winner of the match between Venezuela and Canada in the upcoming semifinal clash.

The thrilling victory at the Copa America reinforces Argentina’s determination to reclaim the championship title, with Messi continuing to inspire his team’s journey towards glory.

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