L. Messi scores penalty, but Argentina progresses to Copa America semi-final

2024-07-05 09:41 © AP

„Copa America“ quarterfinal match between the Argentine and Ecuador national teams took place.

The main time ended with a score of 1:1, but since there are no extra times in this tournament, penalty shootouts were immediately taken.

The match after the penalty shootouts was won by the Argentinians.

In the 35th minute, Lautaro Martinez put "La Albiceleste" ahead. This was his fifth goal in this championship.

In the 62nd minute, Ecuador's forward Enner Valencia scored a penalty kick.

In the 90+2 minute, Ecuadorian Kevin Rodriguez equalized after coming on as a substitute.

With the action shifting to the penalty shootout, both Lionel Messi and Angel Mena successfully converted their first shots. Julian Alvarez scored the second penalty successfully, while Emiliano Martinez saved Alan Minda's shot.

"La Albiceleste" converting the remaining three shots from the penalty spot decided their advancement to the semifinals of the tournament.

In the semifinals, Argentina will face the winners of the Venezuela and Canada pair.