Argentina defeats Ecuador in penalty shootout
Messi misses penalty, but Argentina advances to Copa America semifinals
Argentina and Ecuador played to a 1-1 draw in regulation and extra time before Argentina won 3-1 on penalties. Lionel Messi missed a penalty in the shootout, but Emiliano Martinez saved two Ecuadorian penalties to give Argentina the victory.
Argentina will face Brazil in the semifinals on Tuesday, while Ecuador will face Peru in the third-place game on Saturday.
Argentina is the defending Copa America champion, and they are looking to win their first title since 2021. Ecuador is looking to reach the semifinals for the first time since 2014.
The match was played in front of a sellout crowd at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Argentina took the lead in the 39th minute when Rodrigo De Paul scored a goal from outside the box. Ecuador equalized in the 59th minute when Enner Valencia scored a header.
The match went to extra time, but neither team could score a goal. The match went to a penalty shootout, and Argentina won 3-1. Emiliano Martinez saved two Ecuadorian penalties, and Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, and Leandro Paredes scored for Argentina.
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