Argentina to the semi-finals of the Copa America 2024following beating the Ecuadorian national team on penalties, this Thursday, July 4.
The match ended 1-1 following 90 minutes of regulation time, so the winner had to be decided on penalties.
In this match, Dibu Martínez was once once more the star, blocking two of Ecuador’s shots.
Argentina dominated the first half, but the Ecuadorians were able to turn things around.
At 35 minutes into the first half, the Argentine team put the score at 1-0, thanks to Lisandro Martínez.
The play was clearly prepared, with a corner from Messi, a header from Mac Allister and a charge from Martínez.
Meanwhile, the second half was almost all Ecuador’s, and Argentina also failed to finish important plays.
Thus, Ecuador was awarded a penalty. Uruguayan referee Andrés Matonte awarded the penalty for a handball by Rodrigo De Paul in the area.
Enner Valencia took the ball and tried to adjust his right foot, he hit it with his heel and the ball was rejected by the post.
Ecuador did not give up, and Argentina tried to manage the match in the center.
But, in the 91st minute, Ecuador scored a goal, Kevin Rodríguez scored the 1-1 in Houston, and the goalkeepers later excelled in the penalty shootout.
Argentina to the semifinals of the 2024 Copa America
Lionel Messi missed his shot, and alarm bells went off. But in Messi’s absence, Dibu Martínez stepped up.
The decisive goal was scored by Nico Otamendi and now Argentina is among the top four in this competition.
The Albiceleste team is waiting for Venezuela or Canada, teams that will face each other this Friday, July 5, at 9:00 p.m., Venezuelan time.
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2024-07-06 04:17:13
