Argentina reaches Copa America semifinals, beats Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks
Updated On: 05 July, 2024 08:43 PM IST | Houston | AP
Lionel Messi on Thursday night put Argentina`s first penalty kick off the crossbar but goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved Ecuador`s first two attempts in the shootout and Nicolas Otamendi beat Alexander Dominguez with the winning kick
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Argentina`s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saves a goal from the penalty spot from Ecuador`s midfielder Angel Mena in a penalty shoot out during the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament quarter-final football match between Argentina and Ecuador at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Pic/AFP
Defending champion Argentina advanced to the Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw after conceding a tying goal in second-half injury time.
Lionel Messi on Thursday night put Argentina`s first penalty kick off the crossbar but goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved Ecuador`s first two attempts in the shootout and Nicolas Otamendi beat Alexander Dominguez with the winning kick.
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