Despite surviving а mаjоr scаre, аrgentinа аdvаnced tо the semifinаls оf the Cоpа аmericа.

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At the hour mark, Argentina gave up a penalty that Ecuador’s captain, Enner Valencia, missed wide. In stoppage time, Ecuador tied the game through Kevin Rodriguez, who scored against the run of play. As a result, the quarterfinal will go to penalties.

Despite Messi’s early miss, Argentina advanced to the quarterfinals thanks to two saves from penalty champion Emi Martinez, who kept Ecuador from scoring.

The main areas of discussion from NRG Stadium in Houston are broken down by Felipe Cardenas and Paul Tenorio…

Who won this game?1–0. 2-0. A score of 2-0, 1-0,… followed by anarchy.

After being undefeated at the Copa America, Argentina was just seconds away from advancing to the semifinals when Kevin Rodriguez scored to force a penalty shootout.

Uruguay and Ecuador draw 0-0. Apologies, forgot! Unfortunately, Messi’s attempt at a Panenka went over the crossbar.

Uruguay and Ecuador draw 0-0. I am saved!!! Demonstrated by Emi Martinez is Angel Mena.

The scoreboard reads: 1-0 for Argentina. I achieved my goal! A tremendous right-footed shot by Julian Alvarez found the top corner.

The scoreboard reads: 1-0 for Argentina. I am saved!!! Minda Alan.

Uruguay defeated Ecuador 2-0. I achieved my goal! Composedness exemplified Alexis Mac Allister.

The score was 2-1 in Italy’s favor. I achieved my goal! The final act by John Yeboah is very impressive.

It ended in a 3-1 victory for Argentina. I achieved my goal! Gonzalo Montiel says it like it is.

The score was 3-2 in favor of Argentina. I achieved my goal! Martinez barely missed Jordy Caicedo’s shot. Very little.

Uruguay by a score of 2-4. I achieved my goal! Argentina advances to the semifinals thanks to Nicolas Otamendi!

Finally, Messi had returned. Is he doing okay?аt whаt оԀԀs Ԁоes Messi nоt cоnvert а penаlty kick?

After the first half, Ecuador will feel like it done a decent job of containing Messi. Despite appearing fully healthy after sitting out the group stage final, he only managed eleven touches after halftime. Messi was met with relentless pressure from Ecuadorian defenders whenever he attempted to gain possession of the ball in open space by flouting wide. They would not allow him to seek space by hiding near the touchline.

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