Argentina reaches Copa América semifinals, beats Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks after 1-1 draw
Argentina is two wins away from defending its Copa América title and making history.
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Emiliano Martinez Saves Lionel Messi Blushes As Argentina Beat Ecuador To Reach Copa America Semis
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero, saving two penalties and Lionel Messi's blushes as holders Argentina defeated Ecuador in a penalty shoot-out to book their place in the Copa America semi-finals on Thursday. A Lisandro Martinez header had put world champions Argentina 1-0 up ten minutes before half-time but Kevin Rodriguez headed in a stoppage-time leveller for Ecuador, who had risen to the occasion in front of 69,456 fans at Houston's NRG Stadium. Messi missed the opening penalty, chipping against the bar, but thanks to heroics from Martinez, Argentina recovered to win the shoot-out 4-2 and progress into the semi-finals where they will face the winner of Friday's match between Venezuela and Canada.
Brazil's Vinícius Jr. slams Copa organisers over pitches, refs - ESPN
Vinícius Júnior criticised the Copa América's pitches, referees and organisers CONMEBOL after putting in a player-of-the-match performance in Brazil's 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday.
Gregg Berhalter says Atlanta field in 'very good condition' ahead of USA-Panama
ATLANTA — One of the hot button topics surrounding the early matches at Copa América is field conditions. The tournament only started a week ago, but coaches and players have frequently been asked about various playing surfaces, given that many of the NFL stadiums hosting games use artificial turf instead of natural grass.
Argentina advances to Copa América quarterfinals, beats Chile 1-0 on late goal
Lautaro Martínez scored off a rebound in the 88th minute, giving defending champion Argentina and Lionel Messi a 1-0 victory over Chile on Tuesday night that guaranteed a berth in the Copa América quarterfinals.
Player ratings: Messi dangerous as Argentina edge past Chile - ESPN
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Substitute Lautaro Martínez scored late as Argentina beat Chile 1-0 at MetLife Stadium in Copa América Group A action Tuesday night, easily qualifying the reigning champions for the quarterfinals in the process.
Lautaro Martinez's Late Strike Sends Argentina Into Copa America Quarters
Substitute Lautaro Martinez grabbed an 88th-minute winner as Argentina finally overcame Chile 1-0 to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Tuesday. Lionel Messi hit the post for Argentina in the first half but the World Cup winners had their goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to thank for keeping them on level terms before Lautaro's late strike settled a pulsating clash in front of 82,000 fans at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. There were enough openings for the 15-times Copa America champions to get the breakthrough much earlier but a combination of poor finishing and an inspired performance from Chile's 41-year-old goalkeeper Claudio Bravo left the score deadlocked.
Argentina Kecam Kualitas Lapangan Copa America 2024
Argentina memulai Copa America 2024 dengan positif. Tapi start oke itu diwarnai keluhan besar soal kualitas lapangan.