After a high-voltage and intense match, Argentina defeated Ecuador on penalties (4-2) in the first match of the Copa América quarter-finals.
In the first half of the match, the Ecuadorian team came out with intensity to take control of the ball and create danger in the goal guarded by “Dibu” Martínez. However, the Argentine goalkeeper stood out with a couple of catches that truncated the actions of the Ecuadorians.
Argentina did not play their best football, but they waited until Lisandro Martínez appeared from a corner kick in the 35th minute of the match to send the ball into the back of the net and give the Albiceleste a 1-0 lead before the break.
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In the second half, Ecuador had a penalty in the 62nd minute that was missed by the Ecuadorian and the game continued in Argentina’s favor.
In the added minutes, an arrival by Ecuador through a cross by Yeboah found Kevin Rodríguez well positioned, who with a header beat the “Dibu” goal and sent the game to a penalty shootout.
Messi was the first to take the shot, but he missed. However, Mena also missed his attempt and things remained tied. Julián Álvarez gave Argentina the lead, while Minda missed his shot for Ecuador.
Mac Allister, Montiel and Otamendi scored to give the Albiceleste the win. Yeboah and Caicedo scored for Ecuador.
With this result, Argentina becomes the first team to qualify for the semi-final of the championship and will await the winner between Venezuela and Canada.
2024-07-05 03:54:08
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