Lionel Messi’s Missed Panenka: Argentina Advances to Copa America Semi-Finals

On Thursday, July 4, Lionel Messi was the first to take the field in the penalty shootout of the Copa America quarter-finals against Ecuador (1-1). His Panenka attempt hit the crossbar. Argentina still qualified for the semi-finals.

Lionel Messi was the first to fail in the penalty shootout against Ecuador on Thursday, July 4, in the quarter-finals of the Copa America. | PHOTO: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP View full screen close

• Lionel Messi was the first to fail in the penalty shootout against Ecuador on Thursday, July 4, in the quarter-finals of the Copa America. | PHOTO: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP

Ouest-France Published on 07/05/2024 at 10:29 a.m.

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The Albiceleste could have sunk on Thursday, July 4, against Ecuador. After a tight match (1-1), the two teams faced each other in a penalty shootout. Lionel Messi took the first step. He attempted a panenka and his shot hit the crossbar head-on.

Messi could count on his partners

Seeing the Argentine captain stranded did not, however, destabilize his Argentine teammates. Julian Alvarez, Alexis Mac Allister, Gonzalo Montiel and Nicolás Otamendi did not tremble.

And Argentina is still relying on the exploits of its goalkeeper who annoyed the French, Emiliano Martinez, a specialist in the exercise. The Aston Villa goalkeeper stopped two Ecuadorian shots (1-1, 4-2 on penalties).

READ ALSO. Copa America. Emiliano Martinez, imperial in penalty shootout, sends Argentina to the semi-finals

We knew his qualities during the 2022 World Cup against France in the final. He once again disgusted the opposing attackers with his saves and celebrations.

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