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Argentina advanced to the Copa America on Thursday after a 1-1 penalty shootout victory over Ecuador.
After a strong performance in the group stage, the Copa America defending champions came under great pressure against Ecuador but ultimately qualified for the semi-finals, where they will face the winner between Canada and Venezuela.
Following Argentina’s victory, we take a look at the latest match schedule, match recaps and upcoming fixtures:
- Argentina beat Ecuador (1-1); will play the winner of Canada and Venezuela
- Canada vs. Venezuela; winner to face Argentina
- Colombia vs. Panama; will face the winner of Uruguay vs. Brazil
- Uruguay vs. Brazil; will play the winner of Colombia vs. Panama
Argentina 1, Ecuador 1 (Argentina won 4-2 on penalties)
Both teams defended for much of the first half, but Argentina found the net in the 34th minute to take a 1-0 lead before halftime. Lisandro Martínez took a great corner kick and found himself with a chance to shoot, which he headed home.
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Argentina breakthrough 🔥
Lisandro Martinez scores his first goal for Argentina with perfect timing 👏🇦🇷pic.twitter.com/iGKgRVLUk7
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Look at the set piece where Argentina took the lead 🇦🇷🤩 pic.twitter.com/qkkBTAipPu
Argentina’s Enzo Fernández had a clear chance to shoot in the first half but chose to cross, which ultimately missed the target.
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Enzo Fernández will want this back 😅 pic.twitter.com/C4Nq7Xus8V
Shortly after the second half began, Ecuador had a great chance to score when Argentina committed a handball in the penalty area and Ecuador was awarded a penalty. Ecuador sent veteran Enna Valencia to take the penalty, but the ball hit the post and went wide.
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Ecuador is punished 😱 pic.twitter.com/MdpzvM4wVv
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He missed it 😱
Ecuador’s Enner Valencia hits the post from a penalty kick 🇪🇨pic.twitter.com/Z86kJPX7k2
In this game, Lionel Messi, who set the record for the longest playing time in the history of the America’s Cup, had a chance to score, but Ecuador successfully blocked his shot and maintained the score at 1-0.
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Messi had a chance in front of the goal but was blocked by Domingos🧤 pic.twitter.com/Dfh2XtJeTN
Ecuador looked set to be eliminated, but a miraculous goal in extra time kept their hopes alive. John Yeboah’s perfect pass found Kevin Rodriguez, who headed the ball past the goalkeeper.
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Ecuador scores in extra time 🔥😱
We are now only a few minutes away from the penalty kick 🤯 pic.twitter.com/7yyEZQaHUa
Ecuador had a great chance to win in overtime, but the shot went wide of the target.
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Oh my god
Ecuador looking for stoppage-time winnerpic.twitter.com/CrAdhSSDrA
In a wonderful penalty shootout, Argentina scored four shots and Ecuador only scored two shots. In the end, Argentina successfully advanced to the semi-finals.
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Argentina will advance to the semi-finals 🇦🇷
🇦🇷: ❌✅✅✅✅
🇪🇨: ❌❌✅✅ pic.twitter.com/OwULuj6kUd
Elimination Quarterfinals: Venezuela vs. Canada, 9 p.m. ET, FS1
Knockout quarterfinals: Colombia vs. Panama, 6 p.m. ET, FS1
Knockout quarterfinals: Uruguay vs. Brazil, 9 p.m. ET, FS1
Elimination semifinals: QF1 winner vs. QF2 winner, 8 p.m. ET, FS1
Elimination semifinals: QF3 winner vs. QF4 winner, 8 p.m. ET, FS1
Third place match: SF1 loser vs. SF2 loser, 8 p.m. ET, FS1
Championship Final: SF1 winner vs. SF2 winner, 8 p.m. ET, Fox
The complete quarter-final matchup schedule is as follows: here.
Argentina has a strong case to defend their title after beating a strong Ecuador side, but they could face tough opponents in the form of Canada or Venezuela. Friday’s clash between the two teams will determine what kind of trouble Argentina will run into in the semifinals.
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