Breaking news Argentina defeated Ecuador 1-1 in their Copa America quarterfinal match, despite Lionel Messi missing his penalty kick in a shootout. Argentina will face Venezuela and Canada in the semifinal on July 9. Messi missed Argentina’s first kick, which hit the crossbar and went over the net.
9am news nigeria reports that the Argentine national team, the reigning Copa America 2021 and World Cup 2022 champions, was unfazed by Messi’s error, though. They have performed admirably for Messi in far more trying circumstances in the past.
9am news nigeria reports that In the penalty shootout, Argentina’s tough and outrageously celebratory goalkeeper Dibu Martinez put Ecuador at bay with just two penalties, scored by John Yeboah and Jordy Caicedo. Julian Alvarez, Alexis Mac Allister, Gonzalo Montiel, and Nicolás Otamendi scored in the shootout.
Messi missed a right boot in the second half, his only shot of the match, and became the Copa America record holder for most minutes played in the tournament during the match. Argentina and Messi will face Venezuela or Canada in the semifinals on July 9.
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