Time: 2024-07-05
The Argentina national football team faced off against the Ecuador national football team in a thrilling Copa America quarterfinal match . The game took place in front of a crowd of 69,456 people at NRG Stadium in Houston . Lionel Messi , the all - time captain of the Argentina team , had a dramatic moment when he missed a penalty kick in a shootout . Despite this , Argentina managed to outlast Ecuador 1 - 1 ( 4 - 2 in penalty kicks ) to advance to the semifinals of the tournament.
The victory was a testament to the resilience of the Argentine national team , who are the defending Copa America champions . Even though Messi missed a crucial penalty , his teammates stepped up to secure the win . The team 's goalkeeper , Emiliano Martínez , played a crucial role in shutting down Ecuador 's attacks and ensuring Argentina 's victory.
Argentina will now await the winner of the quarterfinal match between Venezuela and Canada on July 9 . The team 's coach , Lionel Scaloni , expressed his confidence in the squad and highlighted the importance of trust in their goalkeeper.
Despite missing his penalty kick , Lionel Messi had several key moments in the match . He set a record for the most minutes played in the Copa America tournament and showcased his playmaking abilities with an assist for Lisandro Martinez 's goal . However , Messi 's goal drought in the tournament continued , as he remains scoreless through three games.
Throughout the match , Messi displayed signs of rustiness after missing a game due to injury . His performance was closely monitored by the coaching staff to ensure his fitness and playing time were managed effectively . Messi 's presence on the field was a source of inspiration for his teammates , who rallied behind him to secure the victory.
The match between Argentina and Ecuador was filled with drama , especially during the penalty shootout . Messi 's miss in the first round added tension to the proceedings , but Argentina 's resilience shone through as they converted their penalty kicks to secure the win . Emiliano Martínez 's heroics in goal played a crucial role in Argentina 's success , as he made key saves to thwart Ecuador 's attempts.
The victory sets up an exciting semifinal clash for Argentina , as they look to defend their Copa America title and add another championship to their illustrious soccer history . With Messi leading the charge , the Argentina national football team is poised to make a strong push towards lifting the trophy once again.
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