Convincing Victory

Argentina Beat Colombia in Penalty Shootout to Advance to Copa America Final

Convincing Victory

Argentina booked their spot in the Copa America final on Tuesday after defeating Colombia 3-2 through a penalty shootout. The match finished in a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Olimpico Pedro Ludovico Teixeira in Goiania, Brazil.

Match Highlights

Lautaro Martinez put Argentina ahead after seven minutes, firing home a rebound from Lionel Messi's shot. However, Luis Diaz equalized for Colombia in the 61st minute, and the score remained level after extra time.

In the penalty shootout, Emiliano Martinez made two saves for Argentina, while Messi, Leandro Paredes, and Lautaro Martinez all converted their spot-kicks. For Colombia, Juan Cuadrado and Miguel Borja scored, but Davinson Sanchez missed his penalty.