( Argentina striker lionel Messi)
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Patna : Fourteen-time champion Argentina reached the semi-finals of Copa America defeating Ecuador 3-0 in quarter-final at Estadio Olimpico Pedro Ludovico, Goiania, Brazil, on July 4. 2021, courtesy a brilliant Lionel Messi, 34, who not only scored goal himself but also set up goals for teammates midfielder Rodrigo De Paul and striker Lautaro Martinez.
Rodrigo De Paul scored the first goal for Argentina in 40th minute while Laurato Martinez scored the second 84th minute. Lionelo Messi scored the third goal for Argentina in 93rd minute from a free-kick. It was 76th international goal scored by Messi. It was Messi’s fourth goal in the on going tournament.
Ecuador’ defender Piero Hinacapie in 92nd minute. Three other Ecuador players were shown Yellow Cards during the match. Two Argentina players were also shown Yellow Cards. Argentina played 16 fouls compared to 14 by Ecuador.