Suffering again. Once again with Dibu Martínez as the hero. The Argentine Selección could not play its best game, but it is in the semi-finals of the Copa América 2024.
Argentina started the game with a goal from Lisandro Martínez, but Ecuador equalized in the final minutes, forcing a penalty shootout. In the penalty shootout, Lionel Messi missed the first, and when things looked bleak, the goalkeeper stepped up and saved two shots to secure qualification. Nicolás Otamendi scored the final goal.
The first minutes were very intense, with Ecuador better positioned. La Tri attacked Nahuel Molina’s sector, where Jeremy Sarmiento, the lively Ipswich winger, was. The latter had the first clear chance of the match, unleashing a powerful shot that Dibu Martínez repelled with a save similar to the one made in the World Cup final against Kolo Muani.
Argentina’s first clear chance came after 25 minutes. Alexis Mac Allister intercepted a ball in opposition territory and opened the play for Nahuel Molina, who reached deep and sent a good cross back for Enzo Fernández, who headed home and nearly scored the opening goal.
The Argentine national team has opened the score!
Lautaro went into the middle of the field and passed to Messi, who delivered an excellent through ball for Enzo. The midfielder reached the penalty area and, after a hook, fired a shot that was blocked by a defender and sent for a corner. Leo took charge of the shot. Lisandro Martínez appeared at the far post to connect a ball that came to him after an initial header from Alexis.
Argentina suffered more, had to go through to penalties, and Dibu Martínez emerged as a hero to reach the semi-finals of the Copa América.
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