Argentina faced Ecuador in a Copa America quarter-final shootout, where Messi missed a penalty. Rodrigo De Paul reassured Messi, stating that Argentina would win the match. Goalkeeper Emi Martinez saved Ecuador's first two penalties, keeping out efforts from Angel Mena and Alan Minda. Argentina's Lionel Scaloni's side subsequently converted their remaining four spot kicks, with Nicolas Otamendi scoring Argentina's fifth penalty. Messi admitted to being angry about missing his penalty, but revealed that shootout hero Martinez had been joking about penalties. Argentina will face either Canada or Venezuela in the semi-finals.
4 июл 2024