2024-07-05 16:12:23
In a match full of emotion and tension, Argentina managed to advance to the semifinals of the Copa América after a difficult match against Ecuador.
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The Ecuadorians, led by Félix Sánchez, proposed a system that made the ‘Albiceleste”s game difficultWith a 4-4-2 without the ball, a last line advanced and a notable aggressiveness in closing the interior spaces, Ecuador managed at times to match Argentina’s exit and force one-on-one duels all over the field.
Argentina, for its part, appeared disconnected and had difficulties generating collective play.Only when they managed to stretch the Ecuadorians and find spaces, they were able to approach the rival goal, although without generating clear goal-scoring options.
The first goal of the match came from a corner kickAs the football saying goes, “two headers in the box are a sure goal.” Lisandro Martínez scored his first goal in this Copa América in the 35th minute, giving Argentina a lead that they maintained until half-time.
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In the second half, Ecuador stuck to its game plan and had a chance to equalize when the referee awarded a penalty in their favor. In a crucial confrontation, Dibu Martínez faced Enner Valencia, but the Ecuadorian striker, currently with Internacional de Porto Alegre, hit the left post, giving the Argentine bench a break.
However, Ecuador did not give up and had its well-deserved second chance. Kevin Rodriguez sent a cross that went all around the area and ended up in the back of the net, causing euphoria among the Ecuadorian fans. the score was tied 1-1, the match was decided in a penalty shootout.
Finally, in his specialty, Dibu Martínez became the hero between the three sticksensuring Argentina’s qualification to the semi-finals. With their decisive performance, the ‘Albiceleste’ continues its path in the Copa América, leaving behind a combative Ecuadorian team.
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