2024-07-06 08:23:49
Argentina, which holds the record for most wins in the Copa America (South American Football Championship), secured a ticket to the semifinals after a penalty shootout.
Argentina went into a penalty shootout after drawing 1-1 with Ecuador in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Copa America at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, USA on the 5th. Argentina took the lead with a goal by defender Lisandro Martinez from a corner kick in the 35th minute of the first half, but conceded an equalizer to Ecuador in the 1st minute of added time in the second half, ultimately leading to a penalty shootout. Except for the final, the Copa tournament does not have overtime to conserve players’ stamina.
Argentina’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who conceded his first goal in this tournament, shined. When the first kicker, ‘captain’ Lionel Messi’s shot hit the top of the goal post and went out, he blocked the shot of Ecuador’s first kicker, Angel Mena. He read the direction of Mena’s strong right-footed shot and made the save. Martinez’s saves did not end there. He blocked Ecuador’s second kicker, Alan Minda’s strong left-footed shot, bringing the team victory and eventually leading them to a 4-2 victory in the penalty shootout. Martinez, who has played full-time in four matches from the group stage to this day, has only allowed one goal and is guarding Argentina’s goal. ESPN reported the results of the match that day, saying, “Messi, who took the first kick, missed, but Martinez blocked two of Ecuador’s ‘spot’ kicks.” “Martinez decided the game in the penalty shootout that came with the score tied.”
Argentina, which holds the record for most Copa America titles (15) with Uruguay, will face either Venezuela or Canada in the semifinals. The quarterfinal between Venezuela and Canada will be held at 10 a.m. on the 6th.
Reporter Kim Jeong-hun [email protected]
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2024-07-06 08:23:49