Rodrigo De Paul and Lionel Messi
DOUGLAS MAGNO/AFP

Messi fires Argentina past Ecuador into Copa semi

Lionel Messi scored a free kick and served up two assists as Argentina beat Ecuador 3-0 to book a Copa America semifinal against Colombia.
May 17, 2023, 05:05 am - Reuters

Match Timeline

Argentina
Ecuador
  • KO
  • 20
  • 31
  • 40
  • 44
  • 45+4
  • HT
  • 45
  • 66
  • 70
  • 71
  • 83
  • 83
  • 84
  • 90+2
  • 90+3
  • 90+4
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Argentina 3, Ecuador 0.
90'+6'
Second Half ends, Argentina 3, Ecuador 0.
90'+6'
Attempt missed. Ángel Mena (Ecuador) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Enner Valencia.
Match Stats
ARGECU
Possession
46.9%
53.146.9
53.1%
Shots on Goal
8
2
Shot Attempts
21
10
Yellow Cards
2
3
Corner Kicks
6
10
Saves
2
4