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Martinez saves Messi, Argentina in Copa shootout

Argentina beat Ecuador 4-2 on penalties to move into the semifinals of the Copa América on Thursday after goalkeeper Emi Martinez made two saves for the reigning champions in the shootout following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.
Jul 5, 2025, 02:12 pm - Reuters

Penalty Shootout

Argentina
Ecuador
Lionel Messi
Pen 1
Ángel Mena
Julián Álvarez
Pen 2
Alan Minda
Alexis Mac Allister
Pen 3
John Yeboah
Gonzalo Montiel
Pen 4
Jordy Caicedo
Nicolás Otamendi
Pen 5

Match Timeline

Argentina
Ecuador
  • KO
  • 30
  • 35
  • HT
  • 62
  • 65
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 87
  • 90+1
  • 90+5
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Argentina 1(4), Ecuador 1(2).
97'
Penalty Shootout ends, Argentina 1(4), Ecuador 1(2).
97'
Goal! Argentina 1(4), Ecuador 1(2). Nicolás Otamendi (Argentina) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
Match Stats
ARGECU
Possession
50.7%
49.350.7
49.3%
Shots on Goal
2
2
Shot Attempts
8
9
Yellow Cards
2
2
Corner Kicks
2
5
Saves
1
1