Argentina to Face Brazil in Copa America Final After Penalty Shootout Win Over Colombia
Argentina's Triumph Earns Them a Spot in the Championship Match
WEB Argentina will face Brazil in the Copa America final after they beat Colombia 3-2 in a shootout on Tuesday following a 1-1 draw in their semifinal. WEB HIGHLIGHTS ARGENTINA 1 3 - 2 1 COLOMBIA COPA AMÉRICA 2021 06-07-21. WEB Watch live coverage of Argentina v Colombia in the Copa America semi-finals at the Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilla Brazil. WEB Highlights Argentina 1 3- 21 Colombia Copa América 2021 Semifinal TUDN. WEB Argentina won its semifinal against Colombia 3-2 on penalties after three saves by goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez Regular time ended 1-1 at the Mane.
Heart-Pounding Match Concludes with Thrilling Shootout
The match was a tense and closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances throughout the 90 minutes. Argentina took the lead in the seventh minute when Lautaro Martinez found the back of the net, but Colombia equalized just before halftime through Luis Diaz. The second half was equally as exciting, but neither team could find a winning goal, forcing the match into a penalty shootout.
In the shootout, Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero, saving three of Colombia's five attempts. Argentina's successful penalty takers were Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul, and Lautaro Martinez.
Argentina will now face Brazil in the Copa America final on Saturday, July 10th, at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil defeated Peru 1-0 in their semifinal match earlier on Tuesday.
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