Argentina qualified for the second place in the Copa America final. La Albiceleste defeated Colombia in the semi-finals in Brasilia on penalties. Brazil is waiting for him in the final.
Argentina advanced early through Lautaro Martinez (7), Luis Diaz (61) tied the score in the second half. The score was 1-1 after 90 minutes.
No extra time was played at this point in the tournament, so penalties had to be decided. Lionel Messi turned 11 meters, after which it was found that goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero with three penalty kicks suspended and Argentina took the score 3-2.
argentina vs brazil final
Messi and his companions face Brazil in the final dreams. The mother country defeated Peru 1-0 in the semi-finals in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. Lucas Paqueta (35 minutes) scored the winning goal after Neymar’s smart preparatory work.
The final is scheduled for Saturday evening (local time) in the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. The day before, Colombia and Peru would play the bronze in Brasilia.
Gabriel Jesus commented
The Brazilians have to face their eternal opponent without striker Gabriel Jesus, who has been suspended for two games. Jesus received a red card in the quarter-final against Chile.
The Manchester City striker had hoped to play in the final, but the CONMEBOL Disciplinary Committee confirmed the suspension.
Argentina advanced early through Lautaro Martinez (7), Luis Diaz (61) tied the score in the second half. The score was 1-1 after 90 minutes. No extra time was played at this point in the tournament, so penalties had to be decided. Lionel Messi turned 11 meters, after which it was found that goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero with three penalty kicks suspended and Argentina took the score 3-2. Messi and his companions face Brazil in the final dreams. The mother country defeated Peru 1-0 in the semi-finals in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. Lucas Paqueta (35 minutes) scored the winning goal after Neymar’s smart preparatory work. The final is scheduled for Saturday evening (local time) in the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. The day before, Colombia and Peru would play the bronze in Brasilia. The Brazilians have to face their eternal opponent without striker Gabriel Jesus, who has been suspended for two games. Jesus received a red card in the quarter-final against Chile. The Manchester City striker had hoped to play in the final, but the CONMEBOL Disciplinary Committee confirmed the suspension.
