In a thrilling quarterfinal match of the Copa America 2024, Argentina faced Ecuador at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The game was packed with excitement and tension, ultimately culminating in a nail-biting penalty shootout where Argentina emerged victorious, securing their place in the semifinals.

Argentina vs Ecuador Highlights, ARG 1-1 ECU, Copa America 2024: Albiceleste Win Penalty Shootout (4-2) to Qualify for Semis

Highlights from the Argentina vs Ecuador Copa America 2024 Quarterfinal

Catch all the action from the Argentina vs Ecuador Copa America 2024 quarterfinal match held at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Here are the key moments from this thrilling encounter.

Key Moments from the Argentina vs Ecuador Copa America 2024 Quarterfinal

Argentina Advances to the Semifinals!

Argentina emerged victorious in a nail-biting penalty shootout, defeating Ecuador 4-2 to secure their place in the Copa America 2024 semifinals. This marks the fifth consecutive time the Albiceleste have reached the semifinals of this prestigious tournament.

First Half Highlights

35’ GOOAL! ARG 1-0 ECU! Lisandro Martinez scores, giving Argentina the lead.
Half-Time! The first half concludes with Argentina ahead.

Kick-Off and Starting Line-Ups

The match kicks off with Lionel Messi in the starting lineup for Argentina.

Match Report

Copa America 2024: Argentina Triumphs Over Ecuador in Penalty Shootout

In a tense quarterfinal match, Argentina defeated Ecuador 4-2 on penalties. This victory, held at the NRG Stadium, secures Argentina’s spot in the semifinals. The defending champions showed resilience, especially after Lionel Messi missed the opening penalty kick. However, Emiliano Martinez’s heroics in the shootout paved the way for their win.

Penalty Shootout Drama

ARG 0-0 ECU: Lionel Messi misses his penalty, clipping the bar. A huge moment in the shootout.
ARG 0-0 ECU: Ecuador’s Mena misses his shot, saved by Martinez.
ARG 1-0 ECU: Alvarez scores, placing the ball in the top-right corner.
ARG 1-0 ECU: Ecuador’s Minda’s shot is saved by Martinez.
ARG 2-0 ECU: Alexis Mac Allister scores, finding the right side-netting.
ARG 2-1 ECU: John Yeboah converts his penalty for Ecuador.
ARG 3-1 ECU: Montiel scores to maintain Argentina’s lead.
ARG 3-2 ECU: Jordy Caicedo blasts the ball down the middle to keep Ecuador in the shootout.
ARG 4-2 ECU: Nicolas Otamendi scores, securing Argentina’s victory and their place in the semifinals.

Late Equalizer Forces Penalties

90+1’ GOOAL! ARG 1-1 ECU! Kevin Rodriguez scores the equalizer for Ecuador, pushing the match into a penalty shootout. This was a significant moment as Argentina conceded their first goal of Copa America 2024.

90+7’ ARG 1-1 ECU: Rodriguez’s cross leads to a header from Caicedo, but he misses the target, creating tense moments for the Argentine defense.

90+6’ ARG 1-1 ECU: Argentina makes a substitution, with Montiel coming in for Molina.

90+4’ ARG 1-1 ECU: After a lengthy VAR check, Ecuador’s goal is confirmed, bringing a huge cheer from their fans.

89’ ARG 1-0 ECU: A defensive stumble allows Jordy Caicedo to take a shot from a tight angle, but he hits the side-netting.

Looking Ahead: Argentina’s Next Opponent

Stay tuned to find out who Argentina will face in the semifinals of Copa America 2024.

This thrilling match saw Argentina demonstrate their resilience and composure, ultimately prevailing in a high-stakes penalty shootout. Their journey in the Copa America 2024 continues as they move closer to defending their title.

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