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AFP NELSON ALMEIDA
Lionel Messi scored a free kick and assisted two more goals to win Argentina 3-0 over Ecuador at dawn on Sunday, securing a date with Colombia in the Copa America semi-final.
Messi missed a golden opportunity in the first half but scored Rodrigo de Paul’s first goal five minutes before the break and then did the same with Lautaro Martinez five minutes from time.
After that, the Barcelona player scored for the second time in the tournament with a free kick in stoppage time to confirm the victory for the Argentina team, despite an unconvincing performance.
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The Argentina national team had not lost in 17 matches before Sunday’s meeting and were supposed to confirm their victory sooner than they did.
With the result, Argentina, who are looking to win the Copa America title for the first time since 1993, meet Colombia, who beat Uruguay on penalties on Sunday morning, in the semi-final on Tuesday.
Host Brazil will face Peru in the first match of the semi-finals on Monday.
Source: “Reuters”
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