Argentina defeats Colombia in penalty shootout to advance to Copa America final
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.
Lionel Messi scored the winning penalty for Argentina, while Emiliano Martinez saved three Colombian penalties.
The match was a tight affair, with both teams having chances to win it in regulation time. Argentina took the lead in the seventh minute through Lautaro Martinez, but Colombia equalized in the 61st minute through Luis Diaz.
The match went to a penalty shootout, and Argentina ultimately prevailed. Messi scored the winning penalty, while Martinez saved three Colombian penalties.
Argentina will now face Brazil in the Copa America final on Saturday. Brazil defeated Peru 1-0 in the other semi-final.
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