Copa America 2021: Argentina beat Colombia on penalties, set up final date with Brazil
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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 semi-final in Brasilia.
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved three penalties in the shoot-out to help Argentina beat Colombia in the second semi-final as Lionel Messi's side set up Copa America 2021 final with Brazil. Martinez saved from Colombia's Davinson Sanchez, Yerry Mina and Edwin Cardona while Lionel Messi, Leandro Paredes and Lautaro Martinez all scored from the spot to put Argentina through to the title decider. Argentina had taken the lead after six minutes through Martinez but Luis Diaz equalised for Colombia after the hour. Argentina will face hosts Brazil in Saturday’s final at the Maracana after the reigning champions beat Peru 1-0 in Monday’s first semi-final.More Related News