Martinez Saves Messi Blushes as Argentina Beats Ecuador to Reach Copa Semis

par This Is Beirut, 05/07 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero, saving two penalties and Lionel Messi's blushes as holders Argentina defeated Ecuador in a penalty shoot-out to book their place in the Copa America semi-finals on Thursday. A Lisandro Martinez header had put world champions Argentina 1-0 up ten minutes before half-time but Kevin Rodriguez headed in a ...