Argentina through to semis after penalty shootout win

Messi misses spot-kick as Argentina lose to Colombia

Argentina beat Ecuador 4-2 on penalties to move into the semifinals of the Copa America on Thursday after goalkeeper Franco Armani saved Enner Valencia's spot-kick.

The match had finished 3-3 after 90 minutes, with Sergio Aguero, Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez scoring for Argentina and Angel Mena, Enner Valencia and Robert Arboleda replying for Ecuador.

In the shootout, Armani saved Valencia's penalty, while Argentina converted all four of their spot-kicks through Messi, Aguero, Paredes and Lautaro Martinez.

Argentina will now face either Brazil or Paraguay in the semifinals.

In the other quarterfinal on Thursday, Colombia beat Chile 5-4 on penalties after the match had finished 0-0 after 90 minutes.

Radamel Falcao scored the winning penalty for Colombia, while Arturo Vidal missed Chile's fourth spot-kick.

Colombia will now face either Uruguay or Peru in the semifinals.

The Copa America semifinals will be played on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the final taking place on Saturday.

Conclusion

Argentina and Colombia have both booked their places in the semifinals of the Copa America, while Chile and Ecuador have been eliminated.

Argentina will be confident of going all the way in the tournament after their impressive win over Ecuador, while Colombia will be hoping to continue their good form when they face either Uruguay or Peru in the semifinals.