Argentina has defeated Colombia on penalties to line up a dream Copa America final against Brazil. Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez saved three penalties in the shoot-out to help Argentina beat Colombia.
For Argentina, Sunday’s title clash against bitter rivals Brazil is going to be the 29th final. Last, they won the continental title in 1993, and lost the finals in 2004, 2007, 2015 and 2016. They had also finished third last term, after losing to Brazil within the semis.
During this era, on the worldwide stage, Argentina came on the brink of winning the planet Cup in Brazil. But a Mario Gotze overtime goal ended their dreams within the 2014 final. Now, Brazil presents Albiceleste with another chance to redeem themselves.
Miguel Borja scored for Colombia but Lautaro Martinez, who opened the scoring during the open play within the seventh minute, made it 3-2 after four each. His namesake under the bar did it again by blocking Edwin Cardona. And Argentina won the shoot-out 3-2.
The 14-time champions took the first lead courtesy of a fine strike from Martinez (7th minute) after Giovanni Lo Celso linked up with Lionel Messi, who found the Inter Milan forward. It was followed by chances from either side.
Argentia and Brazil meet at the long-lasting Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, while Colombia remain in Brasilia for his or her third-place play-off against Peru on Saturday.
Argentina will become the joint-most successful side with Uruguay if they beat Brazil. While Neymar’s Brazil are chasing their 10th title. They are the defending Champions.
