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    Soccer News: Argentina 1-1 Colombia (3-2 penalties): Martinez saves three penalties while Messi’s men earn the date of Brazil in

    Lionel Messi’s Argentina will face Brazil in the Copa America final after beating Colombia on penalties thanks to Emiliano Martinez.

    With no extra time, penalties were needed after Luis Diaz drew in the 61st minute to cancel Lautaro Martinez’s first half in Brasilia on Tuesday.

    Emiliano Martinez was the hero on penalties after the Argentina goalkeeper saved three penalties to send the 14-time Copa winners – aiming for their first major title since 1993 – to Sunday’s final against defending champions. Brazil.

    Messi, who craves his first senior crown with La Albiceleste, was brilliant from the start, the superstar passed three players before spotting Lautaro Martinez, but the latter’s header passed just wide. of the post in the fourth minute.

    Martinez got his goal three minutes later, however, having punched home David Ospina – Messi with the presence of mind to get away from Yerry Mina before lifting his head and finding the Inter star.

    Colombia almost celebrated an immediate response, although Emiliano Martinez was on hand to deny Juan Cuadrado – earning his 100th international appearance – moments later.

    As often happened during the tournament, Argentina lost after a brilliant start and Colombia were unlucky not to draw.

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