Argentina defeated Ecuador in the Copa America quarter-final match, progressing to the semi-finals after a 1-1 draw in regular time led to a penalty shootout. Lionel Messi and Emiliano Martinez played crucial roles, with Martinez making two saves in the shootout. Argentina's Nicolas Otamendi scored the winning penalty. This victory marks Argentina's fifth consecutive semi-final appearance in the Copa America, where they will face either Venezuela or Canada next. The match saw various key moments, including Lisandro Martinez giving Argentina the lead and Kevin Rodriguez equalizing for Ecuador in stoppage time, leading to the shootout.