Lionel Messi missed a crucial penalty in Argentina's Copa America quarter-final against Ecuador, reminiscent of Cristiano Ronaldo's recent penalty miss. Despite the error, Argentina won the match in a penalty shootout with Emiliano Martinez's crucial saves ensuring their victory. Messi expressed frustration over the miss but praised Martinez for his exceptional performance in saving two penalties. The match was closely contested, with Ecuador putting up a resilient fight, showcasing tactical discipline and creating scoring opportunities. Argentina progresses to the semi-finals, facing the winner of the Venezuela-Canada match for another challenging encounter.