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Argentina Advances to Copa America Final After Tense Shootout Victory

Highlights: Argentina 1 (3) - (2) 1 Colombia

Copa America 2021 Semifinal | June 7, 2021

Argentina secured a thrilling victory over Colombia in a penalty shootout to reach the final of the 2021 Copa America. The match ended 1-1 after regulation and extra time, with Argentina ultimately prevailing 3-2 in the shootout.

Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina the lead in the seventh minute, but Luis Diaz equalized for Colombia in the 61st minute. The game remained deadlocked for the rest of regulation and extra time, setting the stage for a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.

Emiliano Martinez saved three of Colombia's penalties, while Rodrigo de Paul, Leandro Paredes, and Lautaro Martinez converted their spot-kicks for Argentina. The victory sends Argentina to the final, where they will face Brazil on Saturday, July 10, at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

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