Argentina to Face Brazil in Copa America Final
Argentina Wins Dramatic Shootout vs. Colombia
Two-Time Defending Champions Advance to Title Match
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Argentina will face Brazil in the Copa America final after they beat Colombia 3-2 in a shootout on Tuesday following a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Lionel Messi scored the winning penalty to send Argentina to their first Copa America final since 2016.
The match was marred by an 80-minute delay due to heavy rain, but that didn't dampen the spirits of the players or the fans who packed into the stadium. Argentina dominated the first half and took the lead through Lautaro Martinez in the seventh minute. However, Colombia fought back in the second half and equalized through Luis Diaz in the 61st minute.
The match went to a penalty shootout, and Argentina held their nerve to win 3-2. Emiliano Martinez saved two of Colombia's penalties, while Messi, Leandro Paredes, and Lautaro Martinez all scored for Argentina.
Argentina will now face Brazil in the Copa America final on Saturday at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil are the defending champions and will be looking to win their fifth Copa America title in a row.
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