Lionel Messi scored a let loose kick and put forward two objectives to move Argentina to a 3-0 success over Ecuador and set up a Copa America semi-last against Colombia.
The 34-year-old forward gave helps to Rodrigo de Paul following 41 minutes and Lautaro Martinez late on. He then, at that point nestled into free-kick in injury time after Piero Hincapie was shipped off for a foul on Angel di Maria. Last-four rivals Colombia beat Uruguay 4-2 on punishments following a goalless draw. "I've generally said that individual prizes are auxiliary - we're here for something different," said Messi, whose objective was his 76th for his country. "We have a goal and we're centered around that." Messi, who is a free specialist after his agreement with Barcelona ran out, might have given his side the lead from the get-go however hit the post with a shot when through on objective. He added: "It's anything but a hard match. We realize how troublesome a rival they can be. The significant thing is we've moved forward." Argentina, who have not won the Copa America since 1993, face Colombia, whose solitary success in the competition came in 2001, at 02:00 BST on Wednesday. Previous Arsenal attendant David Ospina was Colombia's saint after he saved punishments from Jose Maria Gimenez and Matias Vina in the punishment shootout. Ospina, 32, was showing up, turning into his nation's most covered player. "David has consistently been a pioneer," said Colombia mentor Reinaldo Rueda. "He's exceptionally cerebral with regards to punishments. That is a major assistance to our group."
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