Messi, De Paul and Martinez score as Argentina pip Ecuador 3-0 to enter Copa America semi-final | Football News

Argentina pipped Ecuador 3-0 on Sunday in the quarter-final to enter the semis of the Copa America 2021 with goals from Rodrigo De Paul, Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi sealing the result.

De Paul opened the scoring in closing stages of the first half, a lead that was doubled in the 84th minute with Martinez netting. With Argentina already ahead, Messi added to Ecuador’s woes by scoring in extra time.

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