Argentina beat Ecuador on penalties to reach semis

Messi remains scoreless during Copa America Although Messi has one assist, he has orchestrated at least three of Argentina's five goals (both against Canada and one against Ecuador) during the tournament. Lautaro Martinez has scored four of Argentina's five goals during Copa América.

Lionel Messi missed from the spot after a late Ecuador equalizer took their Copa America quarterfinal against Argentina to penalties — but goalkeeper Emi Martinez helped to spare his blushes in a dramatic 4-2 shootout victory.

Lionel Messi misses penalty but Argentina still reaches Copa América semifinals. Argentina beat Ecuador on penalties to reach the semifinals. Goalkeeper Emi Martínez was the hero for Argentina as La Albiceleste reached the Copa América semifinals with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Ecuador following a 1-1 draw.

Copa América: Lionel Messi returns to starting lineup for Argentina's quarterfinal vs. Ecuador. Lionel Messi will start for Argentina in its Copa América quarterfinal matchup against Ecuador on Thursday at NRG Stadium in Houston.