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Martinez Magic: Argentina Triumphs Over Ecuador in Copa America Quarter-Final

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Find out how Emiliano Martinez led Argentina to victory over Ecuador in a thrilling Copa America quarter-final match!

Argentina and Ecuador clashed in a gripping Copa America 2024 quarter-final, with Argentina emerging victorious after a tense penalty shootout. The match, held at the NRG Stadium in Houston, saw Argentina narrowly secure a 4-2 win on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Emiliano Martinez, Argentina's star goalkeeper, shone once again, making two crucial saves during the penalty shootout to propel Argentina into the tournament's semi-finals.

Lionel Messi, the talismanic Argentine captain, returned to the starting lineup for the quarter-final showdown against Ecuador. Despite Messi's presence, it was Martinez who stole the show with his heroics in goal, earning the title of 'shoot-out animal' for his outstanding performance in the high-pressure moments of the match.

With this victory, Argentina, the defending champions, showcased their resilience and determination to secure a spot in the Copa America semi-finals. Their path to the title defense faced a significant challenge against Ecuador, but thanks to Martinez's brilliance, they overcame the hurdles and advanced in the tournament.

In the aftermath of the thrilling clash, fans and pundits alike hailed Martinez's exceptional display, highlighting his crucial role in Argentina's success. As the team prepares for the semi-final stage, all eyes will be on Martinez and Messi as they aim to lead Argentina to another Copa America triumph.

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Martinez steps up after Messi miss as Argentina edge past Ecuador ... (Optus Sport)

Argentina once again had Emiliano Martinez to thank as they beat Ecuador 4-2 on penalties in their Copa America 2024 quarter-final on Friday (AEST).

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Argentina 1-1 Ecuador (4-2 pens): Copa América 2024 quarter-final ... (The Guardian)

Emi Martinez was the hero in another penalty shoot-out as Argentina survived a big scare in Texas.

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Lionel Messi returns to the starting lineup for Argentina's Copa América quarterfinal match against Ecuador tonight at NRG Stadium in Houston.

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