Colombia vs. Argentina: Live Updates

Argentina Wins on Penalties, Advances to Copa America Final

Argentina defeated Colombia 3-2 on penalty kicks on Tuesday to advance to the final of the Copa America. The match was tied 1-1 after regulation and extra time.

Lionel Messi scored the winning penalty for Argentina, while Emiliano Martinez saved three Colombian penalties. Lautaro Martinez, Leandro Paredes, and Giovani Lo Celso also scored penalties for Argentina.

Colombia's goals in regulation and extra time were scored by Luis Diaz and Miguel Borja.

Argentina Dominates Possession, But Colombia Strikes First

Argentina dominated possession throughout the match, but it was Colombia who took the lead in the 7th minute. Diaz received a pass from Juan Cuadrado and fired a shot past Martinez.

Argentina equalized in the 61st minute when Messi set up Lautaro Martinez for a tap-in.

Messi Misses Penalty in Regulation

Messi had a chance to give Argentina the lead in regulation time, but he missed a penalty in the 87th minute.

The match went to extra time, and neither team could find a winning goal.

Argentina Wins on Penalties

In the penalty shootout, Argentina converted all three of its penalties, while Colombia missed three of its four.

Argentina will now face Brazil in the final of the Copa America on Saturday.