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Argentina 6-1 Paraguay: Messi the architect as Albiceleste set up Chile date

The Barcelona forward starred as Argentina crushed Paraguay to move into the Copa America final, where they will face host Chile on Saturday.

Argentina moved a step closer to ending a 22-year major trophy drought, reaching the Copa America final with a 6-1 win over Paraguay.

Gerardo Martino's men were dominant and an Angel di Maria brace early in the second half helped them secure their win in Concepcion.

Lionel Messi had set up first-half goals for Marcos Rojo and Javier Pastore, only for Lucas Barrios to give Paraguay hope.

But Pastore and Messi continued running the show in the second half as Di Maria ensured Argentina's place in Saturday's decider against Chile.