VINA DEL MAR, Chile -- Three observations from Argentina's 5-4 penalty shoot-out victory over Colombia in the Copa America quarterfinals.
1. Redemption for Carlos Tevez, relief for Argentina
They are still in the Copa America and Lionel Messi still has a chance to break Argentina's 22-year trophy drought, but it still remains unbelievable how this enthralling quarterfinal was required to go as far as 16 penalties in a shoot-out, or that Colombia kept 11 men on the pitch.
Jose Pekerman's men were utterly battered throughout the game, having tried to physically stop Gerardo Martino's side. Argentina initially stood up to that well, and should have been out of sight by halftime, having missed a series of chances.