Back to the Soccer Newsfeed

Lionel Messi, Argentina through to Copa America Final with win on penalties over Colombia

Lionel Messi and Argentina had to suffer, but they are through to the Copa America Final and will face Brazil at the Maracanã thanks to a 3-2 win on penalties over Colombia after a thrilling 1-1 draw in Brasília.

Argentina made a fast start, scoring after just six minutes with a fantastic through ball from Giovani Lo Celso to Messi, who set a new Copa America record with his fifth assist of the tournament to find Lautaro Martínez for the opener.

AND JUST LIKE THAT ARGENTINA TAKE THE LEAD

Messi sets it up and Lautaro Martínez sends it home pic.