Argentina vs Colombia In Pictures – Argentina Win Shootout To Reach Copa America Final

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Last updated: 07 Jul 2021

Leigh Copson 07 Jul 2021

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Argentina beat Colombia 3-1 on penalties
Spot-kicks needed after Diaz cancelled out Martinez strike
Argentina will face Brazil in the Copa America Final on Saturday night

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Aerial view of Mané Garrincha Stadium before a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: General view of Mane Garrincha Stadium before a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Players of Argentina and Colombia enter the pitch before a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lautaro Martinez of Argentina kicks the ball to score the first goal of his team during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lautaro Martinez of Argentina celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lautaro Martinez of Argentina celebrates with teammates Lionel Messi and Nicolás Gonzalez (R) after scoring the first goal of his team during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lautaro Martinez of Argentina competes for the ball with Juan Cuadrado of Colombia during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Rodrigo De Paul of Argentina competes for the ball with William Tesillo of Colombia during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina competes for the ball with Wilmar Barrios (L) and Juan Cuadrado (R) of Colombia during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Emiliano Martinez goalkeeper of Argentina competes for the ball with Rafael Santos Borre of Colombia during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lautaro Martinez of Argentina argues with Yerry Mina of Colombia during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: William Tesillo of Colombia competes for the ball with Lautaro Martinez of Argentina during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina argues with Yerry Mina and William Tesillo of Colombia during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Nahuel Molina of Argentina lays on the floor as part of the wall before a free kick during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina competes for the ball with Gustavo Cuellar of Colombia during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Juan Cuadrado of Colombia competes for the ball with Nicolás Gonzalez of Argentina during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts after the first goal of Colombia during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Luis Diaz of Colombia celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Luis Diaz of Colombia celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of his team during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Wilmar Barrios of Colombia competes for the ball with Lionel Messi of Argentina during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts after a foul by Wilmar Barrios of Colombia during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina scores his penalty kick during a shootout after a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Emiliano Martinez goalkeeper of Argentina dives to save a penalty kick by Davinson Sanchez of Colombia (not in frame) in a shootout after a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Emiliano Martinez goalkeeper of Argentina dives to save a penalty kick by Yerry Mina of Colombia (not in frame) in a shootout after a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez of Argentina celebrate with teammates winning a penalty shootout after a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Angel Di Maria (C) of Argentina celebrates with teammates winning a penalty shootout after a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Frank Fabra, Wilmar Barrios and Daniel Muñoz of Colombia reacts after losing a penalty shootout after a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Emiliano Martinez goalkeeper of Argentina celebrates with teammates winning a penalty shootout after a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)

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Argentina will face Brazil in the Copa America Final following a penalty shootout win over Colombia.

The two teams could not be separated over 90 minutes as Colombia’s Luis Diaz cancelled out Lautaro Martinez’s early opener for the Argentinians.

That meant spot-kicks were needed to determine Brazil’s opponents on Saturday, and it was Argentina who held their nerve.

Martinez, Lionel Messi and Leandro Paredes all converted their penalties.

It was Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez who was the hero though as he produced three saves during the shootout to send Argentina through.

Get free Copa America betting tips throughout the tournament here.

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Aerial view of Mané Garrincha Stadium before a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: General view of Mane Garrincha Stadium before a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Players of Argentina and Colombia enter the pitch before a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lautaro Martinez of Argentina kicks the ball to score the first goal of his team during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lautaro Martinez of Argentina celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lautaro Martinez of Argentina celebrates with teammates Lionel Messi and Nicolás Gonzalez (R) after scoring the first goal of his team during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lautaro Martinez of Argentina competes for the ball with Juan Cuadrado of Colombia during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Rodrigo De Paul of Argentina competes for the ball with William Tesillo of Colombia during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina competes for the ball with Wilmar Barrios (L) and Juan Cuadrado (R) of Colombia during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Emiliano Martinez goalkeeper of Argentina competes for the ball with Rafael Santos Borre of Colombia during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lautaro Martinez of Argentina argues with Yerry Mina of Colombia during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: William Tesillo of Colombia competes for the ball with Lautaro Martinez of Argentina during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina argues with Yerry Mina and William Tesillo of Colombia during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Nahuel Molina of Argentina lays on the floor as part of the wall before a free kick during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina competes for the ball with Gustavo Cuellar of Colombia during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Juan Cuadrado of Colombia competes for the ball with Nicolás Gonzalez of Argentina during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts after the first goal of Colombia during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Luis Diaz of Colombia celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Luis Diaz of Colombia celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of his team during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Wilmar Barrios of Colombia competes for the ball with Lionel Messi of Argentina during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts after a foul by Wilmar Barrios of Colombia during a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina scores his penalty kick during a shootout after a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Emiliano Martinez goalkeeper of Argentina dives to save a penalty kick by Davinson Sanchez of Colombia (not in frame) in a shootout after a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Emiliano Martinez goalkeeper of Argentina dives to save a penalty kick by Yerry Mina of Colombia (not in frame) in a shootout after a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez of Argentina celebrate with teammates winning a penalty shootout after a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Angel Di Maria (C) of Argentina celebrates with teammates winning a penalty shootout after a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Frank Fabra, Wilmar Barrios and Daniel Muñoz of Colombia reacts after losing a penalty shootout after a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Emiliano Martinez goalkeeper of Argentina celebrates with teammates winning a penalty shootout after a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Argentina and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 06, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Getty Images)