At 9 o'clock this morning, Beijing time, Argentina and Ecuador had a fierce confrontation in the quarterfinals of the Copa America.
Early in the game, Ecuador's Caicedo broke the deadlock quickly in the fifth minute, scoring from inside the box to give his side a vital lead. The atmosphere on the pitch was ignited by Ecuador's goal, and fans expressed their excitement on social media.
Netizen "Little Football Fans" tweeted: "Caicedo is fantastic! His goal gives us a lot of confidence, cheers Ecuador! And "the wind next to the stadium" commented: "The Argentine defense has made some problems, and we have to adjust as soon as possible." ”
Ecuador then continued to launch incisive attacks in the 14th and 15th minutes in an attempt to extend their lead. Preciado's header almost doubled the scoreline, but the ball grazed the crossbar and flew out of the goal, sending the tension on the pitch to the crowd.
Fan One posted on social media: "This game is too intense! Ecuador almost scored another goal and Argentina defended carefully! The "Football Dreamer" commented: "Preciado's header almost extended Ecuador's lead, Argentina had to fight back!" ”
Argentina finally found an equaliser in the 34th minute when they headed in from Lima after a corner. Despite the Ecuadorian goalkeeper's save, the ball had clearly crossed the goal line and the referee ruled the goal valid in time to level the score to a 1-1 draw.
The "Argentine Fan Carnival" excitedly posted on social media: "Lima! He equalised! Now we have hope again! And the "Football Magician" commented: "Argentina's corner kick tactics were perfectly executed, and Lima's header was fantastic!" ”
At half-time, Argentina had the upper hand with a 1-0 lead over Ecuador.
In the 50th minute of the second half, the game entered a crucial moment, Messi received a pass from his teammates and prepared to attack in the Ecuador penalty area. He dribbled quickly and tried to break through the opposition's defence. However, the Ecuadorian players did not want him to take it easily, and they packed it intensively and strengthened their marking of Messi. Messi felt strong physical contact and restriction while holding the ball, but he still did his best to keep the ball and try to create scoring opportunities.
The intense physical confrontation on the field caught the attention of the referee, and the video replay showed the controversial scenes. Some netizens commented that Messi was strictly marked and even fouled, but the referee did not make any clear judgment, which caused dissatisfaction and heated discussions among fans. On social media, fans questioned the referee's decision, arguing that Messi should be given more protection to ensure the fairness of the game.
In the 59th minute, Ecuador suddenly had a precious penalty opportunity, which was the perfect opportunity to extend their lead. Valencia walked to the penalty spot and watched as the ball rolled leisurely to the left of the goal. However, the ball hit the post and grazed the latter and flew off the pitch. The scene disappointed Ecuador's fans and Argentina's fans breathed a sigh of relief.
On social media, the 'football critic' wrote: "Valencia's penalty missed the goal, which is a huge regret for Ecuador to lose the extended lead. The fans in the "Fan Stand" also posted their nervousness and expectations, hoping that their teams could maintain the lead or tie the score in the next games.
These scenes and emotions are very real and tense in the game, and every action and every missed opportunity can affect the final result of the game. The performance of the players on the field is not only a reflection of technical and physical fitness, but also a test of mental quality and coping with pressure. For Ecuador, the penalty that hit the post could have been a turning point in their game, and Messi's performance when limited by the defence showed his willpower and determination.
In football, every moment is full of uncertainty and drama, which is one of the reasons why hundreds of millions of fans around the world follow it passionately.
However, Ecuador managed to flick their heads in the 91st minute, and the video referee confirmed the validity of the goal to level the score at 1-1.
At full-time, Argentina and Ecuador were tied 1-1 and went into a tense penalty shootout. Messi missed his first free throw, but then Argentina eliminated their opponents 4-3 thanks to Otamendi's hit and successfully advanced to the last four.
After the game, Argentina showed unity and determination with a narrow penalty shoot-out victory, and they kept their composure in the face of Ecuador's strong performance. In contrast, despite a great performance, the Ecuadorian team ultimately failed to qualify, which the players regretted.
The performance of the Argentine team this time was indeed not satisfactory, and there were many challenges and difficulties in the game. Despite this, the players showed strong unity and tenacious fighting spirit, and with a heroic save from Martin, they managed to overcome their opponents. This victory is not only a victory of technology and strength, but also a manifestation of teamwork and psychological quality.
On social media, a fan said: "The performance of the Argentine team today was indeed a bit worrying, but they finally won the game by uniting together, which is very commendable!" The Stadium Observer commented: "The Argentine team kept their cool at the crucial moments, which was the key to their victory. ”
Previously, the captain of the Ecuador team had said that he wanted to beat Argentina when Messi was not in good form, thinking that this was the best chance. This remark sparked some discussion and controversy for a while, and some fans discussed on social media: "The words of the Ecuador captain are indeed a bit unashamed, but they also show Messi's influence and strength in the football world!" Another fan, "Football Fan Voice", said: "Messi's state today is indeed not as good as usual, but the other players of the Argentine team played very crucially, and they still won the game after all." ”
Messi's penalty miss in the game came into focus, which could have been a topic of controversy among his team-mates in the past. However, the team is now more united and the fans are more understanding of the pressure and challenges of the players in the game. On social media, the "fan group" wrote: "Messi's penalty mistake is indeed a bit regrettable, but it does not affect our support and trust in him. He is still our leader! Football World commented: "This match shows the unity and determination of the Argentine team, and they deserve our encouragement and support. ”
The match was not only a contest of skill and physical fitness, but also a demonstration of the far-reaching impact of tactical wisdom and refereeing decisions between teams.
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