Argentina survives late scare, edging Ecuador on penalties en rout to Copa America semis

Defending champion Argentina advanced to the Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw on Thursday night after conceding a tying goal in second-half injury time.

Argentina survives late scare, edging Ecuador on penalties en rout to Copa America semis
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Defending champion Argentina advanced to the Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw on Thursday night after conceding a tying goal in second-half injury time.