Argentina beats Venezuela 4-1 in Copa América quarters; Messi equals Argentina's scoring record

June 20, 2016

On Saturday, in the Copa América Centenario quarter-final, Argentina defeated Venezuela 4–1 with scoring a  in the first half. Argentinine Lionel Messi scored his 54th international goal in the 60th minute equalling the nation's scoring record set by. of Venezuela was booked early, in the 4th minute. With that, Seijas is to miss his next match. Higuaín opened the scoring in the 8th minute from Messi's assist. Twenty minutes later, Higuaín scored the second goal, finding an empty net. Just before half time, Argentine goalkeeper tripped  and Venezuela won a penalty kick. Seijas tried a but it was saved by Romero. The first half ended 2–0.

In the 60th minute, Messi scored from 's pass and equalled Gabriel Batistuta's all-time scoring record for Argentina. Ten minutes later, scored a header for Venezuela. But within a minute, scored the fourth goal for Argentina. Argentina won the match 4–1.

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Argentina is to face hosts the United States in the semi-finals in Houston.