Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, missed the first kick of a penalty shoot-out as they beat Ecuador in the 2024 Copa America quarter-final on Thursday night.

The game ended 1-1 after 90 minutes.

Lisandro Martinez had opened the scoring for Albiceleste in the first half, before Kevin Rodriguez equalized in stoppage time.

Messi hit the bar with a failed panenka attempt and was consoled by the Ecuadorian goalkeeper, Alexander Dominguez, in what was a shocking start to the shootout.

However, Emi Martinez saved Messi’s blushes, as he saved twice to seal a 4-2 win and qualification into the semi-finals.

They will face the winner between Venezuela and Canada on Tuesday evening.

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