Copa America: Argentina qualifies for the finals against Brazil
By Ankur Singh
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Argentina defeats Colombia 3-2 on penalties and qualifies for the finals.
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Argentina had taken the lead after six minutes through Martinez but Luis Diaz equalized for Colombia after the hour.
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Argentina will face Brazil in the Copa America final on Saturday.
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Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved three penalties in the shoot-out to help Argentina beat Colombia in the second semi-final.
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Lionel Messi, Leandro Paredes, and Lautaro Martinez all scored from the spot to put Argentina through to the title decider during the shootout.
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Messi will seek his first major title with Argentina against favorites Brazil.
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Argentina has played two Copa America finals till now where they have lost both times against Chile.
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Argentina hasn't won a major title since 1993 when it won Copa America, and will surely look to change these things in the finals.
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