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Argentina beat Ecuador 3-0 to move into Copa America semi

July 3, 2021 Argentina's Lionel Messi in action with Ecuador's Robert Arboleda REUTERS

Lionel Messi scored a free kick and served up two assists as Argentina beat Ecuador 3-0 on Saturday to set themselves up for a Copa America semi-final against Colombia.

Messi missed a golden chance in the first half but set up Rodrigo De Paul five minutes before half-time and then did the same for Lautaro Martinez five minutes from the end to give Argentina a deserved victory.

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