Argentina won 3-0 over Ecuador in America's Cup quarterfinal.

In this confrontation, the captain of the Argentine national team Lionel Messi scored a goal from a free-kick, as well as two assists.

According to OptaJavier, for the 34-year-old Argentine, it was the 76th goal scored in the national team jersey.. Thanks to this, he approached Pele's record for goals among the South American national teams - on the account of the Brazilian 77 strikes..

Argentina will play against Colombia in Copa America semifinal.

Earlier it was reported that Messi beat Cristiano Ronaldo on goals from free kicks.

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