Fans all across the world skipped a heartbeat yet again as Lionel Messi scored a breathtaking free-kick to ensure a semi-final qualification for Argentina in the ongoing Copa America. Messi put the ball past Ecuador keeper Hernan Galindez in the dying minutes of the quarter-final as the Argentina captain scored his side's third, and possibly the most spectacular, goal of the day. Danger bells rang for Ecuador when Angel Di Maria was fouled at the edge of the penalty box in the 91st minute, resulting in Piero Hincapie getting sent off through a straight red.
Watch: Lionel Messi Dazzles With Splendid Free-Kick Goal In Copa America Quarter-Final Win Against Ecuador
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Copa America: Argentina football team captain Lionel Messi scored a remarkable free-kick in his side's overwhelming 3-0 win against Ecuador in the quarter-final.
Copa America: Lionel Messi hit a sublime free-kick goal against Ecuador in the quarter-finals.© AFP
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Lionel Messi scored a remarkable free-kick in Argentina's win vs Ecuador
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Messi is now 4 short of Diego Maradona's tally of 62 career free-kicks
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Argentina will take on Colombia in the Copa America semi-finals
This was Messi's second goal through a free-kick in the ongoing competition, with the earlier one coming against Chile in their opener.
The win propelled Argentina to the semi-final, where they are scheduled to meet Colombia. The other semi-final features Brazil and Peru.
The goal was Messi's 58th career free-kick strike, bringing him closer to former Argentina captain Diego Maradona's tally of 62. Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has 56 free-kick strikes to his name so far in his career.
The sublime free-kick also accounted for Messi's fourth goal of the tournament. After his opening strike versus Chile, he went on to score two more in their 4-1 win over Bolivia.
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