Argentina to Face Brazil in Copa America Final After Beating Colombia in Shootout

Tense Match Ends with Dramatic Penalty Kicks

Argentina has advanced to the Copa America final after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Colombia in a penalty shootout on Tuesday. The match, which was played in Brasilia, was a tense affair that saw both teams create chances but fail to convert on several promising opportunities during the 90-minute regulation and 30-minute extra time.

Penalty Shootout Drama

With the match tied 1-1 after extra time, the game went to a penalty shootout. Argentina's goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez, was the hero, saving three of Colombia's spot kicks. Argentina's Leandro Paredes scored the decisive penalty to send his team to the final.

Argentina will now face Brazil in the Copa America final on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil defeated Peru 1-0 in the other semifinal match. The match will be a rematch of last year's Copa America final, which Brazil won 3-1.

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