These are some of the photos from the Argentina vs United States of America.
Lionel Messi became Argentina?s all-time top goal scorer as the two-time world champions hammered past the United States 4-0 to progress through to the Copa America Centenario final at the NRG Stadium in Houston. Ezequiel Lavezzi put Argentina ahead just three minutes into the game before Messi, the Barcelona talisman, doubled the lead with a stunning free-kick in the 32nd minute of a completely one-sided match.
With that shot, Messi has overtaken Gabriel Batistuta?s record of 54 goals for his country. Subsequently, striker Gonzalo Higuain struck twice to complete a thumping win over the hosts, in which the USA failed to muster a shot in the match, on or off target, the Guardian reported. Argentina, who are aiming to claim a first Copa title since 1993, will next face either defending champions Chile or Colombia in the final on Sunday.
1. Gonzalo Higuain in action, US goalkeeper Brad Guzan (L)
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Argentina forward Gonzalo Higuain (9) takes the ball as he prepares to score a goal past US goalkeeper Brad Guzan, left, during a Copa America Centenario soccer semifinal Tuesday, June 21. (Photo courtesy - PTI)
2. Team Argentina
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Argentina players pose for a photo before the match against the United States in the semifinals of the 2016 Copa America Centenario soccer tournament at NRG Stadium. (Photo courtesy - Reuters / Kevin Jairaj)
3. Lionel Messi dribbles past Chris Wondolowski
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Argentina midfielder Lionel Messi (10) dribbles past United States forward Chris Wondolowski (18) during the first half in the semifinals of the 2016 Copa America Centenario soccer tournament at NRG Stadium. (Photo courtesy - Reuters / Kevin Jairaj)
4. US fans sing along with the anthem
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United States fans during the national anthem before the match against Argentina in the semifinals of the 2016 Copa America Centenario soccer tournament. (Photo courtesy - Reuters / Kevin Jairaj)
5. Argentinean fan holds up the flag
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Argentina fan before the match against the United States in the semifinals of the 2016 Copa America Centenario soccer tournament. (Photo courtesy - Reuters / Kevin Jairaj)
6. US fans cheering
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United States fans cheer during the match against Argentina in the semifinals of the 2016 Copa America Centenario soccer tournament. (Photo courtesy - Reuters / Kevin Jairaj)
7. Ezequiel Lavezzi helped to the stretcher
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Argentina forward Ezequiel Lavezzi (22) is helped onto a stretcher after falling over the wall during the second half against the United States in the semifinals of the 2016 Copa America Centenario soccer tournament. (Photo courtesy - Reuters / Troy Taormina)
