Match report
Argentina 1–1 Ecuador: Copa America Match Ends in Stalemate
Argentina
1–1
PEN
Ecuador
Jul 5, 2024
In a fiercely competitive Copa America encounter, Argentina and Ecuador clashed in a match that ended in a 1–1 draw. Argentina took the lead early with a goal from Lisandro Martínez, but Ecuador equalized late in the game through K. Rodriguez. Both teams showed resilience and tactical acumen, with neither side able to secure a decisive advantage.
Key Facts
- • Goal: Lisandro Martínez (Argentina, 35th minute)
- • Goal: K. Rodriguez (Ecuador, 90+1 minute)
- • Yellow cards: Enner Valencia (Ecuador, 30th minute), M. Caicedo (Ecuador, 75th minute), N. Gonzalez (Argentina, 77th minute), N. Tagliafico (Argentina, 81st minute)
- • Substitutions: Argentina made five subs, including Lo Celso for Martínez, and Ecuador made five subs, including K. Rodriguez for Valencia
Lineups
Argentina
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 23 E. Martínez (G)
- 26 N. Molina (D)
- 13 C. Romero (D)
- 25 Lisandro Martínez (D)
- 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
- 7 R. De Paul (M)
- 20 A. Mac Allister (M)
- 24 E. Fernández (M)
- 15 N. González (M)
- 10 L. Messi (F)
- 22 Lautaro Martínez (F)
Substitutes
- 9 J. Álvarez
- 16 G. Lo Celso
- 19 N. Otamendi
- 4 G. Montiel
- 11 Á. Di María
- 12 G. Rulli
- 5 L. Paredes
- 8 M. Acuña
- 14 E. Palacios
- 1 F. Armani
- 2 L. Martínez Quarta
- 18 G. Rodríguez
- 21 V. Carboni
- 17 A. Garnacho
- 6 G. Pezzella
Ecuador
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22 A. Domínguez (G)
- 17 Á. Preciado (D)
- 2 F. Torres (D)
- 6 W. Pacho (D)
- 3 P. Hincapié (D)
- 8 C. Gruezo (M)
- 21 A. Franco (M)
- 10 K. Páez (M)
- 23 M. Caicedo (M)
- 16 J. Sarmiento (M)
- 13 E. Valencia (F)
Substitutes
- 14 A. Minda
- 11 K. Rodríguez
- 9 J. Yeboah
- 15 Á. Mena
- 19 J. Caicedo
- 7 L. Loor
- 12 M. Ramírez
- 26 A. Micolta
- 24 A. Hurtado
- 25 J. Porozo
- 5 J. Cifuentes
- 1 H. Galíndez
- 18 J. Ortiz
- 20 J. Corozo
- 4 J. Ordoñez
Timeline
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30' Ecuador Card · Yellow CardEnner Valencia
Foul
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35' Argentina Goal · Normal GoalLisandro Martínez · Assist: A. Mac Allister
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65' Argentina subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Martinez · On: J. Álvarez
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75' Ecuador Card · Yellow CardM. Caicedo
Foul
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76' Ecuador subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Paez · On: A. Minda
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76' Ecuador subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Sarmiento · On: K. Rodriguez
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77' Argentina Card · Yellow CardN. Gonzalez
Foul
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78' Argentina subst · Substitution 2Off: Lisandro Martínez · On: G. Lo Celso
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78' Argentina subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Fernandez · On: Nicolás Otamendi
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79' Ecuador subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Gruezo · On: J. Yeboah
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80' Ecuador subst · Substitution 4Off: Enner Valencia · On: Á. Mena
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81' Argentina Card · Yellow CardN. Tagliafico
Foul
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87' Ecuador subst · Substitution 5Off: Alan Franco · On: J. Caicedo
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90'+1 Ecuador Goal · Normal GoalK. Rodriguez · Assist: J. Yeboah
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90'+5 Argentina subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Molina · On: Gonzalo Montiel
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120'+4 Ecuador Goal · Missed PenaltyA. Minda
Penalty Shootout
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120'+9 Argentina Goal · PenaltyNicolás Otamendi
Penalty Shootout
Match Stats
| Stat | Argentina | Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 81% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 9 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 374 | 355 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 2 |
| xG | 0.87 | 1.73 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 310 | 289 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 8 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 0 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Lisandro Martínez's goal in the 35th minute gave Argentina a significant advantage, shifting the momentum in their favor.
- ▸ Ecuador's equalizer by K. Rodriguez in the 91st minute of extra time leveled the match, showcasing Ecuador's determination and resilience.