Argentina defeated Colombia 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw on Friday to reach the semifinals of the Copa America. Carlos Tevez scored the winning penalty after a scoreless draw in 90 minutes. In the Copa America, the game moves immediately to penalties after regulation time with no extra time. Extra time can only be played in the final. Argentina dominated play, particularly in the first half, with Colombia content to defend and take its chances with penalties. Argentina faces the Read more [...]

Argentina are through to the semifinals of Copa America, though just barely. They were all over Colombia for 90 minutes, but couldn't find the back of the net, and had to rely on penalties. Despite finishing regulation tied up at 0-0, the Albiceleste were able to better Colombia on spot kicks, winning the shootout 5-4. David Ospina was the star of the game, just barely beating out referee Roberto Garcia, who gave Sergio Aguero a yellow card for dissent in the 20th minute after denying the Argentine Read more [...]