Those led by Germán Portanova lost 4-5 in the penalties after the 0-0 draw in the 90 minutes of the game.
He Dream of repeating the feat of 2006 was frustrated again for the ARGENTINE SELECTION that was eliminated by penalties against Colombia and He failed to access the final of the Copa América de Ecuador. The national team tied 0-0 in the 90 minutes of regular time and Then he could not from the 12 steps, where the rivals were imposed 5-4.
However, those directed by Germán Portanova They will have a new opportunity in this tournament as they will play for the Third place this Friday before the loser of Uruguay-Brazilmatch that will be played on Tuesday.
While the phase of undefeated groups and with a collective performance that was from least to greatest, Argentina was not enough to face Colombiaa rival of the toughest on the continent. Again, the semifinal was a Albiceleste barrierthat this instance has not exceeded since 2006, only time in its history that was consecrated in this tournament.
On this occasion, the ticket to the final implied a double prize: for the change of scheme planned for Los Angeles 2028, the two finalists of this competition They will directly classify the Olympic Gameswhile in the previous editions only the champion did. While this was the clearest opportunity to access the Olympic appointment, all classification mechanisms are still defined to rule out the Argentine presence in competition.
Argentina did not take advantage of its opportunities against Colombia and fell on penalties
In the duel with Colombia, The team of Portanova It was superior in the first half, generated more and better chances although it failed in the definition and made the rival archera. In the second half, The game was equated and anxiety began to predominate, with the end of the game closer and closer.
In the last play of the game, Colombian Manuela Pavi entered the area and the defender Sophia Braun He crossed her to clear the danger and made her fall. The judge in the first instance considered that there had been no need although it was later called by the Var to review your decision. Ultimately, He ratified the initial ruling and finished the game without sanctioning any fault.
In the definition by penalties, Two players who had entered the second half, Paulina Gramaglia and the last one for the historic Eliana Stabile.
With the party already finished, the disappointment of the Argentines was noticed that, after a Good group stagethey had been excited about Overcome the semifinal barrier.
Source: Ambito
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