Emiliano Martinez pulls out THAT dance again after saving a penalty in Argentina's Copa America shootout win over Ecuador READ MORE: Messi misses penalty, but Martinez saves Argentina to move on READ MORE: Aguero names three players to become Argentina's new leaders By Jake Fenner Published: 05:44, 5 July 2024 | Updated: 05:49, 5 July 2024 e-mail View comments Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez had a stellar performance between the posts as he led his side to a tight victory over Ecuador at the Copa America . He saved two penalty kicks on the night in a shootout to be the hero for his country once again. In normal time, a penalty kick from Enner Valencia hit the post after Martinez managed some Argentine mind games in a similar fashion to the shootout against France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
But it was in that shootout where 'Dibu' Martinez truly shone the brightest. After Lionel Messi missed his first penalty kick, Martinez ensured that Ecuador would not get one up on Argentina - diving to the keeper's left and getting a glove on it to keep the ball out of the net. Emiliano Martinez saved the day twice for Argentina in a penalty shootout against Ecuador His saves on the first two kicks secured Argentina's advancement to the Copa America semis Emiliano Martinez is a cheat code! 😤 Two penalty saves and the dance to celebrate as Argentina go on to reach the semis.
What a goalkeeper. #CopaAmerica pic.twitter.
com/D7afs7rFyE — Sacha Pisani (@Sachk0) July 5, 2024 He repe.
