Lionel Messi passed Javier Mascherano as Argentina's most capped international on Monday and scored twice as they beat Bolivia 4-1 to set up a Copa America quarter-final against Ecuador. Bolivia, who had lost their previous 11 Copa America matches, made life more difficult for themselves by repeatedly giving up possession in their own half. Their slight hopes of a comeback were extinguished within five minutes as substitute Lautaro Martinez restored Argentina's three-goal advantage within seconds of replacing Sergio Aguero. The win extended Argentina's unbeaten streak to 17 games, a run that goes back to the last Copa America when they lost to Brazil in the semi-finals. Host nation Brazil will take on Chile in Rio on Friday, while Paraguay play Peru in Goiania the same day.

Source: Sky sports June 29, 2021 06:56 UTC