Copa America: Lionel Messi inspires Argentina to 3-0 win over Ecuador and semifinal date with Colombia

Argentina beat Ecuador 3-0 on Saturday to set themselves up for a Copa America semi-final against Colombia. Lionel Messi scored a free-kick and assisted two goals.

Lionel Messi scored his 76th international goal and served two assists to help Argentina beat Ecuador 3-0 on Saturday to progress to the semifinals of Copa America. Messi kept his dream of winning his first major international title alive with a starring performance in Argentina's convincing win over Ecuador. Argentina's rival at the Mané Garrincha Stadium on Tuesday will be Colombia, which earlier overcame Uruguay on penalties. The other semifinal will feature defending champions Brazil and Peru.