Argentina conqueror Paraguay and Lionel Messi sets up a semi-final with Chile

Argentina overcame Paraguay 4-2

Argentina defeated Paraguay 4-2 on penalties on Saturday to reach the semi-finals of the Copa America, with Lionel Messi scoring the decisive spot-kick in a dramatic shootout.

The match had finished 0-0 after 90 minutes and extra-time, with both teams creating chances to win the game.

Argentina were the more dominant side throughout the match, but they were unable to find a way past Paraguay's well-organized defense.

Messi scores the winning penalty

Messi stepped up to take the fifth penalty for Argentina, and he calmly slotted the ball into the bottom corner to send his team through to the semi-finals.

It was a moment of relief for Messi, who had missed a penalty in the semi-finals of the 2016 Copa America.

Messi is now one game away from winning his first major international trophy with Argentina.

Argentina will face Chile in the semi-finals

Argentina will face Chile in the semi-finals of the Copa America on Tuesday.

Chile are the reigning champions of the Copa America, and they will be looking to retain their title.

Argentina will be confident of victory, but they will need to be at their best to beat Chile.