Lionel Messi continues to star as an unselfish playmaker in the 2021 Copa America tournament.
As Argentina was searching for the pivotal second goal of its quarter-final fixture against Ecuador, Messi was presented with a golden opportunity.
An errant touch from Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie gifted Argentina with a major goal-scoring chance.
With Messi on the ball, he elected to play the role of a playmaker once again as he sent off a keen ball to Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez, who finished off his shot attempt for the goal.
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Argentina is now in the semifinals of the Copa America where it will face off against Colombia.