SPORTS UPDATED: Martinez, Lo Celso goals earn Argentina Copa semi Final against Brazil
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Argentina set up a mouth-watering Copa America semi-final against hosts Brazil as goals from Lautaro Martinez and Giovani Lo Celso secured a 2-0 quarter-final victory over Venezuela on Friday. Martinez gave Argentina a 10th minute lead with a clever back-flick between his legs and substitute Lo Celso secured the victory 16 minutes from time, pouncing on a mistake by Venezuela’s goalkeeper Wuilker Farinez at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium. Also Read: I’m innocent, Biodun Fatoyinbo reacts to Busola Dakolo’s rape allegation It was another improved performance from Lionel Scaloni’s team who have grown into this tournament since beginning with a 2-0 defeat to Colombia and a 1-1 draw with Paraguay. They are bidding to end a 26-year wait for a major international trophy. Argentina started like a team determined to claim the prize at stake: a semi-final against their great rivals Brazil. Also Read: Coza Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo In Trouble As Top Nigerian Celebrities Has Pledged To Stand B