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- Emi Martinez once again performed penalty shootout heroics to help defending champions Argentina seal their place in the Copa America semi-finals. The Villa keeper saved the first two spot-kicks as Argentina overcame Ecuador 4-2 on penalties after the game finished 1-1 after normal time on Thursday.
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Dec 12, 2022 · Last year in the Copa America semi-final against Colombia, it was Martinez’s highly effective but controversial trash talk that helped him save three penalty kicks in the shootout and guide...
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Jul 5, 2024 · Emi Martinez once again performed penalty shootout heroics to help defending champions Argentina seal their place in the Copa America semi-finals. The Villa keeper saved the first two...
Jul 5, 2024 · The Villa goalkeeper saved two spot-kicks to help the reigning champions record a 4-2 quarter-final shoot-out victory over Ecuador, after captain Messi had sent his penalty against the bar.
Apr 19, 2024 · However, as the penalty shootout got underway, the ‘keeper did what he does best – get into the heads of the opposition. This helped him save the first spot-kick and give Villa an immediate advantage.
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Dec 19, 2022 · His national team boss, Lionel Scaloni, insisted that he had no doubts over the penalty shootout - as Martinez had already assured his teammates that he would save spot-kicks.
Apr 19, 2024 · Emi Martinez was Aston Villa's shoot-out hero, saving Lille's first penalty before then keeping out the decisive spot-kick to send his side into the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League;...
Dec 18, 2022 · The 30-year-old, nicknamed ‘Dibu’, has already showcased his penalty-saving prowess when he stopped two spot-kicks during Argentina’s nerve-racking quarter-final win over The Netherlands.