Come on, you son of a bitch, I’ll catch you like anything, shouted the Argentine goalkeeper during the shootout. His words will be scrutinized by the local federation

He saved three penalty kicks, secured his Argentina’s promotion, yet he may not play the Copa America final. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez shouted obscenities at one of the shooters during a penalty kick, which will be investigated by the South American federation.

Argentina took a quick lead in the semi-final match, with Lautaro Martinez scoring after a Lionel Messi pass. They continued to be more active but did not add an insurance goal before half-time.

After the change of sides, they were punished. Luis Diaz equalised in the 61st minute and Colombia settled the game and did not let the crucial encounter go to penalties.

Yes, the Copa America does not play extra time after regulation time.

Both Messi and Juan Cuadrado scored in the first set of shootouts, then Argentina’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez started to work his magic. He kept out both Davinson Sanchez and Yerry Mina and Argentina led 2-1 after three rounds.

In the fourth series, both scorers converted, and in the fifth Edwin Cardona had to score, but Martinez was able to find the direction for the third time and also cleared the ball. Argentina advanced to the Copa America final.

After the end of the match, however, the words of goalkeeper Martinez before Mina’s penalty kick began to be addressed. Martinez yelled at him , “Come on, you son of a bitch, I’ll catch you like anything! ” Martinez will now face an investigation by the South American Federation.

Source: Copa America