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Argentina beat U.S. to enter Copa final

Xinhua, June 23, 2016 Adjust font size:

Lionel Messi broke Argentina's all-time goal-scoring record on Tuesday as Argentina beat United States 4-0 to enter the Copa America final.

Messi scored on a free kick in the 32nd minute, breaking Argentina's all-time scoring record set by Gabriel Batistuta (54) with his 55th international goal.

"This was the goal when we got here, to play another final and we made it," Messi said. "We've been spectacular from day one and we deserved this."

Argentina enjoyed a dream start as Lavezzi headed the ball over Guzan in the 3rd minute before Messi doubling the score in the 32nd minute.

Higuain scored in the 50th minute in the second half as he put the rebound of his initial shot past goalkeeper Brad Guzan and Higuain scored again with a pass from Messi in the 86th minute as well. Endit