Against Ecuador in the Copa America 2024 quarterfinal, defender Lisandro Martinez clinched Argentina’s first goal.

 

 

In the 35th minute, Lionel Messi netted another goal after swinging in a corner kick that was flicked on by Alexis Mac Allister, who outjumped Martinez.

The Manchester United center-back then forcefully directed a header towards the goal. Despite Ecuadorian goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez’s attempt to punch it out, the ball crossed the line.

 

Martinez made his debut for Argentina on March 22, 2019, in a friendly against Venezuela, ending in a 1-3 loss.

Before facing Ecuador in the quarterfinals, Martinez had accumulated 20 caps for Argentina, featuring in the 2021 Copa America and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.