Copa America: Messi weaves his magic as Argentina down US

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) chases the ball over United States' John Brooks (6) during a Copa America Centenario semifinal match. (AP Photo)

Updated on: Jun 22, 2016 10:27 AM IST

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) chases the ball over United States' John Brooks (6) during a Copa America Centenario semifinal match. (AP Photo)

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Argentina’s Gonzalo Higuain (right) celebrates with forward Ezequiel Lavezzi (middle) and midfielder Lionel Messi (10) after scoring a goal during the second half of the Copa America clash against the US. (Reuters via USA Today Sports)

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US players gather before the start of their Copa America Centenario semifinal football match against Argentina in Houston, Texas, US. (AFP Photo)

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Argentina forward Gonzalo Higuain (9) scores a goal past United States goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) in the semifinals of the 2016 Copa America Centenario football tournament at NRG Stadium. (Reuters Photo)

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Picture taken before the start of the Copa America Centenario semifinal football match between US and Argentina in Houston, Texas. (AFP Photo)

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Argentina’s supporters wait for the start of the Copa America Centenario semifinal football match against US. (AFP Photo)

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Lionel Messi (10) is defended by United States midfielder Michael Bradley (4) and defenders Geoff Cameron (20), Steve Birnbaum (3) and Fabian Johnson (23) during the second half of the Copa America Centenario semifinal match. (Reuters via USA Today Sports)

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Argentina’s supporters pose while waiting for the start of the Copa America Centenario semifinal football match against USA in Houston, Texas. (AFP Photo)

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Picture taken before the start of the Copa America Centenario semifinal football match between USA and Argentina in Houston, Texas. (AFP Photo)

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A US fan looks on prior to a 2016 Copa America Centenario semifinal match between Argentina and the United States at the NRG stadium. (AFP Photo)

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United States goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) watches the goal by Argentina forward Gonzalo Higuain (not pictured) during the Copa America semifinal match. (Reuters Photo)

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Lavezzi flips over the boards during the Copa America semifinal match against the United States. (Reuters via USA Today Sports)

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US goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) motions to a teammate during the first half of Copa America semifinal against Argentina. (Reuters via USA Today Sports)