Argentina remains on course to
win their first Copa America title since 1993 after thrashing Paraguay to set
up a final against tournament hosts Chile.
Marcos Rojo put Argentina ahead
from Lionel Messi's free-kick and Javier Pastore made it 2-0 with a low shot.
Lucas Barrios pulled one back
from 20 yards, but Angel Di Maria then netted twice, slotting in from Pastore's
pass and then converting a rebound.
Sergio Aguero headed in a fifth
and Gonzalo Higuain blasted in a sixth.
It was an impressive victory
from Gerardo Martino's side as La Albiceleste moved into the Copa America final
for the third time in four competitions and will play Chile in Santiago on 4
July.
Although he did not score, it
was another influential performance from skipper Messi, who had a hand in three
of the six goals.
His free-kick led to Rojo
opening the scoring in the 15th minute and then the four-time World Player of
the Year created the second with a jinking run before setting up the impressive
Pastore.
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