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Copa America: Messi fails again as Brazil eliminate Argentina to reach finals

By Mutala Yakubu
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Brazil forwards Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino both scored as they beat rivals Argentina 2-0 in the Copa America semi-final.



Jesus opened the scoring after 19 minutes when he sidefooted in a low cross from Firmino.

Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi both struck the woodwork for Argentina, who have not beaten Brazil in a major competitive fixture since 2005.

A Firmino tap-in secured the win to set up a final against Peru or Chile.


Firmino scores from close range to book Brazil's place in the Copa America final

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi once again failed to win a major trophy for his nation and will hope to at least get one before he retires from football.

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