Copa America 2020: Lionel Messi scores and assisted twice as Argentina spanked Ecuador 3-0 to qualify for the semi-finals (Highlights)

Argentina  advanced to the semifinal with a 3-0 win over Ecuador, with Lionel Messi directly involved in all three goals for the Albiceleste.

Lionel provided the assist for the first goal with one of his trade mark assist to Rodrigo De Paul for the opener.

Ecuador fought hard in the second half but Emi Martínez and the Argentina defense. 

The second goal game in the 84th minute, when Messi got his second assist of the night to set up Lautaro Martínez who made it 2-0 for the Albiceleste.

The Barcelona star then added the third an absolute cracker of a free-kick with a rocket into the top corner.