Massachussets: Argentina and defending champions Chile easily outclassed their respective opponents to enter the semifinals of the Copa America Centenario in style.
At the Gillette Stadium here on late Saturday, Argentina showed ample glimpses of their awesome firepower by overpowering 2011 Copa America finalists Venezuela 4-1 in the quarterfinals.
Gonzalo Higuain (8th, 28th minutes) struck twice for the 14-time champions while Lionel Messi (60th) and Erik Lamela (71st) scored once each.
Tap to Read Full Match Report: Messi powers Argentina past Venezuela 4-1 into semifinals
It was a historic occasion for Messi as he drew level with former star striker Gabriel Batistuta's all time highest tally for Argentina at 54 goals.
Vargas stars
Later, Chile routed a hapless Mexico 7-0 at the Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, California in a last-eight game.
Eduardo Vargas (44th, 52nd, 57th, 74th) got a hat-trick while Edson APuch (16th, 87th) got a brace. Alexis Sanchez (49th) completed the tally.
Tap to Read Full Match Report: Vargas nets 4 goals as Chile rout Mexico 7-0
Copa America Semifinals
- Argentina Vs US
- Chile Vs Colombia