Argentina display title credentials to crush Paraguay in semi-final

Argentina avoided a repeat of their group-stage capitulation against Paraguay by producing a stunning display that resulted in a 6-1 victory, setting up a date with hosts Chile in the Copa América final.

La Albiceleste got off to the perfect start, with Marcos Rojo sweeping a Lionel Messi free kick home from 12 yards with just over a quarter of an hour gone.

Javier Pastore then doubled Argentina’s lead in the 27th minute - Messi again supplying the assist - as he fired a low drive past Justo Villar from the top of the box.