Argentina's Lavezzi breaks elbow in Copa semifinal
Posted June 22, 2016 7:00 am
HOUSTON (AP) - Argentina will be without Ezequiel Lavezzi in the Copa America finals after he broke his left elbow in the second half of his team's 4-0 semifinal win against the United States on Tuesday when he tumbled backward over a barrier chasing a ball.
The ball bounced off Lavezzi before he fell over the barrier and broke his fall with his left arm. He immediately grabbed it with the other hand as he writhed in pain, and photos showed it was grotesquely out of place. Trainers ran to him quickly and he was soon taken away by medical personnel.
Argentina coach Gerardo Martino said he will undergo more tests, but that the injury will require surgery.
He scored Argentina's first goal in the 3rd minute and left with his team up 3-0.
Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano (14) reacts after teammate forward Ezequiel Lavezzi takes a fall over the sideline during a Copa America Centenario semifinal soccer match against the United States, Tuesday, June 21, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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United States's Geoff Cameron (20) is defended by Argentina's Ezequiel Lavezzi (22) during a Copa America Centenario semifinal soccer match Tuesday, June 21, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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