‘A beast’ – Tottenham star hailed after helping his nation to reach the semi-finals

Cristian Romero has been praised once again by the Argentinean press as his valiant display helped his side edge out Ecuador to reach the semifinals of the Copa America.

Argentina look favourites to win Copa America

The defending champions had breezed into the final eight of the competition, having won all three games in their group without conceding a single goal.

They thus came into the quarterfinal against Ecuador as big favourites but the game proved anything but easy as their opponents gave as good as they got, earning a deserved draw after 90 minutes, with Kevin Rodríguez’s stoppage-time equaliser ruling out Lisandro Martinez’s opener.

Argentina eventually emerged 4-2 winners on penalties at the NRG Stadium in Houston to keep their hopes of retraining the trophy alive.

Cristian Romero for Player of the Tournament?

Romero was hailed for a battling display in what was a tough night for the centre-back, with the Tottenham man and his teammates now set to take on Canada in the semifinals.

Journalist Gaston Recondo wrote about the 26-year-old’s performance on TYC Sports: “Once again he was a beast in withstanding the rival attacks.

“He knew how to play at the limit almost without committing any infractions. It was the night in which they made things the most difficult for him.”

Spurs Web Opinion

If Argentina do go on to retain the trophy, it will be due to their defensive solidity rather than their attacking flair, with Romero arguably emerging as the Albiceleste’s most important player in this tournament.

Tottenham really need to match his winning desire next season in order to keep him long-term.

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