HOUSTON (AP) - Lionel Messi was too much for the United States to contain.
Messi leads Argentina over US 4-0, into Copa America final
The five-time world player of the year set up Ezequiel Lavezzi's opening goal in the third minute, then scored on a free kick to break Argentina's career scoring record and assisted on the final goal in a 4-0 rout of the U.S. on Tuesday night that put La Albiceleste into the Copa America final.
After Messi doubled the lead in the 32nd minute with his 55th international goal, his tournament-leading fifth, Gonzalo Higuain quickly ended U.