Emi Martinez highlighted despite 'unfortunate' Argentina moment vs Switzerland

Emi Martinez will have reason for personal frustration even after Argentina sealed victory overnight.

With England sealing a place in the semi-final with a win over Norway, all eyes turned to the World Cup holders.

Lionel Scaloni's side faced a trip to Kansas City to face Switzerland with a spot in the final four at stake.

Things did look shaky for the Albiceleste, but two extra time goals avoided penalties on the day.

Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez bagged to send their side through with a 3-1 victory under their belts.

Despite the positive result, Aston Villa's Martinez may not be totally happy with his overall showing.

What did the media say about Emi Martinez vs Switzerland?

The 33-year-old is certainly well-loved in B6 for his ability in between the sticks.

That is only amplified on the international stage as he has turned up for his country so many times.

That continued against Switzerland as he helped keep his side in the game on multiple occasions.

That wasn't lost on TYC Sports who appreciated the fact he "looked more confident and in control of the area."

They also highlighted the "unfortunate" nature of him failing to keep a clean sheet in the quarter-final.

La Pagina Millonaria did say that he was "not responsible for the Swiss goal" before adding that Martinez was "very solid in all his interventions, and alert to close down key plays."

TN echoed that in massive fashion as they suggested that the keeper was "one of the team's best players" against Switzerland.

The shot-stopper clearly made an impression, although he will have been frustrated to concede.

The numbers behind Aston Villa star Martinez in Argentina vs Switzerland

The Swiss hadn't fallen behind in a single World Cup game this summer until they faced Argentina.

Alexis MacAlister made sure of that after 10 minutes and it was down to Martinez try and keep hold of that advantage.

He couldn't do it in the end, but it wasn't for the want of trying.

The Villa man completed four saves and was able to prevent 0.11 expected goals on the day.

He also completed one punch, two high claims, eight recoveries, while he acted as sweeper once.

Martinez capped that all off by completing 27 passes across 53 touches in a busy night of action in Kansas City.

England will hope that the Aston Villa star has very little say on that huge semi-final that is coming on Wednesday.