Lionel Messi and his troops went so close to breaking the nation 's 22 - year trophy hoodoo .
Lionel Messi and his troops came up short thanks to Gonzalo Higuain 's skied penalty and a host determined to take home the Copa America at all costs .
Lionel Messi and his troops went so close to breaking the nation 's 22 - year trophy hoodoo , but came up short thanks to Gonzalo Higuain 's skied penalty and a host determined to take home the Copa America at all costs .