Colombia won back some of their wounded pride with a 1-0 win over the United States in their meaningless Group C fixture in Barquisimeto tonight.
Both teams were already out of the competition after losing their opening games to Paraguay and Argentina, who meet later tonight in the same stadium to decide who will top the [...]
July 5, 2007
Colombia 1-0 US
July 5, 2007
Give Us Respect, Says Peru Coach
Peru manager Julio César Uribe has called on his countrymen to respect his side after critics savaged the team for their poor performances so far in the Copa América.
“We need to look forward with the same respect and professionalism as always to try and stay alive in this the continent’s most important footballing occasion,” Uribe [...]
July 5, 2007
It Was 50 Years Ago Today
Today is a remarkable day for Copa America historians.
Exactly 40 years ago today, a kid named Pele made his Copa America debut for Brazil. The 16-year old scored his first goal in a yellow shirt in Brazil’s 2-1 loss to Argentina at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.
As if that wasn’t enough, another well-known Brazilian [...]
July 5, 2007
Bravo Chile!
Chile’s poor record in the Copa America is obviously a matter of national importance.
The country’s President Michele Bachelet interrupted a speech last night to celebrate Chile’s 0-0 draw with Mexico that took them into the quarter finals. Bachelet was addressing a Congress of mayors and local leaders when an aide whispered the result in her [...]
July 5, 2007
We’re Not Defensive: Dunga
Brazilian newspapers have reported Dunga is showing the stress of managing the world’s most high profile football team and his latest comments show him on the defensive – and how the pressure is starting to get to him.
Dunga told reporters that Brazil is not dependent on Robinho, in spite of the fact that the Real [...]
July 5, 2007
Tevez to Man Utd
While reports in England say Carlitos Tevez is as good as a Manchester United player with the deal set to be finalised next week it is worth noting that there is nothing on the deal so far out of Buenos Aires or Venezuela except a rehash of reports from the UK.
This is not to say [...]
July 5, 2007
Argentina to rest starters, Tevez in
Argentine coach Coco Basile plans to rest several of his stars in tonight’s game against Paraguay which will decide who wins Group C and who gets Mexico in the quarters and who gets Peru.
Basile is keen to give his key players as much rest as possible following the draining heat of Maracaibo where Argentina trained [...]
July 5, 2007
Chile’s players on facing Brazil again
“Now it could be a beautiful revenge…..hopefully we can deliver the knockout blow” – Humberto Suazo
“This time there can be no mistakes. Brazil have shown that if you make a mistake they’ll kill you. We have to apply ourselves more not to fall into the errors of last time.” – Rodrigo Tello
Anyone hoping Brazil will [...]
July 5, 2007
Last Night’s Dubious Goal and Group B Wrap
Mexico 0-0 Chile: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egqXyMVieM4
Brazil 1-0 Ecuador: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozgzCout_2I
The goals have dried up in the third round of group games as sides get a little cagey in protecting their chances of a quarter-final appearance. Mexico’s players gave out after the game against Chile that the Chileans were ultra-defensive and had no interest in scoring, but in fairness [...]
July 5, 2007
Today’s Headlines
“Brazil win a meagre victory and get Chile in quarters” – Estado de S.Paulo, Brazil
“Brazil play badly, but defeat Ecuador” – Lance, Brazil
“Even without shining Robinho does it again” – O Globo, Brazil
“The team, booed, goes on to quarters of the Copa thanks to one more talented play from Robinho” – Folha de S.Paulo, Brazil
“Ecuador [...]
July 5, 2007
Quarter final line-up: what we already know
On Saturday it is two rematches:
Venezuela -v- Uruguay
Chile -v- Brazil
The winners face each other in one semi-final
On Sunday its the far tougher half of the draw:
Mexico -v- Argentina/Paraguay
Argentina/Paraguay -v- Peru
The winners face each other in the second semi-final
July 5, 2007
Big Guns Fear Mexico: Sanchez
When Argentina and Paraguay face each other in Barquisimeto on Thursday night they will be playing not just to win but to avoid having to face a resurgent Mexico, according to Mexican manager Hugo Sanchez.
Mexico won Group B ahead of Brazil and are unbeaten so far in the tournament. Their opponent in next Sunday’s quarter [...]
July 5, 2007
Robinho Trickery Takes Brazil to Quarters
Brazil won their final Group B tie against Ecuador tonight and once again it was thanks to a penalty won and converted by Robinho. The Real Madrid player conned the referee into awarding Brazil a penalty in the 55th minute and scored the spot kick himself to give his side a 1-0 win.
The victory means [...]
