Monday, July 11, 2011

Copa America: Victory Over Costa Rica Sends Argentina Into Quarterfinals

At Cordoba, Argentina:


Sergio Aguero scored twice (45'+1, 52') as Argentina dominated Costa Rica 3-0 on Monday as Copa America Group A play came to a close.  The victory clinched a berth in the quarterfinal round for the host country.


FINAL GROUP A STANDINGS:


1. Colombia (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. Argentina (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 5)
3. Costa Rica (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. Bolivia (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 1)


Colombia and Argentina advanced to the quarterfinal round.  Costa Rica can also advance, provided Venezuela defeats Paraguay on Wednesday.  Bolivia has been eliminated.

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