Monday, July 04, 2011

Copa America: Luis Suarez Salvages Draw For Uruguay; Mexico Knocked Off By Chile

Group C play in the Copa America opened on Monday with two games played at San Juan, Argentina.


In the opener, Luis Suarez tied things up at 45 minutes as Uruguay salvaged a 1-1 draw with Peru.  Jose Paolo Guerrero scored for the Peruvians at 23 minutes.


In the nightcap, Esteban Paredes (66') and Arturo Vidal (72') provided the second-half scoring as Chile came from behind to overtake invitees Mexico 2-1.


GROUP C STANDINGS:


1. Chile (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Peru (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
     Uruguay (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Mexico (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)

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