Friday, July 08, 2011

Copa America: Peru Blanks Mexico; Uruguay and Chile Draw

Two games were played in Copa America group-stage action on Friday, both games in Group C, both played at Mendoza, Argentina.


In the opener, Alexis Sanchez notched the equalizer at 64 minutes as Chile gained a 1-1 draw with Uruguay.  Alvara Pereira scored for the Uruguayans at 53 minutes.


In the nightcap, Jose Guerrero scored the lone goal of the match at 84 minutes as Peru put Mexico on the verge of elimination with a 1-0 victory over El Tri.


GROUP C STANDINGS:


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

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