At La Plata, Argentina:
Jose Paolo Guerrero's second-half hat trick (63', 89', 90') busted open Saturday's Copa America third-place game as Peru overpowered Venezuela 4-1.
Showing posts with label 2011 Copa America. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2011 Copa America. Show all posts
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Copa America: It's Paraguay vs. Uruguay For All The Marbles
At Mendoza, Argentina:
After 120 scoreless minutes, Nestor Ortigoza, Lucas Barrios, Cristian Riveros, Osvaldo Martinez, and Dario Veron all converted their spot kicks as Paraguay took out Venezuela 5-3 in the penalty-kick on Wednesday to advance to Sunday's Copa America final in Buenos Aires, where they would take on Uruguay for the title and a berth in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, slated to take place year-after-next in Brazil.
After 120 scoreless minutes, Nestor Ortigoza, Lucas Barrios, Cristian Riveros, Osvaldo Martinez, and Dario Veron all converted their spot kicks as Paraguay took out Venezuela 5-3 in the penalty-kick on Wednesday to advance to Sunday's Copa America final in Buenos Aires, where they would take on Uruguay for the title and a berth in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, slated to take place year-after-next in Brazil.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Copa America: Luis Suarez Fires Uruguay Into Final
At La Plata, Argentina:
Luis Suarez scored both goals (52', 57') as Uruguay defeated Peru 2-0 on Tuesday to reach the final of the Copa America tournament.
They will face the winner of Wednesday's Paraguay-Venezuela contest in Sunday's final to be played at Buenos Aires.
Luis Suarez scored both goals (52', 57') as Uruguay defeated Peru 2-0 on Tuesday to reach the final of the Copa America tournament.
They will face the winner of Wednesday's Paraguay-Venezuela contest in Sunday's final to be played at Buenos Aires.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Copa America: Paraguay, Venezuela Reach Semis
The quarterfinal round of the Copa America concluded on Sunday in Argentina with two games.
At La Plata:
After a 0-0 deadlock through 120 minutes, Marcelo Estigarribia and Cristian Riveros made their spot kicks as Paraguay defeated Brazil 2-0 in the penalty-kick shootout to advance to the semifinal round for the first time since 1989.
At San Juan:
With Oswaldo Vizcarrondo (34') and Gabriel Cichero (80') providing the scoring, Venezuela knocked off Chile 2-1 to advance to their first-ever semifinal appearance.
For the semifinal round, Peru will take on Uruguay on this coming Tuesday at La Plata. Wednesday will find Venezuela taking on Chile at Mendoza.
The two winners will face each other in next Sunday's final at Buenos Aires, with the winner qualifying for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup to be played in Brazil.
At La Plata:
After a 0-0 deadlock through 120 minutes, Marcelo Estigarribia and Cristian Riveros made their spot kicks as Paraguay defeated Brazil 2-0 in the penalty-kick shootout to advance to the semifinal round for the first time since 1989.
At San Juan:
With Oswaldo Vizcarrondo (34') and Gabriel Cichero (80') providing the scoring, Venezuela knocked off Chile 2-1 to advance to their first-ever semifinal appearance.
For the semifinal round, Peru will take on Uruguay on this coming Tuesday at La Plata. Wednesday will find Venezuela taking on Chile at Mendoza.
The two winners will face each other in next Sunday's final at Buenos Aires, with the winner qualifying for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup to be played in Brazil.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Copa America: Peru and Uruguay Advance To Semifinals
The quarterfinal round of the Copa America commenced with two games on Saturday played in Argentina.
At Cordoba:
Carlos Lobaton (101') and Juan Manuel Vargas (111') provided the overtime scoring as Peru knocked off Colombia 2-0 to reach the semifinal round for the first time since 1997.
At Santa Fe:
Diego Perez scored at 5 minutes to give Uruguay an early lead, only to see Gonzalo Higuan equalize for Argentina at 17 minutes. With the score deadlocked at 1-1 through regulation time and 30 scoreless overtime minutes, Diego Forlan, Luis Suarez, Andres Scotti, Walter Gargano, and Martin Caceres all converted their spot kicks (while the Argentinians' Carlos Tevez suffered the only miss) to enable the Uruguayans to win the penalty-kick shootout 5-4 and advance to the semifinals.
At Cordoba:
Carlos Lobaton (101') and Juan Manuel Vargas (111') provided the overtime scoring as Peru knocked off Colombia 2-0 to reach the semifinal round for the first time since 1997.
At Santa Fe:
Diego Perez scored at 5 minutes to give Uruguay an early lead, only to see Gonzalo Higuan equalize for Argentina at 17 minutes. With the score deadlocked at 1-1 through regulation time and 30 scoreless overtime minutes, Diego Forlan, Luis Suarez, Andres Scotti, Walter Gargano, and Martin Caceres all converted their spot kicks (while the Argentinians' Carlos Tevez suffered the only miss) to enable the Uruguayans to win the penalty-kick shootout 5-4 and advance to the semifinals.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Copa America: Brazil, Venezuela, Paraguay Reach Quarterfinals
Two games were played in Group B on Wednesday as group stage action in the Copa America concluded in Argentina.
At Salta:
Late goals from Nicolas Fedor (89') and Grenddy Perozo (90'+2) lifted Venezuela from a two-goal deficit to gain a 3-3 draw with Paraguay. Jose Rondon also scored for the Venezuelans at 5 minutes. Goals from Antolin Alcaraz (33'), Lucas Barrios (62'), and Cristian Riveros (85') were enough for the Paraguayans as the draw allowed them to advance (along with Venezuela) into the quarterfinals and eliminate Costa Rica from the tournament.
At Cordoba:
Alexandre Pato (27', 60') and Neymar (48', 71') each scored twice as Brazil doubled up Ecuador 4-2 and advanced to the quarterfinals and eliminated their opponents.
FINAL GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Brazil (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
2. Venezuela (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
3. Paraguay (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Ecuador (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
Brazil, Venezuela, and Paraguay all advanced to the quarterfinal round while Ecuador were eliminated.
Match-ups for the quarterfinal round:
Saturday:
At Cordoba:
Colombia vs. Peru
At Santa Fe:
Argentina vs. Paraguay
Sunday:
At La Plata:
Brazil vs. Paraguay
At San Juan:
Chile vs. Venezuela
At Salta:
Late goals from Nicolas Fedor (89') and Grenddy Perozo (90'+2) lifted Venezuela from a two-goal deficit to gain a 3-3 draw with Paraguay. Jose Rondon also scored for the Venezuelans at 5 minutes. Goals from Antolin Alcaraz (33'), Lucas Barrios (62'), and Cristian Riveros (85') were enough for the Paraguayans as the draw allowed them to advance (along with Venezuela) into the quarterfinals and eliminate Costa Rica from the tournament.
At Cordoba:
Alexandre Pato (27', 60') and Neymar (48', 71') each scored twice as Brazil doubled up Ecuador 4-2 and advanced to the quarterfinals and eliminated their opponents.
FINAL GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Brazil (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
2. Venezuela (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
3. Paraguay (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Ecuador (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
Brazil, Venezuela, and Paraguay all advanced to the quarterfinal round while Ecuador were eliminated.
Match-ups for the quarterfinal round:
Saturday:
At Cordoba:
Colombia vs. Peru
At Santa Fe:
Argentina vs. Paraguay
Sunday:
At La Plata:
Brazil vs. Paraguay
At San Juan:
Chile vs. Venezuela
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Copa America: Chile, Uruguay, Peru Advance To Quarterfinals; El Tri Eliminated
Tuesday marked the conclusion of Group C play in the Copa America, played in Argentina.
At Mendoza:
Andre Carrillo's late own goal (90'+2) carried Chile to a 1-0 win over Peru, enabling the Chileans to win the Group C title. Both teams will play in the quarterfinal round.
At La Plata:
Alvaro Pereira scored the only goal of the match at 14 minutes as Uruguay defeated Mexico 1-0 to reach the quarterfinals and eliminated El Tri (who already won the CONCACAF Gold Cup title and a berth in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup) from the tournament.
FINAL GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Chile (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Uruguay (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
3. Peru (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Mexico (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
Chile, Uruguay, and Peru advanced to the quarterfinal round while Mexico were eliminated.
At Mendoza:
Andre Carrillo's late own goal (90'+2) carried Chile to a 1-0 win over Peru, enabling the Chileans to win the Group C title. Both teams will play in the quarterfinal round.
At La Plata:
Alvaro Pereira scored the only goal of the match at 14 minutes as Uruguay defeated Mexico 1-0 to reach the quarterfinals and eliminated El Tri (who already won the CONCACAF Gold Cup title and a berth in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup) from the tournament.
FINAL GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Chile (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Uruguay (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
3. Peru (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Mexico (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
Chile, Uruguay, and Peru advanced to the quarterfinal round while Mexico were eliminated.
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.
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.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Copa America: Colombia Clinch Berth In Quarterfinals
At Santa Fe, Argentina:
In the lone Sunday Copa America contest, Radamel Falcao Garcio scored both goals (14', PK-28') as Colombia defeated Bolivia 2-0 in Group A action to become the first team to advance to the quarterfinal round. The defeat eliminated the Bolivians from the competition.
In the lone Sunday Copa America contest, Radamel Falcao Garcio scored both goals (14', PK-28') as Colombia defeated Bolivia 2-0 in Group A action to become the first team to advance to the quarterfinal round. The defeat eliminated the Bolivians from the competition.
Saturday, July 09, 2011
Copa America: Venezuela Go Atop Group B; Paraguay and Brazil Draw
Two games from Group B of the Copa America were played on Saturday in Argentina:
At Cordoba:
Jadson (38') and Fred (89') each scored once as Brazil gained a 2-2 draw with Paraguay. The Paraguayans got goals courtesy of Roque Santa Cruz (54') and Nelson Haedo Valdez (66').
At Salta:
Cesar Gonzalez provided all the scoring with his tally at 61 minutes as Venezuela moved to the top of Group B with a 1-0 shutout over Ecuador.
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Venezuela (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
2. Paraguay (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
Brazil (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. Ecuador (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
At Cordoba:
Jadson (38') and Fred (89') each scored once as Brazil gained a 2-2 draw with Paraguay. The Paraguayans got goals courtesy of Roque Santa Cruz (54') and Nelson Haedo Valdez (66').
At Salta:
Cesar Gonzalez provided all the scoring with his tally at 61 minutes as Venezuela moved to the top of Group B with a 1-0 shutout over Ecuador.
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Venezuela (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
2. Paraguay (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
Brazil (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. Ecuador (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
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)
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)
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Copa America: Ticos Blank Bolivia
At Jujuy, Argentina:
Josue Martinez (59') and Joel Campbell (78') each delivered a goal in the second half on Thursday as Costa Rica shut out Bolivia 2-0 in Copa America Group A action.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Colombia (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
2. Costa Rica (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Argentina (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. Bolivia (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
Josue Martinez (59') and Joel Campbell (78') each delivered a goal in the second half on Thursday as Costa Rica shut out Bolivia 2-0 in Copa America Group A action.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Colombia (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
2. Costa Rica (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Argentina (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. Bolivia (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Copa America: Goose Eggs For Argentina and Colombia
At Santa Fe, Argentina:
In Group A action from the Copa Libertadores, Colombia held host nation Argentina to a 0-0 stalemate.
In Group A action from the Copa Libertadores, Colombia held host nation Argentina to a 0-0 stalemate.
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)
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)
Sunday, July 03, 2011
Copa America: Venezuela Hold Brazil To Scoreless Draw; Goose Eggs For Ecuador and Paraguay Too
Two games in Group B play in the Copa America took place on Sunday in Argentina.
At La Plata:
Venezuela pulled a surprise by holding Brazil to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Santa Fe:
Paraguay and Ecuador battled to a 0-0 deadlock in their group-stage opener.
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Brazil (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
Ecuador (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
Paraguay (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
Venezuela (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
At La Plata:
Venezuela pulled a surprise by holding Brazil to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Santa Fe:
Paraguay and Ecuador battled to a 0-0 deadlock in their group-stage opener.
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Brazil (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
Ecuador (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
Paraguay (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
Venezuela (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
Saturday, July 02, 2011
Copa America: Colombia Take Group A Lead
At Jujuy, Argentina:
In the one Saturday contest from the Copa America tournament, Gustavo Ramos' goal at 44 minutes provided all the scoring as Colombia defeated Costa Rica 1-0 in Group A action. The Ticos were brought in as replacement invitees after Japan withdrew in the aftermath of this past March's massive earthquake and tsunami.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Colombia (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Argentina (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
Bolivia (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Costa Rica (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
In the one Saturday contest from the Copa America tournament, Gustavo Ramos' goal at 44 minutes provided all the scoring as Colombia defeated Costa Rica 1-0 in Group A action. The Ticos were brought in as replacement invitees after Japan withdrew in the aftermath of this past March's massive earthquake and tsunami.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Colombia (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Argentina (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
Bolivia (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Costa Rica (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
Friday, July 01, 2011
Copa America: Argentina Held To Draw By Bolivia
At La Plata, Argentina:
Sergio Aguero's equalizer in the 76th minute salvaged a 1-1 draw for Argentina against Bolivia in Group A play on Friday night as the Copa America tournament commenced. Edivaldo Rojas Hermoza scored for the Bolivians at 47 minutes.
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