Showing posts with label 2016 Copa America. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2016 Copa America. Show all posts

Saturday, June 25, 2016

Copa America: Team USA Falls To Colombia In Third-Place Game

At Glendale, Arizona:

In Saturday's third-place game in the Copa America tournament, Carlos Bacca's goal in the 31st minute carried Colombia to a 1-0 victory over the United States.

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Copa America: It's A Rematch Of The 2015 Final

At Chicago:

Charles Aranguiz (7') and Jose Fuenzalida (11') delivered the goals in the first quarter-hour on Wednesday as Chile blanked Colombia 2-0 in a Copa America semifinal contest.

Severe weather in the Chicago area delayed the opening of the second half by more than two hours.

Chile will face Argentina in Sunday's final at East Rutherford, New York (5:00 PM Pacific Time, Fox Sports One).  It is a rematch of last year's final in which the Chileans won in the penalty-kick shootout and earned the South American berth in next year's Confederations Cup.

At for the Colombians, they will face the United States in Saturday's third-place playoff at Glendale, Arizona (5:00 PM Pacific Time, FX).

Both games can be seen in Spanish on Univision and the Univision Deportes Network.

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Copa America: Leo And Friends Make Things Much Too Hot For Team USA As Argentina Advance To Final

At Houston:

Gonzalo Higuain (50', 86') scored twice while Lionel Messi (32'; he became his country's all-time scoring leader in the process) and Ezequiel Lavezzi (3') each added a goal as Argentina manhandled the United Stats 4-0 on Tuesday night in semifinal action from the Copa America tournament.

This Saturday at Glendale, Arizona, the Americans will face the loser of Wednesday's Chile-Colombia match in the third-place game while Argentina will take on the winner of the aforementioned Wednesday game in Sunday's final at East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Saturday, June 18, 2016

Copa America: Argentina (Who Will Get Team USA Next, Chile (Who Destroy Mexico) Advance To Semifinals

The quarterfinal round of the Copa America tournament concluded on Saturday with two games.

At Foxborough, Massachusetts:

Gonzalo Higuain scored twice (8', 28') and Lionel Messi (60') and Erik Lamela (71') once apiece as Argentina dominated Venezuela 4-1.

At Santa Clara, California:

Eduardo Vargas produced a quadruple (44', 52', 57', 74') while Edson Puch added a double (16', 87') as Chile annihilated Mexico 7-0.


The match-ups for the semifinal round:

Tuesday, at Houston:

United States vs. Argentina, 6:00 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports 1)


Wednesday, at Chicago:

Colombia vs. Chile, 5:00 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports 1)

The winners will advance to play in the Final on June 26 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Friday, June 17, 2016

Copa America: Colombia Beats Peru In PK Shootout (Will Get Mexico-Chile Winner In Semis)

At East Rutherford, New Jersey:

After 90 scoreless minutes of regulation, and with overtime dispensed with (until the Final anyway) , James Rodriguez, Juan Cuadrado, Dayro Moreno, and Sebastian Perez converted their spot kicks on Friday as Colombia defeated Peru 4-2 in the penalty-kick shootout to advanced to the semifinal round of the Copa America.

The Coffee Growers will play in a semifinal match on Wednesday in Chicago against the winner of Sunday's Chile-Mexico quarterfinal.

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Copa America: Team USA Holds Off Ecuador, Advances To First Semifinal Since 1995

At Seattle:

In a match in which both squads were reduced to ten men apiece, Clint Dempsey (22') and Gyasi Zardes (65') each scored a goal as the United States outlasted Ecuador 2-1 on Thursday to reach their first Copa America semifinal since 1995.

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Copa America: Chile Join Argentina In Quarterfinals

Two games were played in Group D as group-stage play in the Copa America came to a conclusion.

At Philadelphia:

Eduardo Vargas (15', 43') and Alexis Sanchez (50', 89') each scored twice as Chile doubled up Panama 4-2 and locked up a berth in the quarterfinal round and set themselves up for a Sunday match at Santa Clara, California with Mexico.

At Seattle:

Erik Lamela (13'), Ezequiel Lavezzi (15'), and Victor Cuesta (32') each scored a first-half goal as Argentina locked up the Group D crown after dominating Bolivia 3-0.  The Argentinians will face Venezuela on Saturday at Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Final Group D Standings:

1. Argentina (GP: 3; GD: +9; PTS: 9)
2. Chile (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. Panama (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 3)
4. Bolivia (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 0)

Monday, June 13, 2016

Copa America: El Tri Gain Draw With Venezuela, Win Group C; Reggae Boyz Blanked By Uruguay In Tourney Finale For Both Squads

Action in Group C in the Copa America concluded with two Monday contests.

At Houston:

In a battle of teams that had already clinched berths in the quarterfinal round, Jesus Corona's equalizer in the 80th minute lifted Mexico to a 1-1 draw with Venezuela that locked up top spot in Group C for El Tri.  Jose Manuel Velazquez scored in the 10th minute for The Burgundy.

At Santa Clara, California:

In the tournament finale for both squads, Abel Hernandez (21'), Je-Vaughn Watson (OG-66'), and Mathias Corujo (88') each scored once as Uruguay dominated Jamaica 3-0 as the Reggae Boyz go out with nary a point or goal.

Final Group C Standings:

1. Mexico (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
2. Venezuela (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
3. Uruguay (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Jamaica (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 0)

Mexico and Venezuela advanced to the quarterfinal round.

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Copa Libertadores: Brazil Eliminated On Controversial Goal (Peru Will Face Colombia Next); Ecuador Smash Haiti For Right To Face Team USA

Sunday saw the conclusion of Group B play in the Copa America with two games.

At East Rutherford, New Jersey:

Enner Valencia (11'), Jaime Ayovi (20'), Christian Noboa (57'), and Antonio Valencia (78') each tallied once as Ecuador demolished Haiti 4-0 to clinch second place in Group B and set themselves up for a quarterfinal-round match in Seattle on Thursday against the United States.

At Foxborough, Massachusetts:

Raul Ruidiaz was credited with a controversial goal in the 75th minute as Peru knocked off Brazil 1-0 to win Group B (and get themselves a crack at Colombia in a quarterfinal-round match this Friday at East Rutherford, New Jersey) as the Samba Kings have been eliminated.

Final Group B Standings:

1. Peru (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Ecuador (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 5)
3. Brazil (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 4)
4. Haiti (GP: 3; GD: -11; PTS: 0)

Peru and Ecuador advanced to the quarterfinal round.

Saturday, June 11, 2016

Copa America: Team USA Holds Off Paraguay, Advances To Quarterfinals; Ticos Knock Off Colombia, Clinches Group A Title For Americans

Action from Group A of the Copa America concluded with two games on Saturday.

At Philadelphia:

Clint Dempsey scored the only goal of the match in the 27th minute as the United States, despite playing virtually the entire second half with ten men after DeAndre Yedlin's red-card ejection (48'), held off Paraguay 1-0 to lock up a berth in the quarterfinal round.

At Houston:

Celso Borges scored the winning goal in the 58th minute as Costa Rica knocked off Colombia 3-2.  As a result of this game, as well as Team USA's win over Paraguay, the Americans win Group A.

Final Group A Standings:

1. United States (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. Colombia (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. Costa Rica (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
4. Paraguay (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 1)

The United States and Colombia advanced to the quarterfinal round.

Friday, June 10, 2016

Copa America: Leo The Lion Powers Argentina Into Quarterfinals; Arturo Vidal Powers Chile To Victory Over Bolivia

Two games were contested on Friday in Group D as the second cycle of Copa America group-stage contests ended.

At Foxborough, Massachusetts:

Arturo Vidal delivered a double (46', PK-90'+10) as Chile knocked Bolivia out of the tournament 2-1.

At Chicago:

Lionel Messi delivered a natural hat trick (68', 78', 87') as Argentina advanced to the quarterfinal following their 5-0 demolition of ten-man Panama.

Group D Standings:

1. x-Argentina (GP: 2; GD: +6; PTS: 6)
2.    Chile (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3.    Panama (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
4. z-Bolivia (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)

x-Clinched berth in quarterfinal round

z-Eliminated from tournament

Thursday, June 09, 2016

Copa America: Venezuela, El Tri Advance To Quarterfinals

Two games were played in Group C of Copa America on Thursday.

At Philadelphia:

Jose Salomon Rondon scored the only goal of the match in the 36th minute as Venezuela clinched a berth in the quarterfinal round following their 1-0 victory over Ecuador.

At Pasadena, California:

Javier Chicharito Hernandez (18') and Oribe Peralta (81') each scored a goal as Mexico advanced to the quarterfinal round after blanking Jamaica 2-0.

Group C Standings:

1. x-Mexico (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. x-Venezuela (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. z-Jamaica (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
4. z-Uruguay (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)

x-Clinched berth in quarterfinal round

z-Eliminated from tournament

Wednesday, June 08, 2016

Copa America: Samba Boys Annihilate (and Eliminate) Haiti; Ecuador Overcomes Two-Goal Deficit To Gain Draw With Peru

Group-stage play in the Copa America continued on Wednesday with two Group B contests.

At Orlando, Florida:

Philippe Coutinho delivered a hat trick (14', 29', 90'+2) while Renato Augusto added a double (35', 86') as Brazil destroyed Haiti 7-1, eliminating the Caribbean nation from the tournament.

At Glendale, Arizona:

Enner Valencia (39') and Miller Bolanos (48') each scored once as Ecuador came back from a two-goal deficit to gain a 2-2 draw with Peru, whose goals came courtesy of Christian Cueva (5') and Edison Flores (13')

Group B Standings:

1.    Brazil (GP: 2; GD: +6; PTS: 4)
2.    Peru (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3.    Ecuador (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. z-Haiti (GP: 2; GD: -7; PTS: 0)

z-Eliminated from tournament

Tuesday, June 07, 2016

Copa America: Team USA Demoishes Ticos; Colombia Holds Off Paraguay, Locks Up Berth In Quarterfinals

The second cycle of group-stage contests commenced on Tuesday in the Copa America with two games in Group A.

At Chicago:

Clint Dempsey had a hand in three goals, successfully converting a penalty kick in the ninth minute while assisting on scored from Jermaine Jones (37') and Bobby Wood (42') as the United States ran roughshod over Costa Rica 4-0.  Graham Zusi capped off the Americans' scoring in the 87th minute.  It was Team USA's most lopsided victory over the Ticos.

At Pasadena, California:

Carlos Bacca (12') and James Rodriguez (30') delivered the goals as Colombia became the first team to clinch a berth in the quarterfinal round following their 2-1 victory over ten-man Paraguay.

Group A Standings:

1. x-Colombia (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2.    United States (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3.    Paraguay (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
4.    Costa Rica (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 1)

x-Clinched berth in quarterfinal round

Monday, June 06, 2016

Copa America: Monday Wins For Panama, Argentina

Two games in Group D were played on Monday as the first cycle of Copa America group-stage contests came to an end.

At Orlando, Florida:

Blas Perez scored twice (11', 87') as Panama doubled up Bolivia 2-1.

At Santa Clara, California:

Angel Di Maria (51') and Ever Banega (59') each scored once as Argentina, even without Lionel Messi, held off Chile 2-1.

Sunday, June 05, 2016

Copa America: Sunday Wins For Venezuela, El Tri

Group C play in the Copa America opened with two games on Sunday.

At Chicago:

Josef Martinez scored the only goal of the match in the 15th minute as Venezuela defeated ten-man Jamaica 1-0.

At Glendale, Arizona:

In a contentious match that saw both teams reduced to ten men apiece, Rafa Marquez scored the winning goal in the 85th minute as Mexico defeated Uruguay 3-1.

Group C Standings:

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

Copa America

Three games were contested on Saturday as group-stage play continued in the Copa America tournament, which is being staged this year in these United States.

GROUP A:

At Orlando, Florida:

Costa Rica and Paraguay battled to a 0-0 stalemate.

Group A Standings:

1. Colombia (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Costa Rica (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Paraguay (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. United States (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)



GROUP B:

At Seattle:

Paolo Guerrero scored the only goal of Peru's 1-0 win over Haiti in the 61st minute.

At Pasadena, California:

Brazil and Ecuador battled to a 0-0 deadlock.

Group B Standings:

1. Peru (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Brazil (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Ecuador (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Haiti (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)

Saturday, June 04, 2016

Copa America: Rough Opening Match For Team USA

At Santa Clara:

Cristian Zapata (8') and James Rodriguez (PK-42') each scored a goal on Friday night as Colombia blanked the United States 2-0 in a Group A contest that opened the centennial edition of the Copa America tournament.