Soccer Copa America Peru 2004

First Stage
Group A - Lima and Trujillo
teams P M W D L GS GA GD
Colombia 6 2 2 - - 2 - 2
Peru 4 2 1 1 - 5 3 2
Bolivia 1 2 - 1 1 2 3 -1
Venezuela - 2 - - 2 1 4 -3
Matches City Local time GMT
06/07/2004 Lima 17h30 22h30 Colombia 1 x 0 Venezuela
06/07/2004 Lima 20h15 01h15 Peru 2 x 2 Bolivia
09/07/2004 Lima 17h30 22h30 Colombia 1 x 0 Bolivia
09/07/2004 Lima 19h45 00h45 Peru 3 x 1 Venezuela
12/07/2004 Trujillo 17h30 22h30 Venezuela - x - Bolivia
12/07/2004 Trujillo 19h45 00h45 Peru - x - Colombia

Group B - Chiclayo and Piura
teams P M W D L GS GA GD
Argentina 3 2 1 - 2 6 2 4
Uruguay 4 2 1 1 - 4 3 1
México 4 2 1 1 - 3 2 1
Ecuador 0 2 - - 2 2 8 -6
Matches City Local time GMT
07/07/2004 Chiclayo 17h30 22h30 Uruguay 2 x 2 Mexico
07/07/2004 Chiclayo 19h45 00h45 Argentina 6 x 1 Ecuador
10/07/2004 Chiclayo 17h30 22h30 Uruguay 2 x 1 Ecuador
10/07/2004 Chiclayo 19h45 00h45 Argentina 0 x 1 Mexico
13/07/2004 Piura 17h30 22h30 Mexico - x - Ecuador
13/07/2004 Piura 19h45 00h45 Argentina - x - Uruguay

Group C - Arequipa and Tacna
teams P M W D L GS GA GD
Brazil 3 1 1 - - 1 - 1
Paraguay 3 1 1 - - 1 - 1
Costa Rica - 1 - - 1 - 1 -1
Chile - 1 - - 1 - 1 -1
Matches City Local time GMT
08/07/2004 Arequipa 17h30 22h30 Paraguay 1 x 0 Costa Rica
08/07/2004 Arequipa 19h45 00h45 Brazil 1 x 0 Chile
11/07/2004 Arequipa 15h 20h Brazil - x - Costa Rica
11/07/2004 Arequipa 17h15 22h15 Paraguay - x - Chile
14/07/2004 Tacna 17h30 22h30 Costa Rica - x - Chile
14/07/2004 Arequipa 19h45 00h45 Brazil - x - Paraguay

P: Points
M: Matches
W: Wins
D: Draws L: Losses
GS - Goals scored
GA - Goals allowed
GD: Goals difference

 

I see Brazil winning it. No suprises there. Rising stars: Ronaldinho, Kaka, Adriano.

Who are the previous winners of this tournament?

- Shen

 

The winners of the previous tournament were Colombia who managed to beat mexico in the finals. Overall, Argentina and Uruguay have 14 titles, Brazil has 6, Paraguay has 2, Peru, Bolivia and Colombia have 1.


And Kaka and Ronaldhino will not play in the tournament. But there are still talented players like Diego and Kleberson.

 

Copa América
July 07, 2004 21:59
With a man down, Uruguay hold Mexico to a draw





With a man down, Uruguay managed to earn a 2-all draw at the death with Mexico. Uruguay opened the scoring with Carlos Bueno, but soon after Mexico leveled the scores through Ricardo Osorio. After the break, Mexico reversed the scoreline with a piledriver by Pavel Pardo. Uruguayan coach Jorge Fossati swapped a shy Dario Silva for Ramon Morales, who was sent off in one of his first moves. Despite the man disadvantage, Uruguay managed to restore parity on 87 minutes after a header by defender Paolo Montero. Now, Uruguay will lock horns with Ecuador on Saturday 10th, while Mexico will meet Argentina on the same date.
In the first half, both teams played with caution since it was their debut in the Copa América. Both sides created few opportunities and heavy marking defined the first half. Uruguay broke the deadlock on 42 minutes, when the Mexican defense was caught off-guard for the first time, allowing Diego Forlan to nod the ball to Carlos Bueno, who fired Uruguay into the lead 1-nil. When the referee was about to end the first half, Osorio tried to supply a cross and lobbed keeper Luis Barbat to draw level for Mexico.

The second half started with the same script, with both sides missing a lot of passes. With heavy traffic in midfield, the solution was to attempt shots from long range. On one of these attempts, Mexico reversed the scoring with a blistering strike by Pavel Pardo from outside the box. This goal kicked Uruguay into action and coach Jorge Fossati pressed his team forward. On 80 minutes, Carlos Bueno almost brought the teams level. But on 82 minutes, Ramon Morales, who had just come on, was given his marching orders for a crude challenge. Mexico tried to capitalize on the extra man and moved forward, but after a corner-kick from the right side, defender Paolo Montero rose higher than the Mexican defenders and secured a 2-all tie.

 

Argentina massacres; Mexico and Uruguay equal

The Argentine forward Javier Saviola shone Wednesday and marked three so many in almost 15 minutes in the made goals 6-1 of Argentina on Ecuador in the debut of both equipment by Group B of the America Glass of soccer.

Ouch...thats gonna leave a mark on Equador. :catgirl:

 

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Copa América
July 08, 2004 23:54
Brazil defeat Chile in the last minute


When the game seemed to be heading towards a goal-less draw, opportunistic Luis Fabiano headed in the winner that clinched a 1-nil victory for Brazil in their opening match in the Copa América, in Arequipa. This result places Carlos Alberto Parreira´s team in the drivers seat in Group C, alongside Paraguay, who also secured a 1-nil win on their debut.
The Brazilian national team had the better of the early exchanges, squeezing the Chileans, however, they never really gave keeper Alex Varas any trouble. Chile broke on the counter and startled Brazil in their first attacks. On 23 minutes, midfielder Edu brought Rodrigo Valenzuela down in the box. Mexican referee Marco Rodriguez granted the penalty. Sebastian Gonzalez converted the spot-kick, ruled out by the referee for encroachment. As the Chilean striker retook the penalty-kick, he saw the ball fly over the crossbar, squandering the chance to put Chile in the lead. This incident put the Brazilian defenders on alert. The side fell back in their ranks a little more and only created another opportunity on 36 minutes, when Alex struck from outside the box.

After the break, coach Juvenal Olmos replaced Gonzalez, who had missed the spot-kick, for Luis Jimenez. The swap didn´t help the Chilean side turn the pressure on Brazil. Soon after, Parreira put Diego and Ricardo Oliveira on the team, replacing Dudu Cearense and Adriano. The Santos midfielder gave the team a new pace and they almost scored on 63 minutes, through Alex. On 74 minutes, Ricardo Oliveira nearly opened the scoring from distance. Chile only threatened Brazil on 75 minutes, with Mancilla forcing keeper Julio César to a huge save. On 90 minutes, after two debatable plays (which saw Brazilian players pleading for a penalty), Brazil got the deadlock breaker. Alex with the corner-kick and striker Luis Fabiano, who had done very little thus far, heading in the winner. It was the striker´s second goal against Chile in their two last encounters with the Brazilian squad.

The standout of the match, Luis Fabiano, explained the difficulties encountered by the Brazilian squad and how it felt to clinch victory. "The ball wouldn´t reach me. The players were too apart and I was alone up front. We found several obstacles, since the team was mounted recently. I´m glad I scored the goal that will bring confidence to Brazil."

 

Copa América
July 08, 2004 22:23
Penalty-Kick at the death secures victory


A spot-kick earned by midfielder Julio dos Santos, on 86 minutes, sealed a hard-fought win by Paraguay over Costa Rica in their opening match in Group C of Copa América. The fixture, held in Arequipa, south of Peru, presented a low technical level. The Paraguayans, represented basically by their Pre-Olympic team, created few chances throughout the match. Costa Rica, with debutant coach Jorge Luis Pinto at the helm, showcased an unattractive football.
In the first half, Paraguay tried their luck with long-distance strikes, that flew far from Ricardo Gonzalez¿s goal. Paraguayan striker Nelson Haedo created the best chances for Carlos Jara Saguier¿s side. Costa Rica took a long time to find their form and only threatened Edgar Barreto¿s goal on 22 minutes, when midfielder Steven Bryce¿s effort from the right forced the keeper to make the save at his second attempt. Thereafter, both teams refused to move forward and the stalemate was a fair result for the football skills shown in the first period.

In order to improve his side, Paraguayan manager Carlos Jará, who has coached the top team since replacing Aníbal Ruíz, swapped an unproductive Jorge Britez for Julio dos Santos. The change had little effect. Only in the dying minutes, after a fine individual effort by Fredy Bareiro, Paraguay managed to break the deadlock. After storming into the box, the striker was tripped by defender Mauricio Wright. Referee Oscar Ruiz conceded the penalty-kick, converted by Julio dos Santos. The 1-nil win puts Paraguay at the top of the table in Group C, which also boasts Brazil and Chile.

Manager Carlos Jará is glad with the tactical work done by his team. "Paraguay worked well in defense. At the end, they moved forward and earned a penalty that rewarded our efforts. Victory was an important step, but there´s still a long way to go."

 

Everyone say that Brazil will win but you don't know what will happen..


Don't forget what happened in Euro2004

Edit[Shen]: I get the message, no need to kill my eyes with the enormous font...

 

Yesterdays results: 3 Peru - 1 Venezuela
1 Colombia - 0 Bolivia

Colombia first to advance to quarter-finals...

Todays Matches: Mexico vs. Argentina
Uruguay vs. Ecuador

Mexico need to beat Argetina and draw with Equador in order to advance...
Uruguay has to win or draw against Ecuador and beat Argentina in order to advance.

In my opinion who ever beats Argentina will move on because I dont really see Ecuador as a threat. ViVa MeXiCo!

 

Mexico beats Argentina

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Copa América
July 10, 2004 23:36
Mexico beat Argentina 1-nil

Mexico overcome Argentina with a textbook free-kick by Ramon Morales on 8 minutes and raise the temperature in Group B of Copa America. Mexico and Uruguay share top spot with 4 points and with only one more round to go in the first fase, Argentina are third, on 3 points and have to beat rivals Uruguay in the last fixture, on the 13th, to qualify.
Argentineans realized early on that they wouldn´t have another stroll in the park. 8 minutes after kick-off, Ramon Morales found the upper corner with a perfectly taken free-kick and opened the account for Mexico. Although striker Javier Saviola, the star of the match against Ecuador, was well-marked, Argentina created a few goal-scoring chances, but were unable to capitalize. The match carried on with Mexico defending themselves and trying to break on the counter until the interval.

In the second half, Marcelo Bielsa´s side returned with more determination and pinned Mexico in their own half. They created their best chances through Ayala and Sorin, with headers, but keeper Sanchez was equal to the task. In the meantime, Mexico defended well, the standout being defender Rafael Marquez, and all the Argentineans could do was protest against Brazilian referee Marcio Rezende de Freitas as they watched Mexico secure their first win in the competition


Iam very happy about the outcome of this....

 

Copa América
July 10, 2004 21:30
Uruguay win and edge closer to qualification


Uruguay beat Ecuador 2-1 and will decide a berth in the second phase of the Copa America with Argentina, on July 13th. The goals scored by the blue Celeste were scored by Diego Forlan and Carlos Bueno. Franklin Salas reduced the gap for Ecuador.
With both sides in need of victory to continue in contention, the first half was tense. So much so that, on 6 minutes, defender Montero ¿ who scored the equalizer against Mexico ¿ was booked for a violent challenge. The match continued seeing some heavy marking and mistakes in midfield, but Uruguay created more opportunities, with Montero heading a ball onto the upright, on 4 minutes, Forlan lashing a strike on 37 minutes, and defender Joe Bizerra deflecting a ball with his head that shaved the crossbar on Ibarra´s goal.

The second half began with the squads determined to achieve victory, and on the very first minute, Ecuadorian Edison Mendez almost startled goalkeeper Barbat. Uruguay hit back immediately, and two minutes later, Dario Silva missed a huge chance after a corner-kick. There was little to choose between both teams. But it was Uruguay who took the lead. Forlan striking from outside the area to make it 1-nil on 61 minutes. Ecuador tried to comeback only after the entrance of striker Franklin Salas, who leveled the scores on 72 minutes. Uruguay didn´t lie down and continued attacking. Fossati´s team were rewarded on 78 minutes, when Carlos Bueno, who went unnoticed until then, made the most of Ibarra´s parry to secure a 2-1 win for Uruguay.

 

My team choice is Mexico, they have been doing v. well this year.
I think Brazil is doing v. well as well, but Mexico is my team choice and id like them to bring the cup home!

 

Alright! Someone whos on the same side!



Mexico now need to beat equador now. And Argentina need to beat Uruaguay to advance.

 

Copa América
July 12, 2004 17:47
Adriano scores a hat-trick and qualifies Brazil


In inspirational form, striker Adriano helped Brazil thrash Costa Rica 4-1 and secure their spot in the quarterfinals of Copa America. Defender Juan closed the scoring. With the victory in Arequipa, Carlos Alberto Parreira´s team have two win in two matches, with 6 points in Group C. Costa Rica, with two losses, are practically out of contention.
With one change in relation to the team that beat Chile on the opening day - Kleberson in Dudu Cearense´s place - the Brazilian squad took to the pitch with a more offensive formation, but took some time to find their form. The first goal-scoring opportunity came on 10 minutes, when Luis Fabiano found himself face to face with keeper Ricardo Gonzalez. Costa Rica hit back soon after in the only chance they created in the first half. Striker Bryce powering goal-wards and forcing keeper Julio Cesar to a huge save. Then, Brazil were unable to move forward with peril. However, in the last minute of the first half, Adriano broke the deadlock. After latching on to an Alex long-ball, the striker rounded keeper Gonzalez to make it 1-nil, the score at the break.

In the second half, Brazil returned with more determination and, within 10 minutes, scored twice. On 49 minutes, defender Juan broke from deep before slotting past the keeper. Moments later, Adriano headed in an Alex corner-kick. With the 3-nil advantage, manager Parreira swapped two players - Diego and Vagner Love replacing Kleberson and a shy Luis Fabiano, respectively. Setting the pace, Brazil extended the lead on 67 minutes. Gustavo Nery supplying the cross for Adriano to bag his hat-trick at his second attempt. The Brazilian frontman is the top scorer of the Copa America, alongside Argentinean Javier Saviola. With the huge lead, Brazil took the foot off the peddle and allowed Costa Rica to attack. So, on 81 minutes, defender Luis Marin pulled a goal back from a loose ball after a corner-kick. Final score, Brazil 4, Costa Rica, 1.

 

Copa América
July 12, 2004 17:26
Paraguay and Chile Draw Level in Arequipa

The first half was a tight affair, with both teams trying to defend a lot. Paraguay, who went forward more often, were unable to make the finish. Chile, who rarely attacked, didn¿t strike at Justo Villar´s goal. On 20 minutes, the Chileans had their best chance, with striker Mirosevic unleashing a piledriver from outside the box, but off target. Paraguay only came close on 32 minuts, when Torres supplied a cross and defender Luis Fuentes almost found the net with a header. At the end of the first half, striker Haedo had a chance to score for the Paraguayans, but nodded over the bar from a Paredes´ cross.
In the second half, Chilean manager Juvenal Olmos swapped left-back Rodrigo Perez for Mauricio Aros and put frontman Hector Mancilla in Patricio Galaz´s place. The change paid off as Chile pressed forward with more efficiency. On 49 minutes, Mirosevic struck from distance, forcing Villar to a difficult save. Then, Mancilla broke down the left before firing wide. On 71 minutes, defender Aros delivered a cross from the left, the ball crossed the face of goal before finding striker Sebastian Gonzalez (who squandered a spot-kick against Brazil) to crash home. This goal kicked Paraguay into action. On 78 minutes, left-back Ernesto Cristaldo tried his luck from way out and scored a blockbuster, lobbing keeper Claudio Bravo. This result, which practically secures Paraguay in the second phase, made coach Carlos Jara close his ranks to hold the draw. He replaced striker Fredy Bareiro for defender Emilio Martinez. With the substitution, he managed to block the Chilean attack, who never reached Villar´s goal. Paraguay meet Brazil on the 14th, with the first place in Group C at stake. Chile take on Costa Rica trying to achieve a quarterfinal berth.

 

highlights


Just want ya to see the shot that made mexico win....

Who knows maybe ill start posting this with the highlights.

 

That Adriano is a star, now many apps/goals has he got for his country?

I'm a bit suprised with Mexico beating Argentina, but they are a good side. I'd like to see them reach the finals

- Shen

 

YAY!

I was so happy when Mexico won the other day against Argentina . . .
Not only me, but my relatives were also happy.
I was in the basement at a prima's house and I heard the "GOAL"
and the happiness from upstairs. (Some people watched it in basement and others upstairs)
So maybe there could be more "GOAL" tomorrow (Of course Mexico scoring the goals). Do they play tomorrow?
ANYWAYS -
Ojala quede en buen lugar Mexico . . . O mas bien que gane la copa! :anime:

 

As for Adriano he is tied with saviola in goals. Since they both scored a hat trick in the tournament so far. And to tell you the truth, I too was surprised that mexico won even though I wanted it to happen. Its been 14 years (1990) since we beat them. Iam also happy that Mexico is striking from long distance since they depended on Borghetti with his headers.


And darknddestiny,
Mexico play tommorow against ecuador. Im pretty sure that this is a victory for us. We did beat them in WC 2002 anyway....

 

Brazil beat Mexico with a 4-0 win. 2 goals by Adriano, Ricardo Oliveira and Alex each grab one. They face Urugray on Thursday.

Argentina defeated previous winnders Columbia 3-0 with goals from Sorin, Tevez and Gonzalez.

Argentina will now face Brazil/Urugray in the finals

- Shen