Argentina finally put it right and destroyed Venezuela 4-0 with a hat-trick from the sensational Alberto Nunez and a beautiful headed goal from Fernando Balloni.
After two bad performances, they win Group C, with seven points (two wins, one draw) only ahead on goal difference ahead of Mexico, who defeated Jamaica 1-0 with a goal from Javier Estrada.
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
AmeriCup 2011: Day 10
Brazil hammered Canada six-nil on a cold night in the Centenario.
Goals came from Demitrinho, Neylon, Kerrison, Rodrigo Santos, Hugo and Kikao.
Elsewhere, Peru won 1-0 over Ecuador to secure their place in the quarter-finals; the goalscorer was Manuel Torres.
Goals came from Demitrinho, Neylon, Kerrison, Rodrigo Santos, Hugo and Kikao.
Elsewhere, Peru won 1-0 over Ecuador to secure their place in the quarter-finals; the goalscorer was Manuel Torres.
Monday, 11 July 2011
AmeriCup 2011: Day 9
Paraguay defeated Colombia 1-0 in the winner-take-all match in Montevideo's Parque Central stadium, securing their place with hosts Uruguay in the quarter-finals.
The score stayed 0-0 for about 80 minutes, but despite that, both teams played end-to-end attacking football before a header from Victor Cardozo broke the deadlock and sent Paraguayans into a frenzy.
Across town, Uruguay made it three wins from three in Group A, but only after Honduras conceded a late own goal to the hosts in a dreadful display of football at the Centenario stadium.
Gustavo Righetti's inswinging cross had Honduran defender Bobby Bravo head it into his own net after 85 minutes of appalling football, which saw the two teams play extra defensively, the complete contrast of the entertaining spectacle at the Parque Central.
The score stayed 0-0 for about 80 minutes, but despite that, both teams played end-to-end attacking football before a header from Victor Cardozo broke the deadlock and sent Paraguayans into a frenzy.
Across town, Uruguay made it three wins from three in Group A, but only after Honduras conceded a late own goal to the hosts in a dreadful display of football at the Centenario stadium.
Gustavo Righetti's inswinging cross had Honduran defender Bobby Bravo head it into his own net after 85 minutes of appalling football, which saw the two teams play extra defensively, the complete contrast of the entertaining spectacle at the Parque Central.
Sunday, 10 July 2011
AmeriCup 2011: Day 8
Chile beat USA 2-0 with goals from Pablo Antonio García and Iván Maldonado in Centenario evening match.
In the afternoon match in Paysandú, Bolivia and Costa Rica playing to a 0-0 draw in a negative display of defensive football.
As the tables stand, it's still all to play for: Chile are in pole position with four points, USA with three, Bolivia two and Costa Rica one. Costa Rica could still finish in the top two if they beat Chile in Montevideo's Centenario stadium, and hope that USA draw with Bolivia across town at the Luis Triccoli stadium.
In the afternoon match in Paysandú, Bolivia and Costa Rica playing to a 0-0 draw in a negative display of defensive football.
As the tables stand, it's still all to play for: Chile are in pole position with four points, USA with three, Bolivia two and Costa Rica one. Costa Rica could still finish in the top two if they beat Chile in Montevideo's Centenario stadium, and hope that USA draw with Bolivia across town at the Luis Triccoli stadium.
Saturday, 9 July 2011
AmeriCup 2011: Day 7
A depleted Mexico side continue to confound their critics as they held Argentina to a shock nil-nil draw in the evening match at the Estadio Centenario.
Alberto Nunez, always a threat for the Argentines, was kept quiet by a resolute Mexican defense lead by Antonio Vallejos.
Vallejos - who was part of the Mexican defence that let in seven goals against England in the World Cup last year - was arguably the Man of the Match.
The Leones de Monterrey defender was given the task of man-marking playmaker Nunez, and Vallejos stuck to the Barcelona Bullfighters forward like glue and won tackles fairly.
This result leaves both teams with four points, but quarter-finals are still no guarantee.
Because Venezuela beat Jamaica 3-1 earlier, earning three points, after their opening defeat to Mexico, whereas Jamaica, having lost their first game against Argentina, are no longer in contention.
Goals from Hector Montero, Marcos Smith and Johnny Ferrera were sufficient; Tino Henderson scored Jamaica's goal.
Venezuela now must beat Argentina, which has rarely happened; however with Argentina's poor performances over the first two games, one could fancy the Maroons' chances. Mexico, on the other hand, face Jamaica, knowing that a win will see them through to the last eight.
Alberto Nunez, always a threat for the Argentines, was kept quiet by a resolute Mexican defense lead by Antonio Vallejos.
Vallejos - who was part of the Mexican defence that let in seven goals against England in the World Cup last year - was arguably the Man of the Match.
The Leones de Monterrey defender was given the task of man-marking playmaker Nunez, and Vallejos stuck to the Barcelona Bullfighters forward like glue and won tackles fairly.
This result leaves both teams with four points, but quarter-finals are still no guarantee.
Because Venezuela beat Jamaica 3-1 earlier, earning three points, after their opening defeat to Mexico, whereas Jamaica, having lost their first game against Argentina, are no longer in contention.
Goals from Hector Montero, Marcos Smith and Johnny Ferrera were sufficient; Tino Henderson scored Jamaica's goal.
Venezuela now must beat Argentina, which has rarely happened; however with Argentina's poor performances over the first two games, one could fancy the Maroons' chances. Mexico, on the other hand, face Jamaica, knowing that a win will see them through to the last eight.
Friday, 8 July 2011
AmeriCup 2011: Day 6
Brazil won 1-0 over Peru at the Centenario, but it took 80 minutes before Demitrinho could strike.
The Peruvian defence defended like dogs until Demitrinho's hopeful strike from long range caught out the keeper.
Brazil now book a place in the knockout stages.
In the day's early game, Ecuador were held 1-1 by Canada.
Marco Giontarella had given the North Americans a shock lead, before Luis Martini equalised fifteen minutes from time.
On Monday, Ecuador, with one point, could qualify for the quarters if they beat Peru in Maldonado, who are currently on three, and Canada are still in the hunt if they complete the unlikely task of beating Brazil at the Centenario, coupled with a draw in the other game in Maldonado. However if Peru beat Ecuador no matter what happens in Montevideo, they will go through with Brazil.
The Peruvian defence defended like dogs until Demitrinho's hopeful strike from long range caught out the keeper.
Brazil now book a place in the knockout stages.
In the day's early game, Ecuador were held 1-1 by Canada.
Marco Giontarella had given the North Americans a shock lead, before Luis Martini equalised fifteen minutes from time.
On Monday, Ecuador, with one point, could qualify for the quarters if they beat Peru in Maldonado, who are currently on three, and Canada are still in the hunt if they complete the unlikely task of beating Brazil at the Centenario, coupled with a draw in the other game in Maldonado. However if Peru beat Ecuador no matter what happens in Montevideo, they will go through with Brazil.
Thursday, 7 July 2011
AmeriCup 2011: Day 5
Hosts Uruguay have become the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals, defeating Paraguay 2-0.
Carlos Torres-Pizarro was key for Uruguay, scoring one goal and setting up the second for his brother, Julio Torres-Pizarro.
Honduras were the first team knocked out of the AmeriCup, with a late goal from Fredy Sánchez Arango. Paraguay and Colombia now play each other next Sunday, in a winner-take-all for a place in the last eight; however, Paraguay will go through on goal difference should it end in a draw.
Carlos Torres-Pizarro was key for Uruguay, scoring one goal and setting up the second for his brother, Julio Torres-Pizarro.
Honduras were the first team knocked out of the AmeriCup, with a late goal from Fredy Sánchez Arango. Paraguay and Colombia now play each other next Sunday, in a winner-take-all for a place in the last eight; however, Paraguay will go through on goal difference should it end in a draw.
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