2021 Copa América

[gunnar hendershow]

 

[Malenko]

That was also the winning goal. 1-0 was the final score. Chile are obviously better than Bolivia but apart from Brazil everyone's following the euros strategy of getting one goal wins.

Argentina beat Uruguay 1-0 with a header from Guido Rodriguez after a cross from Leo Messi. First half had  a couple more chances for Argentina but they just scored that one goal. Uruguay had the ball for most of the second half while Argentina waited, but they couldn't do anything with it and so it ended 1-0.

 

[Benjamin]

Unfortunate that Uruguay / Argentina was not that exciting, but these group games rarely ever are. 

[Malenko]

Ecuador wasn't able to beat Venezuela who got an equalizer n the 91st minute. 2-2 final score. Ecuador needs to get points somewhere else otherwise Venezuela B will be going through instead. This also happens because Peru managed to beat Colombia 2-1 thanks to a Yerry Mina Own goal. Every game in this group is going to be tight - except for Brazil, this will be a walk in the park to them.

The other group is going to be less exciting because Bolivia is leagues below everyone else in South America at the moment and being placed in a group with Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Paraguay won't help.

[Malenko]

Hey. It's me again with the copa America update no one asked for.

 

Argentina kept their strategy of scoring early and waiting the rest of the match, leaving possession to their opponents. This time, the victim was Paraguay. Also of note, Messi tied Mascherano for most caps in Argentina. He should be the leader by the time the group stages end, even if they decide to rest him at some point. He's still looking for that elusive title with the NT.

 

Uruguay dominated vs Chile. They tried to score vs Argentina too, but they're lacking accuracy in front of the goal, so far. This time they managed a point vs Chile, but only thanks to an own goal. Arturo Vidal of all people. 1-1 was the final score and that one Chilean from Stoke couldn't score this time around. He's still on their starting eleven though.

[gunnar hendershow]

These group stage matches are utterly uninspiring. I'll tune in for the knockouts, a couple of those will be intriguing. But we're basically just careening towards the Argentina-Brazil final they built this year's format around happening.

[Malenko]

On 22/06/2021 at 14:53, damshow said:

These group stage matches are utterly uninspiring. I'll tune in for the knockouts, a couple of those will be intriguing. But we're basically just careening towards the Argentina-Brazil final they built this year's format around happening.

That's true but some teams are just trying to get to the knockout stages and the last 2 to qualify in Brazil's group will only be decided in the last day!

Brazil 2-1 Colombia allows Brazil to Remain undefeated. Both are through to the next round though.

Ecuador were 2-0 at the half vs Peru and could have scored more but Peru came back! Final score 2-2.

Ecuador who play Brazil in the last match need a point and may need to win to qualify!

Peru vs Venezuela will decide who goes through. Peru will be in the knockout stages with a point, but even a loss would be enough as long as Ecuador doesn't beat Brazil.

Venezuela could go through with a point if Ecuador loses to Brazil but they need to win in case Ecuador gets points there. Still, a pretty much qualified Peru is much easier opposition than a much stronger Brazil. 

I'd say at the moment, Ecuador are the most likely to go home early.

 

 

[Malenko]

Bolivia is out after another loss, this time to Uruguay. Bolivia is leagues below everyone else in South America at the moment so they're out regardless of what happens in their last match against Argentina which they'll probably lose anyway. Brazil's group will be decided on Sunday. There's still stuff to play for there. The knockout stages will only start next Friday.

 

[Colly]

Gets the ball for me.

[Lineker]

3 hours ago, Colly said:

Gets the ball for me.

 

[GoGo Yubari]

This Uruguay/Colombia game is annoying to watch after two good Euros games. So many opportunities wasted.

[gunnar hendershow]

The ol' 0-0 match that went to penalties. Feel the excitement!

[Malenko]

So, Argentina beat Colombia (pens) so the final will be Argentina vs Brazil five Copa Americas since the last one.

It's still the most common final this century (this will be the third time).

[gunnar hendershow]

It's surprising it doesn't happen as frequently as it feels it should. But Argentina especially have had some rough patches this century.

Messi has been phenomenal in this tournament, contributing to nearly every Argentina goal.

[Cymbols]

Emi Martinez is a fucking hero for his shootout antics. 

[Gazz]

59 minutes ago, Cymbols said:

Emi Martinez is a fucking hero for his shootout antics. 

https://streamable.com/0d8svq

Top class shithousing. You love to see it.

[Benjamin]

I love Emi Martinez and Lio Messi fucking with Yerry Mina. 

[Malenko]

Colombia beat Peru 3-2 with a 94th minute goal and got the third place in the tournament.

Brazil vs Argentina tonight.

[Szumi]

Oh man, I hope Messi's failure there won't come back to haunt him.

[gunnar hendershow]

Messi gets a trophy!