Colombia advance to the knockouts topping their group, and set a four-point requirement for the next stage
Colombia reaches the second stage with seven points, and leaves Argentina and Costa Rica struggling to secure the last remaining place for the quarter-finals. The winner takes all this Monday in Cordoba.
Who could have expected Venezuela as Group B leader? Even if Brazil and Paraguay end up as leaders with five points, the Venezuelan squad has enough points to secure qualification.
Remember that not only the teams finishing first and second in each group advance to the quarter-finals, but also the two best-placed thirds. Anything but a victory leaves Argentina as the worst-placed third, with three points.
Considering Costa Rica lost their opening game, another defeat leaves them with three points. Four points gives automatic qualification at this point, a requirement none of the three alleged candidates (Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay) have met so far.
The same applies to Chile and Peru, sharing Group C top position with four points. They meet each other on the field this Tuesday, while Mexico takes on Uruguay in desperate need of a victory to continue in the competition.
Costa Rica and Ecuador look forward to follow the example set by the other Americans and stop Argentina and Brazil from reaching the quarter-finals. I think they will eventually fall under the pressure of the powerhouses, what about Paraguay and Mexico?
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Who could have expected Venezuela as Group B leader? Even if Brazil and Paraguay end up as leaders with five points, the Venezuelan squad has enough points to secure qualification.
Remember that not only the teams finishing first and second in each group advance to the quarter-finals, but also the two best-placed thirds. Anything but a victory leaves Argentina as the worst-placed third, with three points.
Considering Costa Rica lost their opening game, another defeat leaves them with three points. Four points gives automatic qualification at this point, a requirement none of the three alleged candidates (Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay) have met so far.
The same applies to Chile and Peru, sharing Group C top position with four points. They meet each other on the field this Tuesday, while Mexico takes on Uruguay in desperate need of a victory to continue in the competition.
Costa Rica and Ecuador look forward to follow the example set by the other Americans and stop Argentina and Brazil from reaching the quarter-finals. I think they will eventually fall under the pressure of the powerhouses, what about Paraguay and Mexico?
Make your own voice be heard by commenting below!
