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2011 Copa America: Can Uruguay Defy Chile's Group C Leadership?
Costa Rica's victory over Bolivia leaves Argentina at the third position with two points. A draw against Costa Rica is no longer enough for La Albiceleste to secure qualification.
Unlike Argentina, Costa Rica managed to learn from their mistakes in the opening game and showed excellent football this Thursday as Ricardo La Volpe's boys defeated Bolivia. With an excellent collective display, Costa Rica had in Joel Campbell the offensive prowess and versatility Argentina lacked in the first two games.Colombia secured an important point against Argentina last Wednesday and has almost secured its ticket for the knockouts with 4 points. It seems like Colombia depends on Freddy Guarin's and Abel Aguilar's form to get the ball to their rivals' area, and their level has been far below Colombia's coach expectations for the Copa America.
Group C action kicks off this Friday as Chile receives Uruguay. Claudio Borghi wants to confirm his Rojos are to be taken as a serious candidate for the title after their marvelous victory in the opening game. Watch out for Alexis Sanchez and Matias Fernandez, for their partnership is likely to wreak havoc in Celeste's area.
The Uruguayans failed on maintaining the level they've shown in South Africa.Oscar Tabarez must consider alternatives for Nicolas Lodeiro and Mauricio Victorino, as he needs to find a player able to build a bridge towards Diego Forlan, Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani.
I believe the excellent form of the Chilean squad is likely to grant Borghi yet another major victory against Uruguay this Friday. Mexico has an easy game against Peru, but will they be able to break through the Peruvian defense? Mexico's speed could be a stronger weapon against Bicolor's packed defense.
2011 Copa America: Chile And Colombia, First Round Laureates
Brazil and Argentina have a lot to learn from Chile. What did Claudio Borghi do that his colleagues didn't?
Chile and Mexico showed how exciting football can be when securing the three points is the priority for both squads on the pitch. Mexico opened the score early in the first half, but were unable to stop La Roja from bagging the victory upon their awakening in the last 45 minutes.Argentina and Brazil had only a fleeting glimpse of their real footbalistic power, Uruguay and Paraguay struggled endlessly to find themselves on the pitch, and Colombia suffered more than expected to break Costa Rica's defense.
Are South American powerhouses ready to grow? I will hold my judgement until I see their reaction to the first game. Brazil didn't reach their last two Copa America finals unbeaten. In fact, Mexico back in 2007 and Paraguay in 2003 defeated Brazil during the group stage but it didn't stop La Canarinha from lifting the title.
What were the keys for Chile's success in San Juan?
Portugal vs Chile: Can A Nani-Led Portugal Defeat The Borghi Factor?
After affronting Argentina recently, Portugal will have to deal with Argentine blood again as they’ll face Chile – led by the famous Claudio Borghi. How will Bento’s men respond to this threat?
Rule out Cristiano Ronaldo as a possible option to help Portugal gain more momentum through Saturday’s international friendly against Chile; the Portuguese captain is unavailable through injury... again! Now as we turn our attention to Paulo Bento’s available man-squad, it seems evident to single out Nani as the man to watch.
The Manchester United winger has shown a lot of character for the Red Devils this season and he certainly deserves to stand out as one of Portugal’s best players presently. Nani was instrumental against Denmark in a game which marked Bento's first match in charge of the Portuguese national team. The star winger is now poised to influence the new era in which the team has entered since the sacking of the unsuccessful Carlos Queiroz.
River Plate vs Boca Juniors Report
River dominated the game but their lack of accuracy forced them to suffer until the last minute. Jonathan Maidana was the unexpected scorer of the winning goal early in the second half.
River failed to celebrate a single victory without Matias Almeyda in the midfield. His return granted River a decisive victory.J J Lopez's Millonarios might have not played at their best but made enough merits to defeat Claudio Borghi's Boca Juniors in a game that offered little excitement to the crowds. Juan Roman Riquelme finished the first half struggling with injuries, making room for Cristian Chavez, who could do nothing to sharpen Boca offense.
River attackers created many opportunities to score but Boca goalkeeper Javier Garcia's excellent form denied their every attempt. Martin Palermo was unable to score his tenth goal in a Superclasico.
Former Boca player Jonathan Maidana score the winning goal with a powerful header that beat the star of the match, Javier Garcia.
Claudio Borghi's time as Boca head coach might be running out. Lopez had the best possible welcome at the Monumental. Perhaps his intership will last longer than expected.