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2011 Copa America: Paraguay, Venezuela and Ecuador, Fined By CONMEBOL
Based on Raul Orozco's and Sergio Pezzotta's report, CONMEBOL's Disciplinary Comittee warned three members of Group B for "delaying the start of the second half". warning that "more drastic sanctions could be taken" if the teams showed up late in the next game.But if CONMEBOL is determined to hold all Copa Libertadores games in due time and proper course, why didn't they fine Neymar and Venezuela's coach Cesar Farias as they came to blows at the end of the first half?
I'm not saying CONMEBOL should support such behavior, but I believe a warning would have been more fitting.
2011 Copa America: Who Will Be The First American Squad To Take Off?
The assumption that South American football has "evened up" during the last years -as Sergio Aguero and Colombia's coach Hernan Gomez declared during the last days- may be just too premature with only 360 minutes of Copa America action.The defensive approach of the so-called "weaker" national football teams in these first games could not have caught experienced coaches, such as Sergio Batista and Mano Menezes, by surprise.
But knowledge does not always equal power, and both candidates struggled endlessly to dominate the game. Argentina and Brazil had excellent distributions of the ball, but lacked the finishing, while the underdogs grew in confidence as the minutes went by.
Venezuela were harmless, but Bolivia was effective on the counter-attack and might eventually become a serious contender. Paraguay and Ecuador, electric but unstable.
Group C features Uruguay, Peru, Chile and Mexico. Can Peru follow the example set by Bolivia and Venezuela?
Copa America Champions Brazil Stumble Like Argentina As Venezuela Match Ends 0-0
Ahead of the encounter, Brazil’s line up had football fans expecting a considerable amount of goals at the Estadio Ciudad de La Plata. With the number 9 jersey on his shoulders, Pato was meant to carry A Seleçao’s hopes upfront. The AC Milan striker was also helped by the likes of Neymar, Ganso and Robinho—just as Mano Menezes had planned in the build up to the Group B match.However, the action on the field didn’t reflect the public’s expectations. Santos’ Neymar had a rather average game whereas Ganso struggled to pierce through Venezuela’s packed midfield and composed defense.
2011 Copa America: Can Venezuela Be Kicked Out Of The Copa Due To A New Sports Law?
The National Assembly of Venezuela is discussing the drafting of a law that could have a great impact on the Vinotinto's future in football. The Venezuelan government ratified a committee that will explain the real approach of the law, while the Minister of Sports declared that the organisms must have reacted to "one of the many drafts that are known extra-officially".In fact, the Venezuelan Assembly confirmed that they "are still working on the project, there is nothing as a 'new law'". But the conflict reaches a turning point exactly one week after the International Olympic Committee made the same warning to the Venezuelan Football Federation.
Brazil vs Venezuela Preview
Mano Menezes has promised to apply a 4-2-1-3 formation. As of now, it seems like the inclusion of midfielder Ganso and strikers Robinho, Neymar and Pato in Brazil’s starting XI against Venezuela has been confirmed. This will see Pato play with the responsibilities of a number 9 with Santos’ Neymar and Milan team mate Robinho at his sides. “Mano Menezes sees me as his No.9 and I have absolutely no problem with playing in that position,” the forward insisted in the build-up to Sunday’s 2011 Copa America match against La Vinotinto.
“I scored several goals when I played in that position with Milan. I am ready to play some of my best football here.”
Copa America 2011: 4-2-1-3 Formation For Brazil vs Venezuela, Mano Confirms
Venezuela have a clue of how Brazil are going to approach their opening match of the 2011 Copa America tournament. During an interview with the media on Sunday, Seleçao manager Mano Menezes revealed that his team will apply the 4-2-1-3 formation on June 3.Having arrived in Argentina for the Copa America since last Tuesday, Mano Menezes has had the chance to warm-up his players with light training session. Last weekend, the coach chose 11 men as his first-choice XI to engage in what he called “the first more complete training session in terms of tactics”.
Copa America 2011- Group A, Group B, Group C: A Quick Review
It's the most important football event in Latin America. And this time around, it's Argentina's turn to host and provide all those excitement and passion that the Copa America has duly done all the time. Follow us on Live Soccer TV as we provide you with a quick look and predictions of what might unfold during the group stages.
GROUP A
A group made up of Argentina, Colombia, Bolivia and Costa Rica doesn't sound too intriguing but indeed there's a lot to offer in Group A. The host nation will certainly head the lot as favorites to top the group while Bolivia do not have the talent to match the rest in the group- leaving them to battle for pride.
2011 Copa America: Venezuelan National Team Profile And History
The average political news follower may cite the name of President Hugo Chavez if asked about the first thought that comes in mind at the mention of the word “Venezuela”. Meanwhile, this Latin American country may rather be cited by entertainment and fashion lovers for its feats when it comes to beauty pageants.
Indeed, Venezuela top the charts of most number of wins for Miss International with Elizabeth Mosquera (current titleholder) promoting the nation’s colors across the globe. Records claim that Venezuela has produced 5 Miss World, 6 Miss Universe, 6 Miss International and 1 Miss Earth winners. But if they are elites in the planet’s “empire of beauty”, they are nowhere near becoming World Football’s top rulers.
Mexico vs Venezuela Report
After a much vaunted 3-1 win over Paraguay and a splendid performance by Javier Hernandez, Mexico's national team ventured back to San Diego (they had been stationed there last week) in order to face Venezeula, whose head coach Cesar Farias had been a target for most of the country's journalists over the past few days.Rotations ensued for both teams after their weekend friendlies, but despite the short rest, patrons got a whiff of two dazzling young players on each side sure to make their marks on the national team for quite some time: Yohandry Orozco, Vfl Wolfsburg's talented midfielder for Venezuela, and of course, Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez, Manchester United and Mexico's spectacular striker.
Despite the plethora of talent on display over the pitch, the match was not completely satisfying.
Mexico vs Venezuela: Another Chance For The Mexicans To Toughen Themselves
Tickets are certainly already sold out for this encounter, but a full Qualcomm Stadium will only mean one thing for Coach Chepo and his boys: the obligation to leave up to expectations. The Mexicans won their last friendly 3-1 over Paraguay on March 26 with goals coming Chicharito and Guardado; but as consistency is a strong positive feature in their vital development, they will be anticipated to defeat the Venezuelans in a similar manner in their upcoming challenge.Venezuela also beat Jamaica 2-0 on the same day thanks to Miku and Moreno, and since La Vinotinto will be using their imminent friendly as a warm-up ahead of their 2011 Copa America campaign, it will be up to Mexico to stand their ground and push back the opposition. Over the past, both countries have met 14 times, and the CONCACAF members have very often come out on top with 9 wins and a single loss on head-to-head.
Mexico vs Venezuela Preview
Javier Hernandez scored a fantastic double against Paraguay while Andres Guardado struck another goal home en route to an easy 3-1 win victory against Paraguay. Christian Riveros scored in the 85th minute to avoid a clean sheet for Mexico goalkeeper Alfredo Talavera.Meanwhile, Cesar Farias coached his Venezuela squad to a victory over Jamaica (2-0), with a fantastic performance from Yohandry Orozco who dished out two assists within two minutes in order to help his team to the victory at Montego Bay.
Now, both teams will meet in San Diego at Qualcomm Stadium for a showdown that will evoke memories of a game played just five months ago, as Mexico met Venezuela at the Estadio Azteca last October and drew to two goals with a Juan Arango double for Venezuela.
Mexico vs Venezuela Report
Mexico bid adieu to a roller coaster 2010 by playing what can only be described as a charity match in violence-torn Ciudad Juárez against a Venezuela team that are putting the rest of South America on notice with their rapid development. Two Juan Arango goals from set pieces provided all of the Vinotinto's offense, while Manchester United's Javier Hernández and Tottenham's Giovani dos Santos bagged one each for their country in order to avoid the home loss. Pitch invasion, "Maza" Rodriguez's red card and post-match drama were also notable lowlights.
Mexico vs Venezuela Preview
After the referee blows his whistle to end hostilities between Mexico and Venezuela, fans will likely be seeing the last of many wearing the characteristic green uniform of the CONCACAF giants.They'll definitely be seeing the last of Efrain Flores on the touchline. A new era is expected to be ushered in in the following weeks, with either Toluca boss José Manuel de la Torre or Monterrey manager Victor Manuel Vucetich taking the reins.
Several players might be on their way out of the team due to age or disciplinary reasons: a party in which prostitutes and alcohol purportedly played a major factor between national team players has already yielded two suspendees in Arsenal striker Carlos Vela and Celtic midfielder Efrain Juarez.
Meanwhile, Venezuela look forward to Brazil 2014 under Cesar Farias, and will attempt to break into the top of the heap in South America, en route to their first World Cup appearance.
Brazil vs Venezuela South Africa 2010 World Cup Qualifier Match Preview
A ticket for Brazil, reconstruction for Venezuela
Having already qualified for South Africa 2010, Brazil will be playing to win regardless of their success thusfar. They come from a 2-1 loss in Bolivia, where the altitude proved to be a difficult task for them.
Venezuela unfortunately met their end this weekend when they lost to Paraguay at home 1-2. Of their past 5 games, this was their only loss and their eyes were set on South Africa.
Now, Venezuela must pick up the pieces and play for pride. A win away in Brazil would be huge for their countrymen and a good start at thinking about the next FIFA World Cup in 2014 in Brazil.
Chile v Venezuela South American World Cup Qualification Match Preview
Chile currently seat second in the ten-team qualification group with only one point behind the leaders Brazil. Meanwhile, the Venezuelans are third from bottom with 17 points like Colombia and only three points off Ecuador who presently occupy the play-off zone.
Chile Analysis: Strong and going?
Chile have seriously bounced back from their poor performance in the 2007 Copa America tournament. They’ve stunned the likes of Argentina, Uruguay, or even Paraguay in the World Cup qualifiers by recording more wins than any other team in the table – eight victories in fourteen matches actually.
Venezuela v Uruguay, World Cup Qualifier Preview
Venezuela and Uruguay clash against each other at the Estadio Cachamay on Day 14 of South America Group Zone qualifiers.
The pair met in the first leg of this tie in Montevideo in June 2008, where a goal in each half settled the score line to 1-1 at the end of the game. Each side will try and get the better of the other this time, as the battle to reach the finals of the World Cup is boiling up.
The Burgundy – who play Bolivia before – sent a relatively home-based squad in La Paz on March 26 to cooperate with the country’s high altitude, but kept another group made of several European-based players to train in Puerto Ordaz, where they’ll welcome Uruguay.
Bolivia v Venezuela Live Match Preview
The country is second from bottom in the CONMEBOL table, but a 6-1 demolition of Diego Maradona’s Argentina has given them some immeasurable pride. They continue their World Cup qualifying campaign with a game at home to Venezuela on June 6.