Copa Libertadores And Other Latin America Futbol

so are all the countries sending secon string teams to the copa america? or just the u.s.? should i watch u.s. and argentina on thursday?

I think I will try to watch Mexico-Brazil tonight.

Is that not tomorrow night?

I'm going to watch USA/Argentina, but I bet it's not going to be pretty. I imagine Mexico will send their best players considering Sanchez's job is on the line after losing in the Gold Cup final.

According to my reading of the schedule on Wikipedia the Brazil-Mexico game is tonight.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_Am%C3%A9rica_2007

Vamos Mexico! That second goal was great.

Was out of town last week but got to see some of today's games. Looking forward to the semifinals and the final and the clasicos therein.

I'm so pissed off these games are past my bedtime. I started watching the Argentina v Peru game last night before my eyelids started closing and it looked awesome.

Last night I watched the Argentina-Mexico game along with two U-20 games. Argentina looks pretty amazing.

yeah, i was hoping argentina would score another just for consistency's sake!

MAN that U.S./Argentina game was slaughtertastic!

Argentina looked so dominant I was surprised they didn't score more.

I am sad Mexico lost to the Argies.

MAN that U.S./Argentina game was slaughtertastic!

The Copa America game? Or did they play each other in the U-20 cup too? I couldn't believe we beat Brazil last week in that one.

but they've slaughtered EVERY opponent in this tournament. they're just so poised and explosive ...

predictable final then, but surprised there haven't actually been that many Bra-Arg finals in the tournament in the past. Argentina should win.

The U-20 USA v. Uruguay game last night was a bruiser! The Uruguayans did (do) not play pretty futbol.

Argentina should win.
Yeah, but isn't there one of those rules that Brazil beats Argentina, like France beats Brazil?

I will read this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina_and_Brazil_football_rivalry to see if I am wrong

Sorry, I was talking about the Copa Americano.

I guess not. I was just thinking of a Copa Americas final a few years back when Bielsa was coach.

The U-20 USA v. Uruguay game last night was a bruiser! The Uruguayans did (do) not play pretty futbol.

Still, I thought Bradley was going to get a ban in that scuffle after the whistle.

I know! I was thinking post-game red card! I like his "2-1" hand motions towards the Uruguayans. I honestly didn't think they'd win.

I also was amused when one of the long-haired Uruguayans slapped Szetela, and he had a bit of a slow reaction time, in falling to the ground.

Poor Jose Altidore! What happened to him? I haven't looked up the diagnosis of his nasty injury.

http://www.wombatnation.com/2007/07/11

While Michael Bradley, who had scored a beautiful game winning goal, was celebrating with his teammates, Cardaccio ran up to Bradley, spit in his face, tried to slap him, then turned and ran away like the gutless coward he proved himself to be.

Amen to that. Oh, and nice own goal, Cardaccio.

Should I bother to watch the third place game today?

Meh. Watch the U-20 game (USA vs. Austria) instead. It could be a proper whooping. I think it starts soon. I'm stuck at work. Bummer.

Under 20 US vs. Austria now. The Austrians seem to have Hans Magnus Enzensberger on their team.

Is there another thread for the U20 games?

(xpost)

Is Jose Altidore playing?

Not sure about a U20 thread.

(i should stop hijacking this one xpost)

No, I think this thread is also serving as the U20 thread and that's fine.

Altidore is not only playing, he scored a goal!

But Austria just got the equalizer at minute 43.

OH bummer!

How do they look? I wish very much I could be at my local watching the game. If it sounds promising, I may head over there. Screw work.

It was such fun watching them lay waste to Poland in the 2nd half. I would def. be up for that that again (minus the feeling bad for the other team part).

oh no!

Yeah. I've been getting updates. Bummer!

Did they lose in OT? Or will there be shootouts?

overtime

Just turned on Nigeria vs. Chile

2 hours later, minute 40 of the next game:
oh noes!

argentina are seriously blowing this

Completely craptacular game from Argentina. The own-goal said it all.

Tomo y obligo, mándese un trago,
que hoy necesito el recuerdo matar;
sin un amigo lejos del pago
quiero en su pecho mi pena volcar.
Beba conmigo, y si se empaña
de vez en cuando mi voz al cantar,
no es que la llore porque me engaña,
yo sé que un hombre no debe llorar.

anybody watching the copa libertadores semis tonight/ tomorrow?
is there another thread to talk about this?

seems like the obvious spot tbh

not up to date with SA footy at all, lol college days was the last time i had kept tabs on it

spurs new signing Sandro will be playing tomorrow..

i know nothing about him except: centre mid, lolaward for worst signing at juve

are you sure you aren't mixing him up with Melo as Sandro has never played outside of Brazil?

then i am mixing them up and have been all summer.

ah god he's awful young ~ depressed now.

eh don't want to turn this into the spurs thread like all the others tbh

Won't be able to watch because of time difference but my Chilean team u de Chile are playing.¡dale león!

Wait, Mexican teams get to play in this and the north American competition?

^ firestarter

Ferguson on Chivas/Hernandez

Ferguson praised the contribution of his scouts and of Hernandez's former employers Chivas de Guadalajara in their negotiations for the player, hailing their levels of professionalism for keeping the deal under wraps.

"I think our scouting people deserve 10 out of 10 for identifying him before the World Cup and I think if we had been trying to negotiate after the World Cup it would have been very difficult," said the United boss.

"I think a lot of teams would have been after him and it would probably have cost us two or three times more.

"Our relationship we have built with Chivas has been excellent, they really were very accommodating in everything, the amazing thing was that no-one in the club said a word.

"At Manchester United we find that almost impossible, news always leaks out at our club, but Chivas kept it quiet which was a marvellous asset for us and full marks for their professionalism."

Isn't he really just saying that they lost out on millions?

xxp Yes, but if they win Copa Lib I think the second-placing CONMEBOL club still gets the bid to the Club World Cup. It's weird b/c the best Mexican teams don't always end up in the best competitions.

Also:

Vamos Mexico! That second goal was great.

― dan m, Thursday, June 28, 2007 1:06 PM (3 years ago) Bookmark Suggest Ban Permalink

The scorer of this goal now plays for Chicago, hooray! Never would have thought that possible back in 2007.

Shouldn't MLS sides try to grab a piece of that action?

It hasn't happened for a variety of reasons. As it is, MLS clubs can barely compete in CONCACAF champions league due to their restricted roster sizes and salary cap. Plus the seasons don't line up very well and the travel would be insane. On top of all that, I'm pretty sure barely anyone would watch it. I think DC United competed in Copa Sudamericana once and didn't do anything, but that's basically it.

Chivas def. Universidad de Chile to get to the final, they face the winner of Internacional/Sao Paulo.

I kind of can't stand Chivas but this is really something.

Hey dan i can't remember if I asked you but do you know much or have you seen much of Sandro for International?

weird

Guadalajara entered the tournament in the round of 16 stage after being granted automatic qualification by the South American football confederation (CONMEBOL) after being disqualified from the competition last year due to the swine flu epidemic.

didn't see the second leg, but thought chivas looked like the better team in the first leg (especially the second half)

Don't know much at all about Sandro, sorry.

ok we'll find out about him the hard way i guess

Bump for final second leg tonight.

Aguante Chivas, what the hell.

(Inter won the first match in Guadalajara 2-1)

What time's it on at? I may have a late night ahead of me, might be a nice thing to keep me company

A T D H E dot net says 03:00 CET, dunno what that equals where u are

I think that makes it 2am UK time? That can't be right, it's in Brazil and they're only about three hours ahead I thought

No, looks like it is - 10pm kickoff locally, plus an extra hour for summer, scuppers my plans

You'll have to watch Chicago Fire v. New England Revolution instead. Look for me in the crowd!

Congrats Internacional. Sounds like fun. The article is kind of awesome too - he looks like he's gone for the alltime cliché record and he's pulled it off with aplomb. I'm taking notes.

he article is kind of awesome too - he looks like he's gone for the alltime cliché record and he's pulled it off with aplomb.

Haha wow, you aren't kidding - in ten years google will be able to write exactly like that and it'll be amazing

This final is nuts. Two stupid red cards in the first half of extra time.

Kennedy has scored what might be the winner, an absolutely beautiful volley, runs the whole pitch and then goes to celebrate with the crowd, which is a red card offence by their rules.

Then a couple minutes later, Boca have a player sent off for the stupidest of bitch slaps.

15 minutes to go, it’s in bbc3, fluminense 2-1 up

In the Maracana?

Yeah

If not this one