Ecuador 1 Chile 2: Alexis Sanchez scores winner as Copa beats Ecuador
5 years, 6 months ago

Ecuador 1 Chile 2: Alexis Sanchez scores winner as Copa beats Ecuador

The Hindu  

Alexis Sanchez scored again as Chile moved into the Copa America quarterfinals with a 2-1 win over Ecuador on Friday. Sanchez struck for the second time in as many games, his 51st-minute goal enough to see Chile onto six points and through from Group C. Jose Fuenzalida's opener had earlier been cancelled out by an Enner Valencia penalty in an encounter that never reached any great heights in Salvador. Sanchez strikes again The attacker endured a miserable season with Manchester United and his two Copa America goals already better the one he managed in 20 Premier League games in 2018-19. Key Facts: - Chile have managed more wins against Ecuador than any other nation in Copa America history, beating them in 13 of their 15 meetings.

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Argentina beats Peru to close in on World Cup spot from South American qualifying
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Argentina beats Peru to close in on World Cup spot from South American qualifying

Deccan Chronicle  

Rio De Janeiro: Lautaro Martínez's goal gave Argentina a 1-0 win over Peru on Tuesday in a South American World Cup qualifying match in Buenos Aires. The victory nearly secures Lionel Messi's team a spot in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Argentina leads South American qualifying with 25 points from 12 matches. The next …

Argentina beats Peru to close in on World Cup spot; Brazil and Uruguay draw
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Argentina beats Peru to close in on World Cup spot; Brazil and Uruguay draw

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES — Lautaro Martínez’s goal gave Argentina a 1-0 win over Peru on Tuesday in a South American qualifying match in Buenos Aires and left the hosts close to a spot in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Argentina leads South American qualifying with 25 points from 12 matches, five points clear of its …

Colombia edges Argentina 2-1, Brazil loses to Paraguay in South American World Cup qualifying
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Colombia edges Argentina 2-1, Brazil loses to Paraguay in South American World Cup qualifying

New Indian Express  

BARRANQUILLA: Two South American soccer powerhouses lost in World Cup qualifying Tuesday in the absence of their biggest stars, with Lionel Messi missing Argentina's 2-1 loss to Colombia and Neymar still on the sidelines for Brazil's upset defeat in Paraguay. James Rodríguez scored from the penalty spot and had an assist to help Colombia edge defending champion Argentina 2-1 in …

Rodrygo scores and Brazil beats Ecuador 1-0 in South American World Cup qualifying
4 months ago

Rodrygo scores and Brazil beats Ecuador 1-0 in South American World Cup qualifying

Associated Press  

CURITIBA, Brazil — Real Madrid star Rodrygo scored a goal in the first half and Brazil defeated Ecuador 1-0 on Friday end a three-match losing streak in South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Five-time world champion Brazil lost consecutive matches to Uruguay, Colombia and Argentina at the end of last year and was in sixth place in the …

Copa America Final: Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Lautaro Martinez’s extra-time goal
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Copa America Final: Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Lautaro Martinez’s extra-time goal

The Hindu  

Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 Sunday night on Lautaro Martínez’s 112th-minute goal. Martínez later ran to that bench to hug his captain after the goal that propelled Argentina to its record 16th Copa title. Late start In a match that started 1 hour, 22 minutes late because …

Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Messi gets hurt
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Messi gets hurt

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lionel Messi pumped his arms. Still, Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, beating Colombia 1-0 Sunday night on Lautaro Martínez’s 112th-minute goal. “It could not be better.” In a match that started 1 hour, 22 minutes late because of crowd trouble at Hard Rock Stadium, Argentina won its third straight major title following the …

Lautaro Martinez's late strike fires Argentina to record 16th Copa America title, beat Colombia 1-0 in extra-time
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lautaro Martinez's late strike fires Argentina to record 16th Copa America title, beat Colombia 1-0 in extra-time

Hindustan Times  

Lautaro Martinez scored in the 111th minute as Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win the 2024 Copa America at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA. This is also Argentina's second consecutive Copa America title, in addition to the 2022 World Cup title they won between the two. This is Argentina's second consecutive Copa America title, in addition to the …

Colombia Beat Uruguay 1-0 In Copa America 2024 Semifinal, Set To Face Lionel Messi's Argentina In Final
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Colombia Beat Uruguay 1-0 In Copa America 2024 Semifinal, Set To Face Lionel Messi's Argentina In Final

ABP News  

Colombia secured a thrilling 1-0 victory over Uruguay in the Copa America 2024 semifinal at Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina, United States on Thursday, July 11. ALSO ON ABP Live | India Unlikely To Tour Pakistan For 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, BCCI Eyes These Nations As Alternative Venues 10-Man Colombia Go Past Uruguay To Enter Copa America 2024 …

Colombia beats Uruguay 1-0 and will face Lionel Messi and Argentina in Copa America final
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Colombia beats Uruguay 1-0 and will face Lionel Messi and Argentina in Copa America final

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Colombia is headed to the Copa America championship game for the first time in 23 years after a contentious win over Uruguay in which it played the second half a man short and players brawled with fans in the stands following the final whistle. Despite Uruguay having 61.9% possession, Colombia held on to reach the championship for …

Copa America 2024: Uruguay looks to slow down surging Colombia entering semifinals
6 months ago

Copa America 2024: Uruguay looks to slow down surging Colombia entering semifinals

The Hindu  

Uruguay is two wins away from a record-setting 16th Copa America title. “It is a team that has been working together for a while, and that allows them to have a good start together,” said Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa. “Both teams are going to adjust.” While it may not have been pretty, the win moved Uruguay a step closer to …

Copa America 2024: Colombia beats Panama to reach semifinals
6 months ago

Copa America 2024: Colombia beats Panama to reach semifinals

The Hindu  

Jhon Córdoba, James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz scored goals during a dominant first half to spark Colombia to a 5-0 win over Panama in the quarterfinals of the Copa America on Saturday. Colombia was awarded the penalty after Panama goalie Orlando Mosquera tripped up Colombia’s Jhon Arias, who was sprinting to save the ball from going out of bounds near …

Argentina reaches Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks after 1-1 draw
6 months ago

Argentina reaches Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks after 1-1 draw

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Lionel Messi stepped up to take Argentina’s first penalty kick in a Copa America shootout against Ecuador, just like he did in the 2022 World Cup final victory over France. “I was pretty upset,” he said, “but at the same time I was secure.” He had confidence in goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who saved Argentina’s bid for a second …

Copa America 2024: Smooth sailing for Argentina, Uruguay emerges as credible challengers
6 months ago

Copa America 2024: Smooth sailing for Argentina, Uruguay emerges as credible challengers

The Hindu  

The 48th edition of the Copa America began on June 14, with the United States hosting the tournament. Uruguay looking strong under Marcelo Bielsa Amidst all the hype surrounding Argentina, Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay has flexed its muscles, making a strong case for being favourites to clinch the title for a record 16th time in Copa America 2024. | Photo Credit: …

Copa America: Costa Rica beats Paraguay but exits as Colombia, Brazil advance
6 months, 1 week ago

Copa America: Costa Rica beats Paraguay but exits as Colombia, Brazil advance

The Hindu  

Costa Rica scored two early goals to beat Paraguay 2-1 in their final Copa America Group D match on Tuesday but failed to move into the quarter-finals after finishing third following Brazil's 1-1 draw with Colombia. We were playing against Brazil and Colombia, two of the four favourites to win the Copa," Costa Rica coach Gustavo Alfaro told reporters. Costa …

Copa America 2024: Costa Rica beats Paraguay but exits as Colombia, Brazil advance
6 months, 1 week ago

Copa America 2024: Costa Rica beats Paraguay but exits as Colombia, Brazil advance

The Hindu  

Costa Rica beat Paraguay 2-1 in its final Copa America Group D match on Tuesday but failed to move into the quarter-finals after finishing third following Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Colombia. As it happened: Costa Rica vs Paraguay highlights, Copa America 2024 Costa Rica needed results to go its way along with a big swing in goal difference to qualify …

Panama beats Bolivia 3-1 to reach knockout rounds and help eliminate the U.S. from Copa America
6 months, 1 week ago

Panama beats Bolivia 3-1 to reach knockout rounds and help eliminate the U.S. from Copa America

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Panama advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals for the first time, beating Bolivia 3-1 on Monday night to finish second in Group C. Panama will play the Group D winner in the quarterfinals, most likely Brazil or Colombia. Eduardo Guerrero gave Panama a 2-1 lead in the 79th, pushing his team back into position to advance, and …

Copa America 2024: Ecuador qualifies for quarterfinals with draw against Mexico
6 months, 1 week ago

Copa America 2024: Ecuador qualifies for quarterfinals with draw against Mexico

The Hindu  

Ecuador avoided a penalty shot in stoppage time after a review and earned a spot in the Copa America quarterfinals with a 0-0 draw against Mexico on Sunday night. AS IT HAPPENED: Mexico vs Ecuador Highlights, Copa America 2024 Mexico initially received a penalty kick from referee Mario Alberto Escobar Toca when Ecuador’s Félix Torres took down Mexican forward Guillermo …

Copa America: No Messi, no problem as Argentina downs Peru; Canada advance
6 months, 1 week ago

Copa America: No Messi, no problem as Argentina downs Peru; Canada advance

The Hindu  

Argentina shrugged off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to maintain their perfect start at the Copa America on June 29 with a 2-0 victory over Peru in Miami. Lautaro Martinez scored twice at the Hard Rock Stadium to seal a win that ensured Argentina advance to the quarterfinals as Group A winners. With Messi sidelined after complaining of a …

Lautaro Martínez scores twice and Argentina playing without Messi beats Peru 2-0 to end group play
6 months, 1 week ago

Lautaro Martínez scores twice and Argentina playing without Messi beats Peru 2-0 to end group play

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lautaro Martínez scored twice and Argentina, playing without the injured Lionel Messi, wrapped up Copa America group play with a 2-0 win over Peru on Saturday night. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was also absent after being suspended because of his team’s late second-half return to the pitch in its previous two Copa matches. Canada played Chile …

Colombia dominates Costa Rica 3-0 to reach Copa America quarterfinals
6 months, 1 week ago

Colombia dominates Costa Rica 3-0 to reach Copa America quarterfinals

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Davinson Sánchez and Jhon Córdoba scored three minutes apart in the second half, and Colombia advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals with a 3-0 win over Costa Rica on Friday. Colombia controlled possession for the second straight game and led 1-0 at halftime on Luis Díaz’s penalty kick in the 31st minute. Costa Rica had the first …

Uruguay routs Bolivia 5-0 at Copa America as Núñez scores in 7th straight game
6 months, 1 week ago

Uruguay routs Bolivia 5-0 at Copa America as Núñez scores in 7th straight game

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Darwin Núñez and his Uruguayan teammates romped through Bolivia’s defense as if it were a training game. Núñez scored in his seventh straight international match, a 5-0 rout on Thursday night that moved Uruguay a to the verge of a Copa America quarterfinal. Maximiliano Araújo scored his second goal of the tournament in the 77th, and …

Uruguay routs Bolivia 5-0 at Copa America as Núñez scores in 7th straight game
6 months, 1 week ago

Uruguay routs Bolivia 5-0 at Copa America as Núñez scores in 7th straight game

New Indian Express  

EAST RUTHERFORD: Darwin Núñez and his Uruguayan teammates romped through Bolivia's defense as if it were a training game. Núñez scored in his seventh straight international match, a 5-0 rout on Thursday night that moved Uruguay a to the verge of a Copa America quarterfinal. “It would be incorrect to make conclusions.” Facundo Pellistri put the Uruguayans ahead in the …

Ecuador beats Jamaica 3-1 for first Copa America win since 2016
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ecuador beats Jamaica 3-1 for first Copa America win since 2016

Deccan Chronicle  

Las Vegas: Seventeen-year-old Kendry Páez scored in first-half stoppage time, Alan Minda added another goal late in the second half and Ecuador beat winless Jamaica 3-1 on Wednesday night in the Copa America. Ecuador, which rebounded from a 2-1 loss to Venezuela, won its first Copa America game since a 4-0 victory over Haiti in 2016, stopping an eight-game winless …

Venezuela advances to Copa America quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over Mexico on Rondón goal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Venezuela advances to Copa America quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over Mexico on Rondón goal

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Arriving at Copa America seeking redemption after disappointing performances in the World Cup and in the CONCACAF Nations League, Mexico is on the verge of an early exit. Salomón Rondón scored on a penalty kick in the 57th minute, and Venezuela advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals with 1-0 victory over Mexico on Wednesday night..Venezuela, which opened …

Argentina advances to Copa America quarterfinals, beats Chile 1-0 on Martínez 88th-minute goal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Argentina advances to Copa America quarterfinals, beats Chile 1-0 on Martínez 88th-minute goal

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — After nearly 90 minutes of total domination, Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals after the ball ricocheted in front of the net during a frantic scramble that led to the breakthrough. “The ball ended up right at me and I was able to convert it,” said Martínez, who scored the …

Copa America: Lautaro Martinez' late goal helps Argentina reach quarters with Chile win
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America: Lautaro Martinez' late goal helps Argentina reach quarters with Chile win

India Today  

Argentina became the first side to book passage into the Copa America quarter-finals after a late strike from Lautaro Martinez earned them a 1-0 Group A victory over Chile on Tuesday. The loss extended Chile's winless streak against Argentina in the Copa America to 30 matches. Rodrigo Echeverria recorded Chile's first shot of the match in the 72nd minute, a …

Uruguay starts Copa America campaign with 3-1 win over Panama
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguay starts Copa America campaign with 3-1 win over Panama

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Maximiliano Araújo scored when he sent a long-range shot into the top far corner in the 16th minute, Darwin Núñez and Matías Viña added late goals and Uruguay beat Panama 3-1 on Sunday night in its Copa America opener. Uruguay is tied with Argentina for a record 15 Copa America titles but hasn’t advanced past the …

Pulisic scores, assists on Balogun goal to lead U.S. over Bolivia 2-0 in Copa America opener
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pulisic scores, assists on Balogun goal to lead U.S. over Bolivia 2-0 in Copa America opener

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Christian Pulisic spread his arms wide with a big smile, then wanted to find the coach in the stands who drew up the fastest goal for the U.S. against a South American team. Pulisic scored in the third minute and assisted on Folarin Balogun’s goal in the 44th as the United States cruised past Bolivia 2-0 in …

Copa America 2024: Venezuela beats ten-man Ecuador in Group B opener
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Venezuela beats ten-man Ecuador in Group B opener

The Hindu  

Venezuela struck twice in the space of 10 minutes in the second half to come from behind and earn a 2-1 victory over Ecuador in the Copa America on Sunday at the Levi’s Stadium in California, United States, getting its Group B campaign off to a winning start. Eduard Bello sealed victory for Venezuela in the 74th minute, smashing home …

Christian Pulisic leads U.S. to victory over Bolivia in Copa América opener
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Christian Pulisic leads U.S. to victory over Bolivia in Copa América opener

LA Times  

U.S. forward Christian Pulisic is grabbed by Bolivia’s Hector Cuellar as they chase the ball during the United States’ 2-0 win in Copa América group play Sunday. Christian Pulisic scored in the third minute and assisted on Folarin Balogun’s goal in the 44th as the United States cruised past Bolivia 2-0 in their Copa América opener on Sunday night. Pulisic …

Ecuador vs Venezuela HIGHLIGHTS, ECU 1-2 VEN, Copa America 2024: Super-subs Bello, Cadiz give La Vinotinto win
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ecuador vs Venezuela HIGHLIGHTS, ECU 1-2 VEN, Copa America 2024: Super-subs Bello, Cadiz give La Vinotinto win

The Hindu  

Read Sportstar’s Live coverage of the Copa America 2024 Group B fixture between Ecuador vs Venezuela from the Levi’s Stadium in California, United States. STARTING LINEUPS Ecuador starting line-up : Dominguez, Preciado, Torres, Pacho, Hincapie; Franco, Caicedo; Yeboah, Paez, Sarmiento; Valencia Venezuela starting line-up : Romo, Navarro, Osorio, Ferraresi, Gonzalez; Casseres Jr, Martinez, Herrera; Soteldo, Rondon, Machis PREVIEW The Copa …

Claudio Bravo makes 4 saves as Chile plays Peru to a scoreless draw in Copa America
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Claudio Bravo makes 4 saves as Chile plays Peru to a scoreless draw in Copa America

The Hindu  

Claudio Bravo became the oldest player in Copa America history and made four saves to help Chile play Peru to a scoreless draw on Friday night in the tournament opener for both teams. Chile's best scoring chance came in the 16th minute when Alexis Sánchez was left wide open in front of the goal, but his redirection went over the …

Copa America 2024: Peru plays out goalless draw against Chile in Group A
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Peru plays out goalless draw against Chile in Group A

The Hindu  

Chile had goalkeeper Claudio Bravo to thank for securing a 0-0 draw against Peru in its Copa America 2024 opener on Saturday in a result that left Group A wide open. The teams nullified each other in a bruising first half that was low on quality, with the best chance falling to Chile’s Alexis Sanchez in the 15th minute, but …

Chile, Peru stalemate in Copa America
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chile, Peru stalemate in Copa America

New Indian Express  

ARLINGTON: Two-time Copa America champions Chile opened their bid for a third title with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Peru in Arlington on Friday. A scrappy encounter at the Texas home of the Dallas Cowboys NFL team saw neither side manage to get on top before a result that boosts Argentina's hopes of winning Group A. Chile were left ruing …

Copa America 2024 Draw: Lionel Messi's Argentina Grouped With Old Rivals Chile
1 year, 1 month ago

Copa America 2024 Draw: Lionel Messi's Argentina Grouped With Old Rivals Chile

News 18  

Lionel Messi and Argentina will get the chance to avenge their defeats to Chile in the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals after being grouped with their old rivals in the draw for next year’s tournament on Thursday. Reigning Copa America champions Argentina will defend their title in the United States next summer in an expanded 16-team tournament which features …

Mexico and Jamaica come from behind late to qualify for 2024 Copa América
1 year, 1 month ago

Mexico and Jamaica come from behind late to qualify for 2024 Copa América

Associated Press  

Edson Álvarez saved Mexico from defeat with a goal in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time and El Tri beat Honduras 4-2 on penalty kicks Tuesday night to qualify for next year’s Copa América along with Jamaica, which rallied past Canada. Mexico’s César Huerta was twice allowed to retake his penalty kick in the shootout after two saves by …

South American FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Argentina Beat Bolivia, Brazil Edge Out Peru
1 year, 3 months ago

South American FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Argentina Beat Bolivia, Brazil Edge Out Peru

News 18  

World champions Argentina rested Lionel Messi but still shined in a 3-0 victory over 10-man Bolivia in La Paz on Tuesday to maintain their winning start to South American World Cup qualifying. The lively Alvarez had a hand in Argentina’s opener in the 31st minute, feeding Angel Di Maria, whose low cross was turned in by Fernandez, who had made …

South America World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Argentina outclass Bolivia; Ecuador beat Uruguay
1 year, 3 months ago

South America World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Argentina outclass Bolivia; Ecuador beat Uruguay

India TV News  

Lionel Messi's absence did no harm to Argentina as they outclassed Bolivia 3-0 in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Argentina made full use of the red card that was handed to Bolivia's Roberto Fernandez in the 39th minute as they scored two goals after that. In another game, Ecuador beat Uruguay 2-1 on the back of an impressive …

Ecuador’s Del Valle beats Sao Paulo to win Copa Sudamericana
2 years, 3 months ago

Ecuador’s Del Valle beats Sao Paulo to win Copa Sudamericana

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Ecuador’s Independiente del Valle broke a monopoly of Brazilian teams in South American club competitions and lifted the Copa Sudamericana on Saturday. The 2-0 win against Sao Paulo in the decider gave the Ecuadorians their second title in the region’s second most prestigious tournament. Last year’s Copa Sudamericana final was played between two Brazilian teams, with Athletico …

Chile and Peru appeal to sport's highest court to kick Ecuador out of FIFA World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Chile and Peru appeal to sport's highest court to kick Ecuador out of FIFA World Cup

Firstpost  

Castillo, a defender, played in eight of Ecuador’s qualifiers, including both matches against Chile — a win for Ecuador and a draw. Lausanne, Switzerland: Chile and Peru have both appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport as they seek to have Ecuador thrown out of the World Cup, the court announced Friday. A court statement said “both appellants request …

Chile beats Bolivia to keep World Cup qualification hopes alive
2 years, 11 months ago

Chile beats Bolivia to keep World Cup qualification hopes alive

The Hindu  

Uruguay and Chile recorded crucial wins on Tuesday to keep their World Cup qualification hopes alive on a night when Ecuador moved a point closer to a guaranteed spot in Qatar thanks to a 1-1 draw with Peru. A win would have guaranteed Ecuador a place in November's finals with two games remaining but Edison Flores scored a second half …

Argentina 1-0 Colombia: Lautaro Martinez extends hosts' unbeaten run in World Cup qualifying
2 years, 11 months ago

Argentina 1-0 Colombia: Lautaro Martinez extends hosts' unbeaten run in World Cup qualifying

Daily Mail  

Argentina extended their unbeaten run to 29 games on Tuesday when they beat a toothless Colombia 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier. Lautaro Martinez scored the only goal of the game as Argentina beat Colombia The Inter Milan star controlled a cross in the box before smashing the ball home in the first half Martinez runs to a television camera …

World Cup 2022: Argentina beat Chile thanks to Angel Di Maria and Lautaro Martinez goals
2 years, 11 months ago

World Cup 2022: Argentina beat Chile thanks to Angel Di Maria and Lautaro Martinez goals

Daily Mail  

Argentina were without Lionel Messi but goals from Angel Di Maria and Lautaro Martinez gave the visitors all three points against Chile in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday. Angel Di Maria celebrates after opening the scoring for Argentina in their qualifier with Chile Lautaro Martinez scored what proved to be the winner as Argentina's unbeaten run went on Argentina …

Ecuador draws Brazil and nears WCup; Argentina sinks Chile
2 years, 11 months ago

Ecuador draws Brazil and nears WCup; Argentina sinks Chile

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Ecuador is one win away from returning to the World Cup after a 1-1 home draw with South American qualifying leader Brazil on Thursday. Casemiro opened the scoring by tapping into an empty net in the sixth minute for Brazil — which has already qualified for the World Cup in Qatar — before Ecuador equalized in the …

Uruguay wins, Colombia draws in troubled round of qualifiers
3 years, 4 months ago

Uruguay wins, Colombia draws in troubled round of qualifiers

Hindustan Times  

On a day overshadowed by the shocking suspension of the superclasico between Brazil and Argentina because of Covid-19 protocols, Uruguay and Colombia added key points in South American qualifying for the World Cup. Uruguay's Gaston Pereiro in action with Bolivia's Leonel Justiniano The Uruguayans thrashed eighth-place Bolivia 4-2 at home to move into fourth place with 12 points after eight …

Brazil beats Chile 1-0 in World Cup qualifying
3 years, 4 months ago

Brazil beats Chile 1-0 in World Cup qualifying

The Hindu  

Everton Ribeiro came off the bench to score the goal that gave Brazil a 1-0 win over Chile on Thursday, maintaining its 100 per cent record in 2022 World Cup qualifying. Chile matched Brazil for most of a bad-tempered match, but Ribeiro fired home after 64 minutes to give the visitor all three points. Brazil has won all seven of …

Argentina cruise to 3-1 win over 10-man Venezuela to remain second in 2022 World Cup qualification
3 years, 4 months ago

Argentina cruise to 3-1 win over 10-man Venezuela to remain second in 2022 World Cup qualification

India Today  

Argentina remained in second place in the South American World Cup qualifying as they beat Venezuela 3-1 on Thursday at the Olimpico Stadium in Caracas. The Copa America champions played their seventh game of World Cup qualification with a man advantage after 32 minutes when Venezuelan defender Adrián Martinez was sent off after a harsh tackle on Lionel Messi. Joaquin …

Argentina's Lionel Messi and Colombia's Luis Díaz end Copa America as top goal scorers.
3 years, 5 months ago

Argentina's Lionel Messi and Colombia's Luis Díaz end Copa America as top goal scorers.

The Hindu  

Argentina's Lionel Messi and Colombia's Luis Díaz finished Copa America as the top scorers in the tournament with four goals each. Messi did not score in Saturday's 1-0 win against Brazil in the final, while the young striker Diaz led his team with two goals in the 3-2 win against Peru on Friday for the third place in the South …

Messi’s Argentina beats Brazil 1-0, wins Copa America title
3 years, 5 months ago

Messi’s Argentina beats Brazil 1-0, wins Copa America title

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Two long droughts ended on Saturday at the Copa America final: Argentina won its first major title since 1993 after a 1-0 win against Brazil. When Argentina opened the scoring in a rare Brazil defensive mistake and Di Maria’s classy finish, the match became more physical and Argentina successfully stopped the ball from getting to Neymar. …

Luis Diaz hands Colombia third place in Copa America
3 years, 6 months ago

Luis Diaz hands Colombia third place in Copa America

The Hindu  

Luis Diaz scored a second-half double, the second an unstoppable 25-metre strike in injury time, to give Colombia a 3-2 win over Peru on Friday and secure it third place in the Copa America. Yoshimar Yotun put Peru ahead on the stroke of half-time when he took Christian Cueva’s pass and lifted it over the advancing goalkeeper. However, Colombia captain …

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