Tag: Copa America 2015
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Colombia 0-1 Venezuela: La Vinotinto stun in Group C opener
Embed from Getty Images Another Copa America game began with a clear favourite, this time it was Colombia being tipped to breeze past Venezuela in their opening game. Unfortunately for the majority of punters, the bookies won this on, with Salomón Rondón’s goal the different at Estadio El Teniente. It was a high tempo start…
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Argentina 2-2 Paraguay: Messi and co. denied by persistent Paraguay
Embed from Getty Images ‘Tata’ Martino’s side threw away a two goal lead in the most exciting game of the tournament so far, as Paraguay pulled off a sensational comeback. Argentina got off to a strong start, dominating the opening stages, which saw a high number of corners delivered by Ángel Di María. One in…
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Uruguay 1-0 Jamaica: Rodríguez goal the difference for uninspiring Uruguay
Embed from Getty Images Uruguay kicked off their Copa America journey with a narrow victory over Jamaica, thanks to a goal from Cristian Rodríguez. The game began timidly as both sides failed to string together any prolonged periods of dominance. Edinson Cavani’s threat was clear inside the opening 20 minutes, with him stretching the Jamaican…
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Mexico 0-0 Bolivia: Stalemate disappoints as Bolivia secure impressive draw
Embed from Getty Images Mexico and Bolivia came face-to-face in the second game of Copa America 2015, with both sides looking to get off to a strong start. El Tri entered the game as clear favourites with Bolivia being an unfamiliar team to most – even in South America. The final score came as somewhat…
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Chile 2-0 Ecuador: La Roja secure opening match victory
Embed from Getty Images Tournament hosts Chile headed into the first game of Copa America 2015 with the weight of a nation on their shoulders, hopes were high and they were eventually met thanks to goals from Champions League finalist Arturo Vidal and Napoli forward Eduardo Vargas. Chile flew out of the blocks, creating two…
