Let's talk about the oldest and greatest (after the World Cup, of course) Football (Soccer for the Australians and the Unitedstaters) tournament... the Copa America (I wrote in spanish because the Americas Cup its a regatta).
Today (14/02/07) its the draw for the tournament (with the exception of US and Mexico, they have their spot on the cup already picked)
I know that many Unitedstaters don't care about this subject (or any other subject about footbal/soccer)....
Let's talk about the oldest and greatest (after the World Cup, of course) international Football (Soccer for the Australians and the Unitedstaters) tournament... the Copa America (I wrote in spanish because the Americas Cup its a regatta).
Today (14/02/07) its the draw for the tournament (with the exception of US and Mexico, they have their spot on the cup already picked)
I know that many Unitedstaters don't care about this subject (or any other subject about footbal/soccer).... thegordoloco
Not quite the oldest tournament since the oldest tournament in football is the F.A. Cup which started in 1871 while the Copa Americas started in 1916 so i made a little change to your post to correct it.
Im not sure if this will get any tv time here in the UK but if it does then i will be watching it and i will be hoping the team that plays the best football does well.
Not quite the oldest tournament since the oldest tournament in football is the F.A. Cup which started in 1871 while the Copa Americas started in 1916 so i made a little change to your post to correct it.fordies
Thanks for the correction. The Copa America is the oldest for National Selections (I guess that the FA Cup its for English proffesionals and amateurs football clubs).
Group C Argentina Paraguay Colombia USAthegordoloco
Colombia is in a tough group, but i think they could go to the next round. Again brazil and argentina are the most powerful teams of the continent. I hope that this time all teams will take their best players because the last 2 copas americas didn't have many stars (specially brazil, where the keck was ronaldinho and ronaldo back in 03!!!)
Group B is the "group of death". It will be interesting to see who wins the two spots. I wouldn't be surprised if their was an upset in that group. jeebuscrust
Group B is the "group of death". It will be interesting to see who wins the two spots. I wouldn't be surprised if their was an upset in that group. jeebuscrust
Up to 3 teams can get out of the group (the 2 best 3rd place finishers advance as well). Therefore Brazil, Mexico, & Ecuador will advance. Don't be surprised if Mexico ends up on top of the group, we've had Brazil's number for a while now.
i was at the brazil - portugal game and i know ronaldhino wasn't there, but they looked like they could be beaten (and were...). This tournament could be interesting
[QUOTE="thegordoloco"][QUOTE="Espurs117"]The home team always gets the easiest group.Espurs117
:roll::roll::roll::roll::roll::roll:......Uh thats a fact, look it up.I know... Venezuela need to pass the first round, its not funny watch any home team fall in the first round.....
Group B is the "group of death". It will be interesting to see who wins the two spots. I wouldn't be surprised if their was an upset in that group.jeebuscrust
I think that group C is more "group of death" than group B
[QUOTE="jeebuscrust"]Group B is the "group of death". It will be interesting to see who wins the two spots. I wouldn't be surprised if their was an upset in that group.thegordoloco
I think that group C is more "group of death" than group B Yeah, in Group B, Chile will be knocked out fo' sho.' While in Group C, everybody has a shot.
[QUOTE="thegordoloco"][QUOTE="jeebuscrust"]Group B is the "group of death". It will be interesting to see who wins the two spots. I wouldn't be surprised if their was an upset in that group.HurricaneHugo
I think that group C is more "group of death" than group B Yeah, in Group B, Chile will be knocked out fo' sho.' While in Group C, everybody has a shot. Man Chile has fallen off the map ever since Salas and Zamorano were finished.
Group C Argentina Paraguay Colombia USAthegordoloco
Uruguay advances out of Group A easily, even though they really aren't all that good. Venezuela is my other pick to advance because they're at home (and because Peru and Bolivia are horrible). I think Brazil and Mexico get out of Group B, even though neither are really that impressive right now. Ecuador might step up and give one of them fits. Chile hasn't been good in quite a while and I don't think they have much of a chance. Group C is imo the Group of Death. I think Argentina and the USA will get by that round by the skin of their teeth, but Paraguay will very tough to beat, and might be able to take down the US. Colombia is usually good too and they'll definitely make some noise.
By the way, this isn't the best soccer event (not counting the World Cup). The EuroCup is much better.
[QUOTE="thegordoloco"]Group A Venezuela Uruguay Peru Bolivia
Group B Brasil Ecuador Chile Mexico
Group C Argentina Paraguay Colombia USAGamerForca
Uruguay advances out of Group A easily, even though they really aren't all that good. Venezuela is my other pick to advance because they're at home (and because Peru and Bolivia are horrible). I think Brazil and Mexico get out of Group B, even though neither are really that impressive right now. Ecuador might step up and give one of them fits. Chile hasn't been good in quite a while and I don't think they have much of a chance. Group C is imo the Group of Death. I think Argentina and the USA will get by that round by the skin of their teeth, but Paraguay will very tough to beat, and might be able to take down the US. Colombia is usually good too and they'll definitely make some noise.
By the way, this isn't the best soccer event (not counting the World Cup). The EuroCup is much better.
A total of 8 teams get out of the group stage fyi.
[QUOTE="thegordoloco"]Group A Venezuela Uruguay Peru Bolivia
Group B Brasil Ecuador Chile Mexico
Group C Argentina Paraguay Colombia USAHurricaneHugo
Uruguay advances out of Group A easily, even though they really aren't all that good. Venezuela is my other pick to advance because they're at home (and because Peru and Bolivia are horrible). I think Brazil and Mexico get out of Group B, even though neither are really that impressive right now. Ecuador might step up and give one of them fits. Chile hasn't been good in quite a while and I don't think they have much of a chance. Group C is imo the Group of Death. I think Argentina and the USA will get by that round by the skin of their teeth, but Paraguay will very tough to beat, and might be able to take down the US. Colombia is usually good too and they'll definitely make some noise.
By the way, this isn't the best soccer event (not counting the World Cup). The EuroCup is much better.
A total of 8 teams get out of the group stage fyi.
Oh really? Then add Paraguay and Equador to the others.
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