Author Topic: 2011 Copa America July 1-July 24 (Read 141915 times)

CarraG238 · « **on:** May 20, 2011, 03:48:47 am »

To take place in Argentina

Group A

Argentina
Colombia
Costa Rica
Bolivia

Group B

Brazil
Paraguay
Ecuador
Venezuela

Group C

Uruguay
Chile
Mexico
Peru

Top two teams and the two best-placed third place team advance to the knockout round.

Going for a home win for Argentina.

Lady_brandybuck · « **Reply #1 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:53:17 am »

two Paraguays?

CarraG238 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:55:28 am »

Whoops, meant Peru. It begins with a P!

Lady_brandybuck · « **Reply #3 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:56:38 am »

Quote from: CarraG238 on May 20, 2011, 03:55:28 am

Whoops, meant Peru. It begins with a P!

No worries, I'm looking forward to this, but I guess my national team won't do a thing... the hardest group is th B one

Still they usually don't do a thing but I expect some nice football

Group C also looks quite hard. It seems that the Argies got a pass for the quarterfinals quite easily then!

Djimothy · « **Reply #4 on:** May 20, 2011, 05:01:55 am »

Looking forward to this,some football to watch over the summer anyway.I actually fancy Uruguay as Argentina and Brazil are in transition at the moment and Cavani and Suarez have been 2 of the best strikers in Europe this season.

Popcorn · « **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2011, 05:16:55 am »

Can't fucking wait, so many good players on show

markay_stinkay · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2011, 06:39:26 am »

How does it work for who plays who in the quarters/semi's?

Backed Uruguay e/w at 14s the other week.

CarraG238 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2011, 06:39:28 am »

Selfishly, I'd love to see Uruguay and Suarez win the whole thing, just to see a team knockoff the Argentina-Brazil duopoly at the top. Forlan has had a rather indifferent season at Atletico this season. Not too sure about the midfield, but I have read good things from Tim Vickery about Nicolos Lodeiro and he is one to watch for the future.

But a repeat of the last final would be phenomenal -- Argentina vs. Brazil in Buenos Aries. Lucas to win his first major honor?

If Mexico had sent its full squad to Copa America, I would tip them to be a dark horse, but they're sending their Under-23s because they're in the Gold Cup (CONCACAF's regional tournament).

BeautifulGame91 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2011, 06:40:21 am »

Very much doubt Argentina can win with their rubbish GK and defence . Probably Brazil will win with easy once again .

markay_stinkay · « **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2011, 06:41:54 am »

Not sure Forlan will be too involved.

Suarez - Cavani - Hernandez

Wow.

gregor · « **Reply #10 on:** May 20, 2011, 06:55:31 am »

Quote from: CarraG238 on May 20, 2011, 06:39:28 am

Selfishly, I'd love to see Uruguay and Suarez win the whole thing, just to see a team knockoff the Argentina-Brazil duopoly at the top.

Selfishly, I'd love to see Uruguay knocked out in the group stage so Suarez plays as few games as possible.

kratos · « **Reply #11 on:** May 20, 2011, 12:05:27 pm »

Anyone got any info on whether its on SKY/ESPN kick off times etc?

lfc_fan2005 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 20, 2011, 12:26:31 pm »

Argentina are going to win this, can't wait.

Sachin4ever · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2011, 12:50:40 pm »

Is this shown in any channel in India ?
I would like to follow Lucas and Luis.

Popcorn · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:11:47 pm »

Actually is this on Sky or Espn?

Quote from: markay_stinkay on May 20, 2011, 06:39:26 am

How does it work for who plays who in the quarters/semi's?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Copa_Am%C3%A9rica#Final_stages

... · « **Reply #15 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:13:13 pm »

Group C looks awesome

guest · « **Reply #16 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:14:26 pm »

Popcorn · « **Reply #17 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:19:18 pm »

I'll have a bit on Uruguay soon too.

C · « **Reply #18 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:21:40 pm »

whoever designed there national flag has terrible depth perception

youll never walk alone it · « **Reply #19 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:24:15 pm »

yer we really want our best player playing till the end dont we?

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #20 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:25:18 pm »

Why do Guyana and Surinam never enter this or World Cup Qualifiers - do they not have national teams?

guest · « **Reply #21 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:26:06 pm »

Quote from: youll never walk alone it on May 20, 2011, 03:24:15 pm

yer we really want our best player playing till the end dont we?

Yes.

Juan Loco · « **Reply #22 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:26:25 pm »

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C · « **Reply #23 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:30:21 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on May 20, 2011, 03:25:18 pm

Why do Surinam never enter this or World Cup Qualifiers - do they not have national teams?

Because all there players jib them off for the dutch national team

kratos · « **Reply #24 on:** May 20, 2011, 05:26:32 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on May 20, 2011, 03:25:18 pm

Why do Guyana and Surinam never enter this or World Cup Qualifiers - do they not have national teams?

I think I seen their names on the North American qualifier lists. Why they are part of CONCACAF I dont know.

Salty Dog · « **Reply #25 on:** May 20, 2011, 05:55:17 pm »

Quote from: Lady_brandybuck on May 20, 2011, 03:56:38 am

Group C also looks quite hard. It seems that the Argies got a pass for the quarterfinals quite easily then!

Group C does look quite tough, well except for Peru, of course

I too am looking forward to this. I'm hoping ESPN Deportes will be showing the games here in the states (I would imagine they should be). I will be rooting for Uruguay and Brazil too (Luis and Lucas) but at the same time kinda hoping they get knocked out early to get our boys back in good shape for next season.

Antics · « **Reply #26 on:** May 20, 2011, 06:18:23 pm »

All about Uruguay. Although I wouldn't mind seeing Leo win it. Or Lucas. Fuck it, can't wait to see some of the best players on show.

Agger · « **Reply #27 on:** May 20, 2011, 06:20:12 pm »

This is gonna be great. Looking forward to watch every team. Forlan is gonna have a re-birth in this, I reckon.

Hope Uruguay take it, or Lucas' Brazil.

lfc_fan2005 · « **Reply #28 on:** May 20, 2011, 06:21:19 pm »

Remember back to the Olympics in Beijing, Argentina won the tournament (and every game they played) with Batista as manager and a front three of Aguero - Messi - Di Maria. History to repeat itself this summer?

Popcorn · « **Reply #29 on:** May 20, 2011, 06:33:23 pm »

Wonder what role Pastore will play in this. Form's not been as good recently and didn't start last week. Love to see him start with Messi.

markay_stinkay · « **Reply #30 on:** May 20, 2011, 06:57:46 pm »

Argentina - Colombia one semi, Brazil - Uruguay the other?

Ryba · « **Reply #31 on:** May 20, 2011, 06:58:16 pm »

Looking for Messi to... actually do something

scatman · « **Reply #32 on:** May 20, 2011, 07:23:27 pm »

looking forward to this, I hope its not on ESPN, is it on Sky?

markay_stinkay · « **Reply #33 on:** May 20, 2011, 07:27:48 pm »

Unfortunately neither Sky nor ESPN have met the Argentina federation's asking price to provide coverage, so at the moment the best you can hope for is post-match highlights on Eurosport.

CarraG238 · « **Reply #34 on:** May 20, 2011, 11:34:08 pm »

Believe the entire tournament is on Univision stateside, so no English language commentary.

I could have sworn I read ESPN UK had the rights somewhere ... yep, here it is:
http://www.football-marketing.com/2011/05/09/espn-snatch-copa-america-and-emirates-cup-from-sky/

And Group C, totally forgot about the Chileans, although Marcelo Bielsa is no longer the coach.

Also reading that there's a possibility that Riquelme might make a return to the Argentina national team for this one. Would be fantastic, that.

Salty Dog · « **Reply #35 on:** May 20, 2011, 11:53:00 pm »

Quote from: CarraG238 on May 20, 2011, 11:34:08 pm

Believe the entire tournament is on Univision stateside, so no English language commentary.

I could have sworn I read ESPN UK had the rights somewhere ... yep, here it is:
http://www.football-marketing.com/2011/05/09/espn-snatch-copa-america-and-emirates-cup-from-sky/

And Group C, totally forgot about the Chileans, although Marcelo Bielsa is no longer the coach.

Also reading that there's a possibility that Riquelme might make a return to the Argentina national team for this one. Would be fantastic, that.

Thanks for that. I actually enjoy Spanish commentary. For one, it helps me to retain my very small knowledge of the language. And secondly (and much more importantly) I don't get irritated by the commentators talking shit as I can barely make out every third word.

scatman · « **Reply #36 on:** May 21, 2011, 12:42:02 am »

ah damn ESPN

kratos · « **Reply #37 on:** May 21, 2011, 01:41:17 am »

footyonline it may have to be.

TipTopKop · « **Reply #38 on:** May 29, 2011, 04:18:11 am »

Fixtures and UK Kick off Times
Brazil is definitely in transition, still trying to create an identity for themselves, so yeah I'd probably expect Argentina as the home nation or Uruguay to do something.

Mr Dilkington · « **Reply #39 on:** June 1, 2011, 01:21:57 pm »

Tevez included in Argentina's prov 26 man squad.

He and Batista must have had a heart to heart.

Don't really think he has much future as a starter, but he'll be useful off the subs bench.