Copa America

dorset_gooner · Post by **dorset_gooner** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 1:04 pm

Just seen the Aguero goal - i wont say the obvious as obviously it aint gonna happen - it was class, would be great to see him play over here

Babu · Post by **Babu** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 1:21 pm

dorset_gooner wrote:Just seen the Aguero goal - i wont say the obvious as obviously it aint gonna happen - it was class, would be great to see him play over here

Yeah, quite.

http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodispl ... -12102088/

My first thought when I saw it was...

"Sign him up Wen...ooohh...bollocks!"

Post by **brazilianGOONER** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 6:20 pm

i don't care much about the copa america tbh. it's like the scottish league: there are only two teams who can win it. and that's it.

however, uruguay has probably their best team for the last few decades, and brazil and argentina are not close to what they once was, so maybe our neighbours down south can get some results.

and i'd be glad to be honest. i don't support the seleÃ§Ã£o and i'm a big fan of uruguay, could even say i'm more proud of being a bit uruguayan than about being brazilian.

a LOT more.

safcftm · Post by **safcftm** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 6:47 pm

brazilianGOONER wrote:i don't care much about the copa america tbh. it's like the scottish league: there are only two teams who can win it. and that's it.

however, uruguay has probably their best team for the last few decades, and brazil and argentina are not close to what they once was, so maybe our neighbours down south can get some results.

and i'd be glad to be honest. i don't support the seleÃ§Ã£o and i'm a big fan of uruguay, could even say i'm more proud of being a bit uruguayan than about being brazilian.

a LOT more.

I tipped Uruguay to win it earlier on in the thread, genuinely think they could take it this time. Having said that I must admit that I also dont care much about it, dont care about the euros either, always seems a bit like the league cup to me! Wish they'd just scrap them both and the african cup of nations and just have a world cup every 2 years instead!

Post by **brazilianGOONER** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 6:54 pm

safcftm wrote:
brazilianGOONER wrote:i don't care much about the copa america tbh. it's like the scottish league: there are only two teams who can win it. and that's it.

however, uruguay has probably their best team for the last few decades, and brazil and argentina are not close to what they once was, so maybe our neighbours down south can get some results.

and i'd be glad to be honest. i don't support the seleÃ§Ã£o and i'm a big fan of uruguay, could even say i'm more proud of being a bit uruguayan than about being brazilian.

a LOT more.
I tipped Uruguay to win it earlier on in the thread, genuinely think they could take it this time. Having said that I must admit that I also dont care much about it, dont care about the euros either, always seems a bit like the league cup to me! Wish they'd just scrap them both and the african cup of nations and just have a world cup every 2 years instead!

i'd like that too.

about uruguay, don't be fooled though: while an attack made of forlan, cavani and suarez is indeed mouth watering, their defence is a bit shite.

safcftm · Post by **safcftm** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:15 pm

brazilianGOONER wrote:
i'd like that too.

about uruguay, don't be fooled though: while an attack made of forlan, cavani and suarez is indeed mouth watering, their defence is a bit shite.

Oh aye, if the defence dont turn up they'll lose it, but i was generally impressed with their defenders and their organisation at the world cup- got taken apart by the dutch and the germans a bit i suppose, but prior to the semis they only conceded 2 goals, and i think they will be good enough to stifle brazil and argentina tbh

Post by **brazilianGOONER** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:35 pm

safcftm wrote:
brazilianGOONER wrote:
i'd like that too.

about uruguay, don't be fooled though: while an attack made of forlan, cavani and suarez is indeed mouth watering, their defence is a bit shite.
Oh aye, if the defence dont turn up they'll lose it, but i was generally impressed with their defenders and their organisation at the world cup- got taken apart by the dutch and the germans a bit i suppose, but prior to the semis they only conceded 2 goals, and i think they will be good enough to stifle brazil and argentina tbh

yep, they lack quality on their defenders but they make up for that with a lot of organization and hard work.

oh if the arsenal did just the same

1989 · Post by **1989** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:15 pm

augie wrote:
1989 wrote:Argies off to a disappointing start. Game finished 1 - 1, Bolivia looked set to cause an upset till Aguero came on to rescue the day with a world class equalising goal.
Tonight's game: Colombia v Costa Rica (7:30 UK time).

Hard to believe that athletico madrid are rumoured to be lining up rossi from villareal as a replacement for aguero - I know rossi is a great striker but figure being mention is 35m while aguero's fee's is being quoted at 32m and as good as rossi is he still aint in aguero's class

Yes mate Aguero is superb. Would love him here but no chance.

FT Colombia 1 - 0 Costa Rica

Mr FINSBURY PARK GOONER · Sun Jul 03, 2011 12:48 pm

Was looking forward to catching the odd game here and there but seeing that its on ESPN i have to give it a miss and catch the goals on Skysports news. shame

Post by **Barriecuda** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 1:10 am

Watchin COL vs ARG right now. I bet you wankers are all asleep over there.

Good game so far (22 minutes). Argentine players look strong. Lavezzi looks like he's built in the Tevez mould?

Watching Messi is a gift. He is one of the best footballers ever. They've deployed him very deep, basically as an attacking midfielder / classic #10. Will have to see if it pays off...

tinpot lane · Post by **tinpot lane** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 1:18 am

Columbia denied a stone wall pen, although the bloke did miss a sitter from the advantage.

Post by **Barriecuda** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 1:28 am

tinpot lane wrote:Columbia denied a stone wall pen, although the bloke did miss a sitter from the advantage.

Interesting situation that one; a gilt-edge opportunity on the advantage spurned, does that mean it should get called back for the foul (penalty kick)?

I think yes.

1989 · Post by **1989** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 6:04 am

Barriecuda wrote:Watchin COL vs ARG right now. I bet you wankers are all asleep over there.

Good game so far (22 minutes). Argentine players look strong. Lavezzi looks like he's built in the Tevez mould?

Watching Messi is a gift. He is one of the best footballers ever. They've deployed him very deep, basically as an attacking midfielder / classic #10. Will have to see if it pays off...

Great game indeed despite the scoreline. Was impressed by Colombia and particularly with that Ramos lad, looked very quick and strong. Argies were disappointing again. Messi is a genius but he can't do it all on his own, his team mates are just on the same wavelength. I can't understand why Batista plays Lavezzi when he has Aguero, Higuain, di Maria and Milito on the bench.

The penalty situation was very interesting, I thought the ref would give it as the guy was brought down before the shot had been taken, not quite sure what the rules are. Still doesn't excuse the shocking miss by that Moreno bloke.

Tonight's game (Chile v Uruguay) should be a good one.

1989 · Post by **1989** » Sat Jul 09, 2011 12:18 am

Chile 1 - 1 Uruguay.

I take it none of you *word censored* watched the game.

Very entertaining, physical affair. So many fouls, dives, dirty tackles and bookings, it's a miracle no one was sent off.

Great goal from Sanchez but apart from that did very little to justify the hype. Fucking Suarez is quality btw, can't believe he ended up at the mousers, he's too good for them!

Yankee_Gooner_Dandee · Sat Jul 09, 2011 7:22 pm

south america, home of the dive.