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Copa America Final 2011: Uruguay 3 - 0 Paraguay

Uruguay sealed a record 15th Copa America title with a convincing 3-0 victory over Paraguay at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. The tiny nation, with a population of just 3.5 million, lifted the trophy for the first time in 16 years thanks to Diego Forlan's double strike and another…

Paraguay Coach Banned For Copa America Final

Martino will be in the stands for the Copa America final.

Paraguay will be without coach Gerardo Martino for the Copa America final after he was handed a two-match touchline ban for his part in the brawl that followed the semi-final win over Venezuela. Both teams were involved in scuffles after Paraguay triumphed on penalties and Martino had already been…

Brazil Ease Into Quarter-Finals; Paraguay Held By Venezuela

Brazil celebrate Neymar's goal against Ecuador.

Brazil finally came to life in the Copa America to beat Ecuador 4-2 and win Group B. After draws with Paraguay and Venezuela, Brazil upped the ante against Ecuador and topped the group on goal difference to set up a quarter-final with Paraguay on Sunday. The Selecao did…

Victorious Uruguay Set Up Argentina Clash

Forlan was instrumental as Uruguay beat Mexico.

Uruguay set up a mouthwatering Copa America quarter-final showdown with River Plate rivals Argentina after beating Mexico 1-0. The result means Uruguay leapfrog Peru to finish second in Group C behind Chile and they will meet hosts Argentina on Saturday. Experienced striker Diego Forlan was the star of…

Peru Coach Fumes After Chile Loss

Peru's Renzo Revoredo protests his innocence after fouling Humberto Suazo.

Chile booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America as Group C winners after beating Pacifico rivals Peru 1-0. Both sides went into the match knowing they were already assured of progressing to the next round but it was Chile who earned the bragging rights thanks to an…

Fred Rescues Point For Brazil

Fred rescued a point for Brazil with a late strike.

A late strike from Fred rescued a valuable point for Brazil, who came from behind to draw 2-2 with Paraguay in their Copa America Group B clash on Saturday evening.Like last week's opener against Venezuela, it was another disappointing display from the holders at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes. In…