Ginola Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I think Uruguay will win, I hope Argentina do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 One of those games that can't be shit whatever happens for me. Love high ranking continental/international clashes. 13 wins each in Copa history against each other too, 14 Copa's apiece, 2 World Cups apiece. Been playing each other for over 100 years, class. Hopefully be a class atmosphere at the Elephants Graveyard too. Reckon Argentina will shade it myself, be interesting to see if one of Uruguay's sitters in the middle goes man to man v Messi. Can't see Colombia not beating Peru in the other game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Can't wait for this, even if it turns out to be a s*** game it's going to be worth it for the tension and rivalry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 One of those games that can't be shit whatever happens for me. Love high ranking continental/international clashes. 13 wins each in history against each other too, 14 Copa's apiece, 2 World Cups apiece. Been playing each other for over 100 years, class. Hopefully be a class atmosphere at the Elephants Graveyard too. Reckon Argentina will shade it myself, be interesting to see if one of Uruguay's sitters in the middle goes man to man v Messi. Can't see Colombia not beating Peru in the other game. Think that's pretty likely. Tabarez was saying there's no way to stop Messi, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if they still stuck somebody on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I really don't care who wins tonight. I'd love to see Messi shine and Argentina to go through, but Uruguay are my favourite South American side usually. Just hope it's a cracker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Credit to Mou, the only time I have seen Messi marked out of a game is when he stuck Pepe to him as DM and proceeded to kick the hell out of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I really don't care who wins tonight. I'd love to see Messi shine and Argentina to go through, but Uruguay are my favourite South American side usually. Just hope it's a cracker. Aye, pretty much where I stand n all. Although it's hard not to like Chile with the way they play and since I've seen them and mimed along to the anthem I long for the day Bolivia aren't totally toss again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I know I've mentioned this before but Uruguay could be some force if they could bring a midfielder or two through soon. Their forward line is ridiculous, promising aswell as experienced centre backs, a decent keeper and not too shabby fullbacks. It's only in the centre of midfield where they lack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Bit of background on the game... http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/copa-amrica-heats-up-as-argentina-meet-uruguay-2314791.html Independent have been really going balls deep with their Copa coverage, shame the SAF podcast is a bit on the poor side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I know I've mentioned this before but Uruguay could be some force if they could bring a midfielder or two through soon. Their forward line is ridiculous, promising aswell as experienced centre backs, a decent keeper and not too shabby fullbacks. It's only in the centre of midfield where they lack. Got more coming through too, they reached the final of the u17 WC in Mexico this month as well as qualifying for next years Olympics in SA u20s this year. They've gone balls deep into their youth development and it certainly seems to paying dividends for them. Ridiculous really when you consider how small the country is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Aye, I was wondering if there was anybody decent in their U17 team. Although that level is not really a good indicator of how good players are going to be. Must be the best nation in world football in terms of quality to population ratio. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Colombia vs Peru on now. 12 L. Martínez 3 M. Yepes 14 L. Perea 18 C. Zúñiga 7 P. Armero 8 A. Aguilar 6 C. Sánchez 13 F. Guarín 17 D. Moreno 9 R. Falcao 20 A. Ramos 1 R. Fernández 2 A. Rodríguez 4 W. Vílchez 5 A. Balbín 21 C. Ramos 6 J. Vargas 10 R. Cruzado 13 R. Revoredo 16 L. Advíncula 9 P. Guerrero 18 W. Chiroque Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I always had a soft spot for Uruguay since "El Príncipe" Francescoli was one of my favorite footballers when growing up. But I always want Messi to do well. So I'm a bit torn really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 30 seconds and Advincula got his first yellow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Only saw the highlights of the final but to get there they must have some decent players although I agree often under17s it can be hard to tell as players aren't fully physically developed yet. Although the Mexican forward, Fierro, looked good in that. Under 20 World Cup will probably be a better place to tell but its hard to tell how good some players are when you look at how seriously some countries take it. England's squad barely contains anyone who has made a league appearance of note whereas Argentina have a very strong line up (Lamela and Irtube to name but two). Hopefully we'll have scouts present regardless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I always had a soft spot for Uruguay since "El Príncipe" Francescoli was one of my favorite footballers when growing up. But I always want Messi to do well. So I'm a bit torn really. Far too young to remember Francescoli but I on a lesser note I always loved Recoba. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Has Arevalo been playing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I always had a soft spot for Uruguay since "El Príncipe" Francescoli was one of my favorite footballers when growing up. But I always want Messi to do well. So I'm a bit torn really. Far too young to remember Francescoli but I on a lesser note I always loved Recoba. Even though we were already beaten I totally lost my rag when he popped one in the top corner against us in the CL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Vargas impressing so far, pretty dire game like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Just on a seperate note, are the BBC doing their utmost to totally ignore the existence of this competition? Fixtures aren't listed and news about it on their site has been almost non-existant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Pella to Colombia. Forward went down easily from a tug. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Falcao blazes wide (I need to stop posting) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I'm watching as well. You can post again disco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Yeah, you were just saying all that needed to be said at that moment, man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I wonder if tickets are still available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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