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15.07.2007 12:08

Argentina and Brazil in Copa América showdown

Jesús Carrillo / Anna Segura

There have been no major surprises in the South American championship, and Argentina and Brazil meet in tonight’s Copa América final. Very few games have so much history attached to them than those between these two.

The curtain comes down on a successfully organised first ever Copa America in Venezuela tonight with the two initial favourites meeting in the final.

Barça in Argentina

Leo Messi and new signing Gaby Milito are the two Barça representatives in the match. The young striker scored another wonder goal in the semi final to put out club colleague Rafa Márquez’s Mexico.

Argentina qualified from a first round group that included Paraguay, Colombia and the Unites States, then cruised to victory against Peru before another convincing performance against Mexico.

Brazil getting better

Brazil got off to a slow start with defeat in their opening game against Mexico. Next came wins against Chile and Ecuador, and another game with the Chileans in the last eight. That game won, they made it into the final after putting out Uruguay on penalties following a 2-2 draw.

Mexico take third

Hugo Sánchez’s Mexico side made sure of third place in the tournament last night as the beat Uruguay 3-1.