The Official Mexico vs Argentina: Copa America Semi-Finals Pre/PBP/Post Thread [R]

[Aguilas Del America]

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July 11, 2007 @ Estadio Cachamay de Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4f/Cachamyyy.jpg

TV:
Wed Jul 11 05:30PM Pacific
Wed Jul 11 06:30PM Mountain
Wed Jul 11 07:30PM Central
Wed Jul 11 08:30PM Eastern
Length: 2 hr 30 min LIVE
Univision
Copa America 2007 - Semifinal 2
Mexico vs Argentina


Convocatorias Oficiales:



Mexico:

Oswaldo Sánchez-Santos Laguna
Jonny Magallón-Chivas
Fausto Pinto-Pachuca
Rafael Márquez-FC Barcelona|Spain
Israel Castro-Pumas
Gerardo Torrado-Cruz Azul
Alberto Medina-Chivas
Jaime Correa-Pachuca
Luis Ángel Landín-Morelia
Cuauhtémoc Blanco-Chicago Fire|MLS
Ramón Morales-Chivas
Juan Carlos Cacho-Pachuca
Guillermo Ochoa-América
Gonzalo Pineda-Chivas
José Antonio Castro-América
Jaime Lozano-UANL
Adolfo Bautista-Jagures de Chiapas
Andrés Guardado-Atlas
Omar Bravo-Chivas
Fernando Arce-Morelia
Nery Castillo-Olympiakos|Greece
Francisco Javier Rodríguez-Chivas



Argentina:

Roberto Abbondanzieri-Getafe CF|Spain
Juan Pablo Carrizo-River Plate
Agustín Orión-San Lorenzo de Almagro
Roberto Ayala-Villarreal|Spain
Daniel Díaz-Getafe CF|Spain
Hugo Ibarra-Boca Juniors
Gabriel Heinze-Manchester United|England
Javier Zanetti-Internazionale Milan|Italy
Gabriel Milito-Real Zaragoza|Spain
Nicolás Burdisso-Internazionale Milan|Italy
Fernando Gago-Real Madrid CF|Spain
Juan Román Riquelme-Villarreal|Spain
Lucho González-FC Porto|Portugal
Javier Mascherano-Liverpool FC|England
Pablo Aimar-Real Zaragoza|Spain
Esteban Cambiasso-Internazionale Milan|Italy
Juan Sebastián-Estudiantes de la Plata
Rodrigo Palacio-Boca Juniors
Hernán Crespo-Internazionale Milan|Italy
Carlos Tévez-West Ham United|England
Lionel Messi-FC Barcelona|Spain
Diego Milito-Real Zaragoza|Spain

[OG Junglist]

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[americanista_76]

How do you win this one? Well, one has to remember that Argentina plays the ball fast and every ball goes through Riquelme, Cambiasso and Masche. Mexico will have to ********ing press hard, mark and fight for the ball every inch of the field. The key to winning this match is scoring at least first 20 minutes of the match. Also, The ball has to be played on the wings and make sure that there are no turnovers!! Take out Riquelme, Messi and Cambiasso. We could have a decent game that way. If Mexico wins, there's Brazil we have to deal with.
Also, first touch the ball and keep the ball when its necessary!
Fuerza Mexico!

[el chingon]

Ojala que repita la misma alineacion nomas que enves de oswaldo que pongan a memo.

No me siento tan seguro con oswaldo en la porteria.

[Cosme]

Are all players on the Argentine squad eligible to play or are any having to sit the game out?

[C.B.]

Ojala que repita la misma alineacion nomas que enves de oswaldo que pongan a memo.

No me siento tan seguro con oswaldo en la porteria.

Igualmente. You queria A memo para la Semi-final. Y dependiendo de como lo veo, pues a ver quien me gustaria ver jugar la final.

[Chiquitibum]

Oswaldo made one big mistake in this past game.

he came out too far on a player who was near the goal line on the left and had very little angle, him coming out put the goal wide open for him to cross to the center, which is what he did. luckily they didnt score.

[becauseigothigh]

I agree I think that we should go with the same starting 10 and put memo in the back.

Im already psyched for this one.

[NachoNation]

Oswaldo made one big mistake in this past game.

he came out too far on a player who was near the goal line on the left and had very little angle, him coming out put the goal wide open for him to cross to the center, which is what he did. luckily they didnt score.

It's his distribution I'm worried about. It really hasn't cost us since that friendly against Korea but it will eventually.

[Dos Santos]

If we beat Argentina we have to do it by scoring 3 goals.

I don't want no controversially bullshit.

[nopalnation]

If we beat Argentina we have to do it by scoring 3 goals.

I don't want no controversially bullshit.

i know what you mean, but, the way both selecciones are playing, it might be a pretty close game (again), but i hope i'm wrong. I do know that we need to score early, and yes Memo in case we go to penalties.

:rolleyes:

[KIRA]

I agree. they should start the same players that they did when they played brazil. i hope to really see memo en la porteria. hopefully we'll win!

[Rebaño_Sagrado]

It's his distribution I'm worried about. It really hasn't cost us since that friendly against Korea but it will eventually.

Its interesting to note the change in Hugo's tactics. Against Paraguay, our attack initiated from teh back with Oswaldo having to distribute. I noticed a couple times he would ask Rafa who he should pass to. He does seem very unsure with the ball at his feet.

Memo should get the nod.

[NachoNation]

Its interesting to note the change in Hugo's tactics. Against Paraguay, our attack initiated from teh back with Oswaldo having to distribute. I noticed a couple times he would ask Rafa who he should pass to. He does seem very unsure with the ball at his feet.

Memo should get the nod.

It's the bloopers I'm worried about. In the gold cup, can't remember which game, but he tried to boot it out and it was like a bad punt that landed close to the box and the opposing player. In this game he also threw the ball out one time into a very dangerous place. It's like he's not thinking or something. Makes me real uncomfortable.

[elluisillo]

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[puromorelia]

Oswaldo made one big mistake in this past game.

he came out too far on a player who was near the goal line on the left and had very little angle, him coming out put the goal wide open for him to cross to the center, which is what he did. luckily they didnt score.

Yes i too noticed that and this isnt the first time, he made a couple of key mistakes as well in the Ecuador game but luckily for him and us they werent able to capitalize BUT the argies are different! you mess one up like that and they will make you pay.

Did you see today when he came out to the edge of the big box after the ball and I think it was Roque Santa cruz who tunneled the ball through oswaldo's legs? I was like oh my!!!! luckily a defender came out and helped but it he was almost set free and the entire goal box wide open.

He also he came out to get a ball around the penalty spot on a corner kick and went up for the ball but couldnt control it and left it loose for a split second! that was scary, a more aggresive player like a tevez capitalizes on those plays. Its almost certain he will start but I hope Hugo has the balls and the sufficient knowledge to sub him out for Ochoa in case the game goes into Penalty shoot out. We ALL know damn well how BAD oswaldo is stoping penalty kicks!!!!!!

[elvasco]

I want Memo on the goal too, but this team is Nery+10, so really as long as he plays we have a chance........and Rafa too........so it's Nery and Rafa+9.......:D

[Dos Santos]

Its going to be a great game.

Argentina drew with paraguay and paraguay played most of their bench.

I really believe Mexico can beat Argentina.

[Winston Wolf]

Ever since I saw a Mexico-Argentina friendly at the Los Angeles Coliseum as a youngster, I've been dreaming of an official rematch, with Mexico as the team to beat. THIS IS IT! Finally, my Tri is all grown up. I'm so proud to be Mexican. My father loves el Tri and I'm grateful to God that I can share these moments with him. I wish I could have had the opportunity to share these glorious days with my grandfather as well, he too loved el Tri.

Thank you DT Sanchez. I'll be the first to admit that I did not think you had what it took to lead el equipo de TODOS. Now, I know that you are the right man for the job. Sorry for all the times I criticized you in front of my family at the dinner table. You've earned ONE CALENDAR YEAR of my whole-hearted support and appreciation.

I can't wait to demonstrate to the entire world that this continent has a football powerhouse NORTH of the equator! And I love the fact that the youth is stepping on the heels of the current squad. Too bad la SUB17 isn't reproducing the success of the past. We have a great thing going and it needs to continue to be nurtured.

On a side note: I'm concerned that Guardado is not concentrating on the pitch. Lord knows I wouldn't play the same if my performance was being evaluated by my next employer. This is only natural. I hope the PSV deal goes down officially before the game against the Argies so that Guardado can focus on what he does best: futbol.

[Rebaño_Sagrado]

Ever since I saw a Mexico-Argentina friendly at the Los Angeles Coliseum as a youngster, I've been dreaming of an official rematch, with Mexico as the team to beat. THIS IS IT! Finally, my Tri is all grown up. I'm so proud to be Mexican. My father loves el Tri and I'm grateful to God that I can share these moments with him. I wish I could have had the opportunity to share these glorious days with my grandfather as well, he too loved el Tri.

Thank you DT Sanchez. I'll be the first to admit that I did not think you had what it took to lead el equipo de TODOS. Now, I know that you are the right man for the job. Sorry for all the times I criticized you in front of my family at the dinner table. You've earned ONE CALENDAR YEAR of my whole-hearted support and appreciation.

I can't wait to demonstrate to the entire world that this continent has a football powerhouse NORTH of the equator! And I love the fact that the youth is stepping on the heels of the current squad. Too bad la SUB17 isn't reproducing the success of the past. We have a great thing going and it needs to continue to be nurtured.

On a side note: I'm concerned that Guardado is not concentrating on the pitch. Lord knows I wouldn't play the same if my performance was being evaluated by my next employer. This is only natural. I hope the PSV deal goes down officially before the game against the Argies so that Guardado can focus on what he does best: futbol.
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