MATCH 24 PREVIEW (SF) : BRAZIL VS URUGUAY : A SPOT IN THE FINAL AT STAKE
A derby of huge tradition and bitter rivalry closes the curtain on the semifinals of Copa América 2004. Brazil and Uruguay, who met in the first edition of the South American Tournament, in 1916, clash again today, in Lima, at 7:45 pm, local time, at the Nacional Stadium, with a spot in the finals of Copa América at stake, where the winner will face Argentina.
Uruguay, a 14-time winner of Copa América, beat Paraguay in the quarterfinals and are determined to maintain the tradition of the mythical Celeste alive. Against the Brazilians, the Uruguayans always recall the historic win in the final match of the 1950 World Cup, held at the Maracaña Stadium, and more recently, the last Copa América title clinched in Montevideo, in 1995. For today¿s crunch match, coach Jorge Fossati wants a more cautious team, who won¿t be as offensive-minded as the side that faced Paraguay. So, the manager will field three defenders (Montero, Lago and Dario Rodriguez). This way, midfielder Diego Forlan will start on the bench and can be a second-half option, in case Uruguay must press forward.
At the Brazilian camp, coach Carlos Alberto Parreira will keep the same formation that defeated Mexico, in Piura. Right-back Maicon replaced former first-choice player Mancini. In attack, Luis Fabiano and Adriano, who scored 7 goals altogether, are Brazil¿s key players for tonight¿s fixtures. Historically, Brazil also have some fond memories, since the last title won by the Brazilians came in the 1999 Copa América, in Paraguay, against rivals Uruguay.
In the history of Copa América, Brazil and Uruguay have met 24 times. The first in 1916, with Uruguay earning a 1-nil victory. There¿s little to choose between both national teams, who have won 9 times each with 6 draws. The Celeste scored 34 goals, while Brazil netted 37. The last encounter took place in the 1999 Copa América, with a 3-nil thrashing by Brazil.
Technical Info
Brazil: Júlio César, Maicon, Luisão, Juan and Gustavo Nery; Renato, Kléberson, Edu and Alex; Luis Fabiano and Adriano.
Coach: Carlos Alberto Parreira
Uruguay: Sebastián Vieira, Alejandro Lago, Paolo Montero and Darío Rodríguez; Carlos Diogo, Marcelo Sosa, Javier Delgado, Cristián Rodríguez and Diego Pérez; Carlos Bueno and Darío Silva.
Coach:Jorge Fossati
Referee: Marco Rodríguez (MEX)
Assistant Referee: Nelson Cano (PAR) and Fredy Villty (BOL)
Venue: Nacional Stadium, Lima (PER)
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Uruguay, a 14-time winner of Copa América, beat Paraguay in the quarterfinals and are determined to maintain the tradition of the mythical Celeste alive. Against the Brazilians, the Uruguayans always recall the historic win in the final match of the 1950 World Cup, held at the Maracaña Stadium, and more recently, the last Copa América title clinched in Montevideo, in 1995. For today¿s crunch match, coach Jorge Fossati wants a more cautious team, who won¿t be as offensive-minded as the side that faced Paraguay. So, the manager will field three defenders (Montero, Lago and Dario Rodriguez). This way, midfielder Diego Forlan will start on the bench and can be a second-half option, in case Uruguay must press forward.
At the Brazilian camp, coach Carlos Alberto Parreira will keep the same formation that defeated Mexico, in Piura. Right-back Maicon replaced former first-choice player Mancini. In attack, Luis Fabiano and Adriano, who scored 7 goals altogether, are Brazil¿s key players for tonight¿s fixtures. Historically, Brazil also have some fond memories, since the last title won by the Brazilians came in the 1999 Copa América, in Paraguay, against rivals Uruguay.
In the history of Copa América, Brazil and Uruguay have met 24 times. The first in 1916, with Uruguay earning a 1-nil victory. There¿s little to choose between both national teams, who have won 9 times each with 6 draws. The Celeste scored 34 goals, while Brazil netted 37. The last encounter took place in the 1999 Copa América, with a 3-nil thrashing by Brazil.
Technical Info
Brazil: Júlio César, Maicon, Luisão, Juan and Gustavo Nery; Renato, Kléberson, Edu and Alex; Luis Fabiano and Adriano.
Coach: Carlos Alberto Parreira
Uruguay: Sebastián Vieira, Alejandro Lago, Paolo Montero and Darío Rodríguez; Carlos Diogo, Marcelo Sosa, Javier Delgado, Cristián Rodríguez and Diego Pérez; Carlos Bueno and Darío Silva.
Coach:Jorge Fossati
Referee: Marco Rodríguez (MEX)
Assistant Referee: Nelson Cano (PAR) and Fredy Villty (BOL)
Venue: Nacional Stadium, Lima (PER)
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