2011 Copa América Group A
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The Group A of the 2011 Copa América was one of the three groups of competing nations in the 2011 Copa América
. It comprised Argentina
, Bolivia
, Colombia
, and Costa Rica
. Group play began on July 1 and ended on July 11.
Colombia won the group and faced Peru
, the best third-placed finisher, in the quarterfinals. Argentina finished second and faced Uruguay
—the runner-up of Group C
—in the quarterfinals. Costa Rica and Bolivia finished third and fourth in the group, respectively, and were eliminated from the tournament.
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All times are in local, Argentina Time
(UTC−03:00).
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BOLIVIA:
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GK
1
Carlos Erwin Arias
RB
16
Ronald Raldes
(c)
CB
5
Ronald Rivero
CB
4
Lorgio Álvarez
LB
3
Luis Gutiérrez
RM
15
Jaime Robles
CM
6
Wálter Flores
LM
21
Jhasmani Campos
AM
10
Joselito Vaca
CF
7
Edivaldo Rojas
CF
9
Marcelo Martins
Substitutions:
MF
19
José Luis Chávez
FW
17
Juan Carlos Arce
MF
22
Rudy Cardozo
Manager:
Gustavo Quinteros
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COSTA RICA:
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GK
18
Leonel Moreira
RB
4
Jose Salvatierra
CB
3
Jhonny Acosta
CB
2
Francisco Calvo
CB
19
Óscar Duarte
LB
20
Pedro Leal
CM
8
David Guzmán
CM
11
Diego Madrigal
RW
10
Randall Brenes
(c)
LW
6
Heiner Mora
CF
12
Joel Campbell
Substitutions:
MF
21
César Elizondo
FW
17
Josué Martínez
DM
22
José Miguel Cubero
Manager:
Ricardo La Volpe
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COLOMBIA:
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GK
12
Neco Martínez
RB
18
Juan Zúñiga
CB
14
Luis Amaranto Perea
CB
3
Mario Yepes
(c)
LB
7
Pablo Armero
DM
6
Carlos Sánchez
RM
20
Adrián Ramos
CM
8
Abel Aguilar
CM
13
Fredy Guarín
LM
17
Dayro Moreno
CF
9
Radamel Falcao
Substitutions:
FW
19
Teófilo Gutiérrez
DM
16
Elkin Soto
DF
22
Aquivaldo Mosquera
Manager:
Hernán Darío Gómez
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COSTA RICA:
|
GK
18
Leonel Moreira
CB
3
Jhonny Acosta
CB
19
Óscar Duarte
CB
2
Francisco Calvo
CM
20
Pedro Leal
CM
8
David Guzmán
CM
6
Heiner Mora
RW
4
José Salvatierra
LW
11
Diego Madrigal
CF
12
Joel Campbell
CF
17
Josué Martínez
Substitutions:
MF
7
Allen Guevara
MF
21
César Elizondo
DM
22
José Miguel Cubero
Manager:
Ricardo La Volpe
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BOLIVIA:
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GK
1
Carlos Erwin Arias
RB
16
Ronald Raldes
(c)
CB
14
Christian Vargas
CB
13
Santos Amador
LB
4
Lorgio Álvarez
RM
15
Jaime Robles
CM
8
Ronald García
LM
21
Jhasmani Campos
RW
7
Edivaldo Rojas
LW
17
Juan Carlos Arce
CF
9
Marcelo Martins
Substitutions:
MF
10
Joselito Vaca
FW
11
Alcides Peña
FW
18
Ricardo Pedriel
Manager:
Gustavo Quinteros
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COSTA RICA:
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GK
18
Leonel Moreira
CB
19
Óscar Duarte
CB
3
Jhonny Acosta
(c)
CB
2
Francisco Calvo
CM
20
Pedro Leal
CM
22
José Miguel Cubero
CM
6
Heiner Mora
RW
4
José Salvatierra
LW
21
César Elizondo
CF
17
Josué Martínez
CF
12
Joel Campbell
Substitutions:
FW
10
Randall Brenes
DM
11
Diego Madrigal
MF
5
Luis Miguel Valle
Manager:
Ricardo La Volpe
2011 Copa América
The 2011 Campeonato Sudamericano Copa América, better known as the 2011 Copa América or the Copa América Argentina 2011, was the 43rd edition of the Copa América, the main international football tournament for national teams in South America...
. It comprised Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
, Bolivia
Bolivia national football team
The Bolivia national football team is the national team of Bolivia and is controlled by the Federación Boliviana de Fútbol. After playing in the 1930 and 1950 World Cups, they qualified just once—in 1994...
, Colombia
Colombia national football team
The Colombian national football team represents Colombia in international football competitions and is controlled by the Colombian Football Federation. It is a member of the CONMEBOL...
, and Costa Rica
Costa Rica national football team
The Costa Rica national football team, nicknamed La Sele, is the national team of Costa Rica and is controlled by the Federación Costarricense de Fútbol. Costa Rica is the third most successful team in CONCACAF after Mexico and the United States...
. Group play began on July 1 and ended on July 11.
Colombia won the group and faced Peru
Peru national football team
The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America...
, the best third-placed finisher, in the quarterfinals. Argentina finished second and faced Uruguay
Uruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
—the runner-up of Group C
2011 Copa América Group C
The Group C of the 2011 Copa América was one of the three groups of competing nations in the 2011 Copa América. It comprised Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay. Group play began on July 4 and ended on July 12....
—in the quarterfinals. Costa Rica and Bolivia finished third and fourth in the group, respectively, and were eliminated from the tournament.
Standings
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| Teams that advanced to the quarterfinals 2011 Copa América final stages The 2011 Copa América final stages were the elimination stages of the Copa América, following the group stage. They began on July 16, 2011 and comprise of the quarterfinals, the semifinals, the third-place match, and the final held at the Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on July 24, in...
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All times are in local, Argentina Time
Time in Argentina
Argentina is located at a longitude that would naturally put in the UTC−4 time zone, but it actually uses the UTC−3 time zone. Argentina determines whether to observe daylight saving time on a year-by-year basis, and individual provinces may opt out of the federal decision...
(UTC−03:00).
Argentina v Bolivia
| style="font-size: 90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> |  ARGENTINA: |
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| GK | 23 | Sergio Romero Sergio Romero Sergio Germán Romero is an Argentine football player who currently plays for Sampdoria in Italy and the Argentina national team.-Club career:... |
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| RB | 8 | Javier Zanetti Javier Zanetti Javier Adelmar Zanetti is an Argentine footballer who plays for Serie A club Inter. Javier Zanetti has played for Inter since 1995, taking the captain's armband from 29 August 1999. Known for his versatility, he is adept on both the left and right wing, having played on both flanks as a fullback... |
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| CB | 4 | Nicolás Burdisso Nicolás Burdisso Nicolás Andrés Burdisso is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a central or right defender for A.S. Roma. He also holds European Union nationality.-Boca Juniors:... |
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| CB | 6 | Gabriel Milito Gabriel Milito Gabriel Alejandro Milito is an Argentine footballer who plays for Club Atlético Independiente as a central defender.He spent most of his professional career in Spain, representing two different teams – Real Zaragoza and FC Barcelona – also appearing with the Argentine national team in three major... |
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| LB | 17 | Marcos Rojo Marcos Rojo Faustino Marcos Alberto Rojo , is an Argentine football defender who plays for FC Spartak Moscow of the Russian Premier League.... |
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| RM | 19 | Éver Banega Éver Banega Éver Maximiliano David Banega is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for Valencia CF in Spain, mainly as a central midfielder.-Boca Juniors:... |
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| CM | 14 | Javier Mascherano (c) | ||
| LM | 5 | Esteban Cambiasso Esteban Cambiasso Esteban Matías Cambiasso Deleau , nicknamed "Cuchu" , is an Argentine football midfielder who plays for Italian Serie A club Internazionale.... |
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| RW | 21 | Ezequiel Lavezzi Ezequiel Lavezzi Ezequiel Iván Lavezzi , nicknamed "El Pocho", is an Argentine football striker of Italian descent, who currently plays for Italian Serie A club Napoli and the Argentine national team.-Atlético Estudiantes:... |
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| CF | 10 | Lionel Messi Lionel Messi Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine footballer who plays for FC Barcelona and captains the Argentina national team, mainly as a striker. Messi received several Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations by the age of 21, and won in 2009 and 2010... |
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| LW | 11 | Carlos Tévez Carlos Tévez Carlos Alberto Tévez is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for English club Manchester City... |
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| MF | 7 | Ángel di María Ángel Di María Ángel Fabián di María Hernández is an Argentine footballer who currently plays as a winger for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and the Argentine national team... |
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| FW | 16 | Sergio Agüero Sergio Agüero Sergio Leonel "Kun" Agüero del Castillo is an Argentine footballer who plays as a striker for Manchester City in England's Premier League and the Argentine national team.... |
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| Manager: | ||||
| Sergio Batista Sergio Batista Sergio Daniel "Checho" Batista is an Argentine football manager and former footballer. He played as a midfielder, and represented his national team 39 times between 1985 and 1990. He was head coach of Argentina national football team from July 2010 to July 2011.-Club:Batista played youth football... |
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BOLIVIA:
Ronald Raldes
Ronald Raldes Balcázar is a Bolivian football defender. He currently plays for Colón de Santa Fe in the Argentine Primera.- Career :...
(c)
Ronald Rivero
Ronald Tylor Rivero kuhn is a Bolivian football central defender who currently plays for Shenzhen Ruby F.C. of the Chinese Super League-References:...
Lorgio Álvarez
Lorgio Álvarez Roca is a Bolivian footballer. He currently plays for Bolivar in the Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano....
Luis Alberto Gutiérrez
Luis Alberto Gutiérrez Herrera is a Bolivian football defender. He currently plays for Oriente Petrolero in the Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano.-Club career:...
Jaime Robles Céspedes
Jaime Robles Céspedes is a Bolivian football midfielder who currently plays for Aurora and the Bolivian national team....
Wálter Flores
Wálter Alberto Flores Condarco in a Bolivian football midfielder currently playing for Bolívar.-Club career:...
Jhasmani Campos
Jhasmani Campos Dávalos is a Bolivian football midfielder who is currently plays for Bolívar.Campos is known for his long distance shots, playmaking and technique.-Club career:...
Joselito Vaca
Joselito Vaca Velasco is a Bolivian footballer. He currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Oriente Petrolero in the Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano.-Club career:...
Marcelo Moreno Martins
Marcelo Moreno Martins , is a Bolivian footballer. He currently plays for the Ukrainian Premier League side Shakhtar Donetsk, as well as the Bolivian national team....
José Luis Chávez
José Luis Chávez Sánchez is a Bolivian football midfielder who currently plays for Blooming. His former clubs include Destroyers and Universitario de Sucre.-International career:...
Rudy Cardozo
Rudy Alejandro Cardozo Fernandez is a Bolivian footballer currently playing for Bolívar in the Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano and the Bolivian national team.-Bolívar:...
Gustavo Quinteros
Gustavo Domingo Quinteros Desabato is a former Argentine - Bolivian football defender and the current manager for Bolivia.-Club career:...
Man of the Match: Lionel Messi Lionel Messi Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine footballer who plays for FC Barcelona and captains the Argentina national team, mainly as a striker. Messi received several Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations by the age of 21, and won in 2009 and 2010... (Argentina) Assistant referees Assistant referee (association football) In association football, an assistant referee is one of several officials who assist the referee in controlling a match. Two officials, traditionally known as linesmen , stand on the touchlines, while a fourth official assists administrative or other match related tasks as directed by the referee... : Miguel Nievas (Uruguay) Luis Alvarado (Ecuador) Fourth official: Carlos Vera Carlos Vera Carlos Alfredo Vera Rodríguez is an Ecuadorian football referee. He has been an international referee since 2006. He has officiated matches in the Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the South American Youth Championship. He was selected as a referee for the 2011... (Ecuador) |
Colombia v Costa Rica
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| GK | 12 | Neco Martínez | ||
| RB | 18 | Juan Zúñiga | ||
| CB | 3 | Mario Yepes Mario Yepes Mario Alberto Yepes Díaz is a Colombian professional footballer, who plays as a defender for Serie A club Milan. He has also been the captain of the Colombian national team since 2008.- Club career :... (c) |
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| CB | 14 | Luis Amaranto Perea Luis Amaranto Perea Luis Amaranto Perea Mosquera is a Colombian footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid in the Spanish first division.Gifted with incredible stamina and pace, the central defender can also be adapted at right back.... |
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| LB | 7 | Pablo Armero | ||
| RM | 4 | Gustavo Bolívar Gustavo Bolívar Gustavo Bolívar is a Colombian football midfielder who plays for Deportes Tolima in the Copa Mustang.-External links:*... |
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| CM | 13 | Fredy Guarín | ||
| LM | 8 | Abel Aguilar Abel Aguilar Abel Enrique Aguilar Tapias is a Colombian footballer who plays for Hércules CF in Spain, as a midfielder.-Italy:... |
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| RW | 17 | Dayro Moreno Dayro Moreno Dayro Mauricio Moreno Galindo is a Colombian footballer currently playing for Club Tijuana in Primera División Mexicana.-Once Caldas:... |
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| CF | 9 | Radamel Falcao Radamel Falcao Radamel Falcao García Zárate , commonly known simply as Falcao, is a Colombian football striker who currently plays for Atlético Madrid.... |
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| LW | 20 | Adrián Ramos | ||
| Substitutions: | ||||
| FW | 11 | Hugo Rodallega Hugo Rodallega Hugo Rodallega Martínez is a Colombian footballer who plays for English Premier League club Wigan Athletic. He primarily plays as a striker, but can also play on the wing.... |
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| FW | 19 | Teófilo Gutiérrez Teófilo Gutiérrez Teófilo Gutiérrez Triófilo is a Colombian international footballer who is playing for Racing Club de Avellaneda in Argentina.-Barranquilla FC:... |
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| DM | 16 | Elkin Soto Elkin Soto Elkin Soto Jaramillo is a Colombian midfielder currently playing for 1. FSV Mainz 05.He was one of the fundamental parts in Once Caldas Copa Libertadores 2004 historic final against Boca Juniors in which they won. He is also a starter of the Colombian national team where he plays left wing... |
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| Manager: | ||||
| Hernán Darío Gómez Hernán Darío Gómez Hernán Darío Gómez Jaramillo, also known as El Bolillo is a Colombian ex-football player and manager.He was an active player from 1966 to 1985.He successfully led Ecuador to their first World Cup finals in 2002... |
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COSTA RICA:
Leonel Moreira
Leonel Moreira is a Costa Rican football player, currently playing for C.S. Herediano in Primera División de Costa Rica, and for the Costa Rica national football team. He plays as a goalkeeper.-External Links:**...
José Salvatierra
Jose Salvatierra is a Costa Rican football player, currently playing for L.D. Alajuelense in Primera División de Costa Rica, and for the Costa Rica national football team. He plays as a defender.-External Links:*...
Jhonny Acosta
Jhonny Acosta is a Costa Rican football player, currently playing for L.D. Alajuelense in Primera División de Costa Rica, and for the Costa Rica national football team. He plays as a defender.-External Links:*...
Óscar Duarte (Costa Rican footballer)
Óscar Duarte is a Costa Rican football player, currently playing for C.D. Saprissa in Primera División de Costa Rica, and for the Costa Rica national football team. He plays as a defender.-External links:**...
Pedro Leal
Pedro Leal is a Portuguese international rugby player and a regular on the International Rugby Board World Sevens circuit....
David Guzmán
David Guzmán is a Costa Rican football player, currently playing for Deportivo Saprissa in Primera División de Costa Rica as Midfielder...
Diego Madrigal
Diego Madrigal is a Costa Rican football striker. He played for UCR in the Primera División, but in January 2011 he was transferred to Paraguayan club Cerro Porteño...
Randall Brenes
Randall Brenes Moya is a Costa Rican professional football forward who currently plays for Cartaginés in the Costa Rican Primera División.-Early career:...
(c)
Heiner Mora
-Club career:Heiner Mora began his career with Santos de Guápiles. He was a regular starter at rightback for the club before moving to rivals Brujas in 2007. After being seldom used by Brujas, Mora moved to Universidad de Costa Rica and recaptured his previous form. In 2009 he returned to Brujas...
Joel Campbell
Joel Nathaniel Campbell Samuels is a Costa Rican footballer who plays for FC Lorient on loan from Premier League club Arsenal and plays as a striker.-C.D. Saprissa:Campbell began his career with C.D...
José Miguel Cubero
José Miguel Cubero José Miguel Cubero José Miguel Cubero (born 14 February 1987 in Sarchi de Valverde Vega,Costa Rica]]n football player, currently playing for C.S. Herediano in Primera División de Costa Rica, and for the Costa Rica national football team. He plays as a midfielder.-External Links:...
Man of the Match: Adrián Ramos (Colombia) Assistant referees Assistant referee (association football) In association football, an assistant referee is one of several officials who assist the referee in controlling a match. Two officials, traditionally known as linesmen , stand on the touchlines, while a fourth official assists administrative or other match related tasks as directed by the referee... : Francisco Mondria (Chile) Nicolás Yegros (Paraguay) Fourth official: Antonio Arias (Paraguay) |
Argentina v Colombia
| style="font-size: 90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> | ARGENTINA: |
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| GK | 23 | Sergio Romero Sergio Romero Sergio Germán Romero is an Argentine football player who currently plays for Sampdoria in Italy and the Argentina national team.-Club career:... |
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| RB | 3 | Pablo Zabaleta Pablo Zabaleta Pablo Javier Zabaleta Girod is an Argentine footballer who plays for Manchester City.Zabaleta can operate on both sides of the pitch either as a defender or defensive midfielder, but is predominantly a right sided player. Zabaleta also holds a Spanish passport... |
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| CB | 4 | Nicolás Burdisso Nicolás Burdisso Nicolás Andrés Burdisso is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a central or right defender for A.S. Roma. He also holds European Union nationality.-Boca Juniors:... |
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| CB | 6 | Gabriel Milito Gabriel Milito Gabriel Alejandro Milito is an Argentine footballer who plays for Club Atlético Independiente as a central defender.He spent most of his professional career in Spain, representing two different teams – Real Zaragoza and FC Barcelona – also appearing with the Argentine national team in three major... |
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| LB | 8 | Javier Zanetti Javier Zanetti Javier Adelmar Zanetti is an Argentine footballer who plays for Serie A club Inter. Javier Zanetti has played for Inter since 1995, taking the captain's armband from 29 August 1999. Known for his versatility, he is adept on both the left and right wing, having played on both flanks as a fullback... |
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| RM | 19 | Éver Banega Éver Banega Éver Maximiliano David Banega is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for Valencia CF in Spain, mainly as a central midfielder.-Boca Juniors:... |
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| CM | 14 | Javier Mascherano (c) | ||
| LM | 5 | Esteban Cambiasso Esteban Cambiasso Esteban Matías Cambiasso Deleau , nicknamed "Cuchu" , is an Argentine football midfielder who plays for Italian Serie A club Internazionale.... |
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| RW | 21 | Ezequiel Lavezzi Ezequiel Lavezzi Ezequiel Iván Lavezzi , nicknamed "El Pocho", is an Argentine football striker of Italian descent, who currently plays for Italian Serie A club Napoli and the Argentine national team.-Atlético Estudiantes:... |
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| CF | 10 | Lionel Messi Lionel Messi Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine footballer who plays for FC Barcelona and captains the Argentina national team, mainly as a striker. Messi received several Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations by the age of 21, and won in 2009 and 2010... |
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| LW | 11 | Carlos Tévez Carlos Tévez Carlos Alberto Tévez is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for English club Manchester City... |
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| FW | 16 | Sergio Agüero Sergio Agüero Sergio Leonel "Kun" Agüero del Castillo is an Argentine footballer who plays as a striker for Manchester City in England's Premier League and the Argentine national team.... |
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| DM | 20 | Fernando Gago | ||
| FW | 9 | Gonzalo Higuaín Gonzalo Higuaín Gonzalo Gerardo "El Pipita" Higuaín is an Argentine professional footballer. He was born in France, attaining Argentine citizenship in 2007, and now holding dual nationality... |
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| Manager: | ||||
| Sergio Batista Sergio Batista Sergio Daniel "Checho" Batista is an Argentine football manager and former footballer. He played as a midfielder, and represented his national team 39 times between 1985 and 1990. He was head coach of Argentina national football team from July 2010 to July 2011.-Club:Batista played youth football... |
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COLOMBIA:
Luis Amaranto Perea
Luis Amaranto Perea Mosquera is a Colombian footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid in the Spanish first division.Gifted with incredible stamina and pace, the central defender can also be adapted at right back....
Mario Yepes
Mario Alberto Yepes Díaz is a Colombian professional footballer, who plays as a defender for Serie A club Milan. He has also been the captain of the Colombian national team since 2008.- Club career :...
(c)
Carlos Alberto Sánchez Moreno
Carlos Alberto Sánchez Moreno is a Colombian football player currently playing for Valenciennes. He's nicknamed "La Roca"-International career:...
Abel Aguilar
Abel Enrique Aguilar Tapias is a Colombian footballer who plays for Hércules CF in Spain, as a midfielder.-Italy:...
Dayro Moreno
Dayro Mauricio Moreno Galindo is a Colombian footballer currently playing for Club Tijuana in Primera División Mexicana.-Once Caldas:...
Radamel Falcao
Radamel Falcao García Zárate , commonly known simply as Falcao, is a Colombian football striker who currently plays for Atlético Madrid....
Teófilo Gutiérrez
Teófilo Gutiérrez Triófilo is a Colombian international footballer who is playing for Racing Club de Avellaneda in Argentina.-Barranquilla FC:...
Elkin Soto
Elkin Soto Jaramillo is a Colombian midfielder currently playing for 1. FSV Mainz 05.He was one of the fundamental parts in Once Caldas Copa Libertadores 2004 historic final against Boca Juniors in which they won. He is also a starter of the Colombian national team where he plays left wing...
Aquivaldo Mosquera
Aquivaldo Mosquera Romaña is a Colombian footballer who plays for Mexican side Club América as a defender. He has a younger brother named Josimar who currently plays for Colón in Argentina.-Career:...
Hernán Darío Gómez
Hernán Darío Gómez Jaramillo, also known as El Bolillo is a Colombian ex-football player and manager.He was an active player from 1966 to 1985.He successfully led Ecuador to their first World Cup finals in 2002...
Man of the Match: Sergio Romero Sergio Romero Sergio Germán Romero is an Argentine football player who currently plays for Sampdoria in Italy and the Argentina national team.-Club career:... (Argentina) Assistant referees Assistant referee (association football) In association football, an assistant referee is one of several officials who assist the referee in controlling a match. Two officials, traditionally known as linesmen , stand on the touchlines, while a fourth official assists administrative or other match related tasks as directed by the referee... : Marcio Santiago (Brazil Brazilian Football Confederation The Brazilian Football Confederation is the governing body of football in Brazil. It was founded on June 8, 1914, as Confederação Brasileira de Desportos , meaning Brazilian Sports Confederation. Its first president was Álvaro Zamith. It organizes the Brazilian national competitions, like... ) Luis Abadie (Peru) Fourth official: Víctor Hugo Rivera Víctor Hugo Rivera Víctor Hugo Rivera Chávez is a Peruvian football referee. He has been a referee for Peruvian Primera División since 1997 and earned his FIFA badge in 2001. Rivera is a university professor by profession.-External links:*... (Peru) |
Bolivia v Costa Rica
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| GK | 1 | Carlos Erwin Arias | ||
| RB | 4 | Lorgio Álvarez Lorgio Álvarez Lorgio Álvarez Roca is a Bolivian footballer. He currently plays for Bolivar in the Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano.... |
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| CB | 16 | Ronald Raldes Ronald Raldes Ronald Raldes Balcázar is a Bolivian football defender. He currently plays for Colón de Santa Fe in the Argentine Primera.- Career :... (c) |
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| CB | 5 | Ronald Rivero Ronald Rivero Ronald Tylor Rivero kuhn is a Bolivian football central defender who currently plays for Shenzhen Ruby F.C. of the Chinese Super League-References:... |
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| LB | 3 | Luis Gutiérrez Luis Alberto Gutiérrez Luis Alberto Gutiérrez Herrera is a Bolivian football defender. He currently plays for Oriente Petrolero in the Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano.-Club career:... |
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| RM | 7 | Edivaldo Rojas | ||
| CM | 15 | Jaime Robles Jaime Robles Céspedes Jaime Robles Céspedes is a Bolivian football midfielder who currently plays for Aurora and the Bolivian national team.... |
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| CM | 6 | Wálter Flores Wálter Flores Wálter Alberto Flores Condarco in a Bolivian football midfielder currently playing for Bolívar.-Club career:... |
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| LM | 21 | Jhasmani Campos Jhasmani Campos Jhasmani Campos Dávalos is a Bolivian football midfielder who is currently plays for Bolívar.Campos is known for his long distance shots, playmaking and technique.-Club career:... |
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| CF | 17 | Juan Carlos Arce | ||
| CF | 9 | Marcelo Martins Marcelo Moreno Martins Marcelo Moreno Martins , is a Bolivian footballer. He currently plays for the Ukrainian Premier League side Shakhtar Donetsk, as well as the Bolivian national team.... |
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| FW | 11 | Alcides Peña Alcides Peña Alcides Peña Jiménez is a Bolivian football striker who currently plays for Oriente Petrolero.-Club career:He enrolled in the Tahuichi Academy and began developing his football skills at age twelve... |
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| MF | 19 | José Luis Chávez José Luis Chávez José Luis Chávez Sánchez is a Bolivian football midfielder who currently plays for Blooming. His former clubs include Destroyers and Universitario de Sucre.-International career:... |
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| MF | 8 | Ronald García | ||
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| Gustavo Quinteros Gustavo Quinteros Gustavo Domingo Quinteros Desabato is a former Argentine - Bolivian football defender and the current manager for Bolivia.-Club career:... |
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COSTA RICA:
Leonel Moreira
Leonel Moreira is a Costa Rican football player, currently playing for C.S. Herediano in Primera División de Costa Rica, and for the Costa Rica national football team. He plays as a goalkeeper.-External Links:**...
Jhonny Acosta
Jhonny Acosta is a Costa Rican football player, currently playing for L.D. Alajuelense in Primera División de Costa Rica, and for the Costa Rica national football team. He plays as a defender.-External Links:*...
Óscar Duarte (Costa Rican footballer)
Óscar Duarte is a Costa Rican football player, currently playing for C.D. Saprissa in Primera División de Costa Rica, and for the Costa Rica national football team. He plays as a defender.-External links:**...
Pedro Leal (footballer)
Pedro Leal is a Costa Rican football player, currently playing for the Corgoň Liga club FK Senica, and for the Costa Rica national football team. He previously played for Puntarenas F.C. in Primera División de Costa Rica...
David Guzmán
David Guzmán is a Costa Rican football player, currently playing for Deportivo Saprissa in Primera División de Costa Rica as Midfielder...
Heiner Mora
-Club career:Heiner Mora began his career with Santos de Guápiles. He was a regular starter at rightback for the club before moving to rivals Brujas in 2007. After being seldom used by Brujas, Mora moved to Universidad de Costa Rica and recaptured his previous form. In 2009 he returned to Brujas...
José Salvatierra
Jose Salvatierra is a Costa Rican football player, currently playing for L.D. Alajuelense in Primera División de Costa Rica, and for the Costa Rica national football team. He plays as a defender.-External Links:*...
Diego Madrigal
Diego Madrigal is a Costa Rican football striker. He played for UCR in the Primera División, but in January 2011 he was transferred to Paraguayan club Cerro Porteño...
Joel Campbell
Joel Nathaniel Campbell Samuels is a Costa Rican footballer who plays for FC Lorient on loan from Premier League club Arsenal and plays as a striker.-C.D. Saprissa:Campbell began his career with C.D...
Allen Guevara
Allen Guevara is a Costa Rican football player, currently playing for Alajuelense in Primera División de Costa Rica as a striker. His first appearance with the club was in 2009 Torneo de Invierno, after a successful role in the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, where Costa Rica U-20 national football...
José Miguel Cubero
José Miguel Cubero José Miguel Cubero José Miguel Cubero (born 14 February 1987 in Sarchi de Valverde Vega,Costa Rica]]n football player, currently playing for C.S. Herediano in Primera División de Costa Rica, and for the Costa Rica national football team. He plays as a midfielder.-External Links:...
Man of the Match: Joel Campbell Joel Campbell Joel Nathaniel Campbell Samuels is a Costa Rican footballer who plays for FC Lorient on loan from Premier League club Arsenal and plays as a striker.-C.D. Saprissa:Campbell began his career with C.D... (Costa Rica) Assistant referees Assistant referee (association football) In association football, an assistant referee is one of several officials who assist the referee in controlling a match. Two officials, traditionally known as linesmen , stand on the touchlines, while a fourth official assists administrative or other match related tasks as directed by the referee... : Luis Alvarado (Ecuador) Marvin Torrentera (Mexico) Fourth official: Francisco Chacón Francisco Chacón Francisco Chacon , is a Mexican soccer official qualified by FIFA to officiate international matches.-Officiating in domestic leagues:... (Mexico) |
Colombia v Bolivia
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| GK | 12 | Neco Martínez | ||
| RB | 18 | Juan Zúñiga | ||
| CB | 3 | Mario Yepes Mario Yepes Mario Alberto Yepes Díaz is a Colombian professional footballer, who plays as a defender for Serie A club Milan. He has also been the captain of the Colombian national team since 2008.- Club career :... (c) |
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| CB | 14 | Luis Amaranto Perea Luis Amaranto Perea Luis Amaranto Perea Mosquera is a Colombian footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid in the Spanish first division.Gifted with incredible stamina and pace, the central defender can also be adapted at right back.... |
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| LB | 7 | Pablo Armero | ||
| RM | 13 | Fredy Guarín | ||
| CM | 6 | Carlos Sánchez Carlos Alberto Sánchez Moreno Carlos Alberto Sánchez Moreno is a Colombian football player currently playing for Valenciennes. He's nicknamed "La Roca"-International career:... |
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| LM | 8 | Abel Aguilar Abel Aguilar Abel Enrique Aguilar Tapias is a Colombian footballer who plays for Hércules CF in Spain, as a midfielder.-Italy:... |
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| RW | 17 | Dayro Moreno Dayro Moreno Dayro Mauricio Moreno Galindo is a Colombian footballer currently playing for Club Tijuana in Primera División Mexicana.-Once Caldas:... |
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| LW | 20 | Adrián Ramos | ||
| CF | 9 | Radamel Falcao Radamel Falcao Radamel Falcao García Zárate , commonly known simply as Falcao, is a Colombian football striker who currently plays for Atlético Madrid.... |
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| FW | 11 | Hugo Rodallega Hugo Rodallega Hugo Rodallega Martínez is a Colombian footballer who plays for English Premier League club Wigan Athletic. He primarily plays as a striker, but can also play on the wing.... |
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| LWB | 10 | Juan Guillermo Cuadrado Juan Guillermo Cuadrado Juan Guillermo Cuadrado Bello is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for US Lecce on loan from Udinese Calcio.Cuadrado can play as Midfielder, Right Back or Right Midfielder.- Career :... |
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| DM | 16 | Elkin Soto Elkin Soto Elkin Soto Jaramillo is a Colombian midfielder currently playing for 1. FSV Mainz 05.He was one of the fundamental parts in Once Caldas Copa Libertadores 2004 historic final against Boca Juniors in which they won. He is also a starter of the Colombian national team where he plays left wing... |
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| Hernán Darío Gómez Hernán Darío Gómez Hernán Darío Gómez Jaramillo, also known as El Bolillo is a Colombian ex-football player and manager.He was an active player from 1966 to 1985.He successfully led Ecuador to their first World Cup finals in 2002... |
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BOLIVIA:
Ronald Raldes
Ronald Raldes Balcázar is a Bolivian football defender. He currently plays for Colón de Santa Fe in the Argentine Primera.- Career :...
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Christian Vargas
Christian Israel Vargas Claros is a Bolivian football right defender who currently plays for San José in the Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano.His former clubs include Wilstermann, The Strongest and Blooming....
Santos Amador
Santos Amador Quispe is a Bolivian professional footballer currently playing for Nacional Potosí in Bolivia. He plays as a defender and has played for San José, Guabirá, Real Potosí and Wilstermann, all in Bolivia. He also won a national title in 2007.-External links:**...
Lorgio Álvarez
Lorgio Álvarez Roca is a Bolivian footballer. He currently plays for Bolivar in the Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano....
Jaime Robles Céspedes
Jaime Robles Céspedes is a Bolivian football midfielder who currently plays for Aurora and the Bolivian national team....
Jhasmani Campos
Jhasmani Campos Dávalos is a Bolivian football midfielder who is currently plays for Bolívar.Campos is known for his long distance shots, playmaking and technique.-Club career:...
Marcelo Moreno Martins
Marcelo Moreno Martins , is a Bolivian footballer. He currently plays for the Ukrainian Premier League side Shakhtar Donetsk, as well as the Bolivian national team....
Joselito Vaca
Joselito Vaca Velasco is a Bolivian footballer. He currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Oriente Petrolero in the Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano.-Club career:...
Alcides Peña
Alcides Peña Jiménez is a Bolivian football striker who currently plays for Oriente Petrolero.-Club career:He enrolled in the Tahuichi Academy and began developing his football skills at age twelve...
Ricardo Pedriel
Ricardo Pedriel Suárez is a Bolivian football striker who plays for Turkish side Sivasspor.-Career:*In 2009–10, Pedriel was demoted to the B squad....
Gustavo Quinteros
Gustavo Domingo Quinteros Desabato is a former Argentine - Bolivian football defender and the current manager for Bolivia.-Club career:...
Man of the Match: Radamel Falcao Radamel Falcao Radamel Falcao García Zárate , commonly known simply as Falcao, is a Colombian football striker who currently plays for Atlético Madrid.... (Colombia) Assistant referees Assistant referee (association football) In association football, an assistant referee is one of several officials who assist the referee in controlling a match. Two officials, traditionally known as linesmen , stand on the touchlines, while a fourth official assists administrative or other match related tasks as directed by the referee... : Marvin Torrentera (Mexico) Luis Sánchez (Venezuela) Fourth official: Juan Soto Juan Soto Juan Ernesto Soto Arevalo is a Venezuelan football referee. Soto has been a FIFA international referee since 2005. He is a civil engineer by profession.-External links:*... (Venezuela) |
Argentina v Costa Rica
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| GK | 23 | Sergio Romero Sergio Romero Sergio Germán Romero is an Argentine football player who currently plays for Sampdoria in Italy and the Argentina national team.-Club career:... |
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| RB | 3 | Pablo Zabaleta Pablo Zabaleta Pablo Javier Zabaleta Girod is an Argentine footballer who plays for Manchester City.Zabaleta can operate on both sides of the pitch either as a defender or defensive midfielder, but is predominantly a right sided player. Zabaleta also holds a Spanish passport... |
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| CB | 4 | Nicolás Burdisso Nicolás Burdisso Nicolás Andrés Burdisso is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a central or right defender for A.S. Roma. He also holds European Union nationality.-Boca Juniors:... |
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| CB | 6 | Gabriel Milito Gabriel Milito Gabriel Alejandro Milito is an Argentine footballer who plays for Club Atlético Independiente as a central defender.He spent most of his professional career in Spain, representing two different teams – Real Zaragoza and FC Barcelona – also appearing with the Argentine national team in three major... |
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| LB | 8 | Javier Zanetti Javier Zanetti Javier Adelmar Zanetti is an Argentine footballer who plays for Serie A club Inter. Javier Zanetti has played for Inter since 1995, taking the captain's armband from 29 August 1999. Known for his versatility, he is adept on both the left and right wing, having played on both flanks as a fullback... |
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| CM | 20 | Fernando Gago | ||
| CM | 14 | Javier Mascherano (c) | ||
| RW | 10 | Lionel Messi Lionel Messi Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine footballer who plays for FC Barcelona and captains the Argentina national team, mainly as a striker. Messi received several Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations by the age of 21, and won in 2009 and 2010... |
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| AM | 7 | Ángel di María Ángel Di María Ángel Fabián di María Hernández is an Argentine footballer who currently plays as a winger for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and the Argentine national team... |
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| LW | 16 | Sergio Agüero Sergio Agüero Sergio Leonel "Kun" Agüero del Castillo is an Argentine footballer who plays as a striker for Manchester City in England's Premier League and the Argentine national team.... |
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| CF | 9 | Gonzalo Higuaín Gonzalo Higuaín Gonzalo Gerardo "El Pipita" Higuaín is an Argentine professional footballer. He was born in France, attaining Argentine citizenship in 2007, and now holding dual nationality... |
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| MF | 15 | Lucas Biglia Lucas Biglia Lucas Rodrigo Biglia is an Argentine footballer, who currently plays for Anderlecht and the Argentina national team. He has been capped for the Argentina national football team and the Argentina U-20 national team, where he won the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship, alongside Lionel Messi.- Club... |
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| MF | 18 | Javier Pastore Javier Pastore Javier Matías Pastore is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Argentina national football team as an attacking midfielder.... |
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| FW | 21 | Ezequiel Lavezzi Ezequiel Lavezzi Ezequiel Iván Lavezzi , nicknamed "El Pocho", is an Argentine football striker of Italian descent, who currently plays for Italian Serie A club Napoli and the Argentine national team.-Atlético Estudiantes:... |
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| Sergio Batista Sergio Batista Sergio Daniel "Checho" Batista is an Argentine football manager and former footballer. He played as a midfielder, and represented his national team 39 times between 1985 and 1990. He was head coach of Argentina national football team from July 2010 to July 2011.-Club:Batista played youth football... |
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COSTA RICA:
Leonel Moreira
Leonel Moreira is a Costa Rican football player, currently playing for C.S. Herediano in Primera División de Costa Rica, and for the Costa Rica national football team. He plays as a goalkeeper.-External Links:**...
Óscar Duarte (Costa Rican footballer)
Óscar Duarte is a Costa Rican football player, currently playing for C.D. Saprissa in Primera División de Costa Rica, and for the Costa Rica national football team. He plays as a defender.-External links:**...
Jhonny Acosta
Jhonny Acosta is a Costa Rican football player, currently playing for L.D. Alajuelense in Primera División de Costa Rica, and for the Costa Rica national football team. He plays as a defender.-External Links:*...
(c)
Pedro Leal (footballer)
Pedro Leal is a Costa Rican football player, currently playing for the Corgoň Liga club FK Senica, and for the Costa Rica national football team. He previously played for Puntarenas F.C. in Primera División de Costa Rica...
José Miguel Cubero
José Miguel Cubero José Miguel Cubero José Miguel Cubero (born 14 February 1987 in Sarchi de Valverde Vega,Costa Rica]]n football player, currently playing for C.S. Herediano in Primera División de Costa Rica, and for the Costa Rica national football team. He plays as a midfielder.-External Links:...
Heiner Mora
-Club career:Heiner Mora began his career with Santos de Guápiles. He was a regular starter at rightback for the club before moving to rivals Brujas in 2007. After being seldom used by Brujas, Mora moved to Universidad de Costa Rica and recaptured his previous form. In 2009 he returned to Brujas...
José Salvatierra
Jose Salvatierra is a Costa Rican football player, currently playing for L.D. Alajuelense in Primera División de Costa Rica, and for the Costa Rica national football team. He plays as a defender.-External Links:*...
Joel Campbell
Joel Nathaniel Campbell Samuels is a Costa Rican footballer who plays for FC Lorient on loan from Premier League club Arsenal and plays as a striker.-C.D. Saprissa:Campbell began his career with C.D...
Randall Brenes
Randall Brenes Moya is a Costa Rican professional football forward who currently plays for Cartaginés in the Costa Rican Primera División.-Early career:...
Diego Madrigal
Diego Madrigal is a Costa Rican football striker. He played for UCR in the Primera División, but in January 2011 he was transferred to Paraguayan club Cerro Porteño...
Man of the Match: Lionel Messi Lionel Messi Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine footballer who plays for FC Barcelona and captains the Argentina national team, mainly as a striker. Messi received several Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations by the age of 21, and won in 2009 and 2010... (Argentina) Assistant referees Assistant referee (association football) In association football, an assistant referee is one of several officials who assist the referee in controlling a match. Two officials, traditionally known as linesmen , stand on the touchlines, while a fourth official assists administrative or other match related tasks as directed by the referee... : Luis Abadie (Peru) Nicolas Yegros (Paraguay) Fourth official: Carlos Amarilla Carlos Amarilla Carlos Arecio Amarilla Demarqui is a football referee from Paraguay. Amarilla has been a referee since 1997 and his first international game was between Uruguay and Ecuador... (Paraguay) |