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Mexico put on their best Copa America display in history to thrash Paraguay 6-0, with two goals from Nery Castillo. The Mexicans will meet the winner of Argentina and Peru in the semi-finals.
Javier Mascherano tallied the lone goal of the match in the 79th minute to give Argentina a 1-0 win over Paraguay in the final contest of Group C play in the 2007 Copa America competition. The win allows Argentina to claim the top spot in Group C and set up a quarterfinal matchup on Sunday with Peru, while Paraguay finishes second in the group and will meet Group B winner Mexico on Sunday.
BARINAS, Venezuela (AP) — Looks as if the U.S. soccer team's trip to Venezuela is going to be a short one. Four days after being routed by a superior Argentina squad in their Copa America opener, the youthful Americans were humbled even further Monday night in a 3-1 loss to Paraguay that put them on the brink of elimination.
"We gave them too many easy chances. When you give good teams and good players easy chances, they're going to beat you," said Kasey Keller, the veteran U.S. goalkeeper. "But this is why we're here to give these young guys experience. Unfortunately, sometimes you need to make mistakes to learn."
Roque Santa Cruz inspired Paraguay to a 5-0 demolition of Colombia with an amazing hattrick, and his side should be considered strong candidates to fight for the Copa America title.
The World Cup will no longer be rotated among continents, a decision that throws open the race for the 2018 tournament.
South Africa already has been awarded the 2010 tournament and soccer’s governing body is expected to announce Brazil — the only candidate — as the 2014 host Tuesday.
Highlights for all the matches in the Premier League for Week 8.
Substitute Louis Saha marked his season debut with a vital winning goal as United struggled to beat Roy Keane’s team, Sunderland.
Quick link: Highlights including post match interviews and analysis.
