South American Futbol - Libertadores, Sudamericana, World Cup 2010

Argentina crashed out of the 2010 World Cup at the hands of Germany while Spain squeezed past Paraguay on Saturday knocking out all South American teams except for Uruguay coming into the semi-finals. Germany’s 4-0 thrashing of Diego Maradona’s men was just as surprising as the Netherlands shock defeat of Brazil on Friday. South America [...]

Two-time world champions Uruguay set up a semi-final showdown with the Netherlands after beating Ghana 4-2 on penalty kicks in one of the most dramatic clashes of recent World Cup history. The Charruas resolved the match during a penalty shootout, after Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan blasted a penalty against the crossbar in what was the final [...]

Paraguay advanced to the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time in their history on Tuesday after beating Japan 5-3 on penalties after both teams were deadlocked at 0-0 after extra-time. The all-decisive spot-kick was converted by Paraguay striker Oscar Cardozo. Japan’s Yuichi Komano missed the only penalty of the shoot-out, firing his [...]

Brazil remain on course for a record sixth World Cup after thrashing Chile 3-0 to book themselves a quarter-finals meeting with the Netherlands. Juan, Luis Fabiano and Robinho handed Brazil a comprehensive victory by scoring outstanding goals. Defender Juan gave Brazil the lead in the 34th minute with a firm header from a Maicon corner-kick, [...]

Carlos Tevez scored twice and Gonzalo Higuain added another to give Argentina a 3-1 win over Mexico and passage into the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup. Los Albicelestes proved superior to the Mexicans and practically sealed their win early in the second half, to set-up a fascinating meeting with Germany, who thrashed England 4-1. [...]

Uruguay reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time in forty years after beating South Korea 2-1 in perhaps the most dramatic match of the tournament thus far. The Uruguayans won the match courtesy of two outstanding strikes from Luis Suarez. Playing under torrential rainfall, Suarez put Uruguay ahead in the 8th [...]

Brazil clinched top spot of Group G of the World Cup after fighing out a goalless draw with Portugal, who also advanced to the knock-out phase. The Selecao, who were without key players Kaka, Robinho and Elano, played the better football throughout the match, but lacked conviction in their understrength attack. Brazil, who had already [...]

Paraguay became the third South American team to qualify first in their World Cup group after fighting out a goalless draw with New Zealand in one of the most uneventful matches of the tournament. The Paraguayans will meet Japan in the round of 16 stage. Guarani Coach Gerardo Martino made three changes to the side [...]

Martin Demichelis and Martin Palermo scored in the final twelve minutes to give Argentina a 2-0 win over Greece at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Tuesday. The win secured Los Albicelestes of top spot of Group B, setting up a showdown with Mexico, the same team they beat in the round of 16 stage [...]

Uruguay finished top of Group A of the 2010 World Cup after edging Mexico 1-0 at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg on Tuesday. The Uruguayans won the match courtesy of a Luis Suarez strike right before half-time. Despite the defeat the Mexicans also progressed to the round of 16 stage of the tournament. Ajax Amsterdam [...]