Mexico, Chile sail in style
Friday, 29 June 2007
Mexico masterminded a stunning 2-0 win over defending champions Brazil in the opener for both teams at the 2007 Copa America Championship Wednesday, according to Internet.
Nery Castillo scored at the 24th minute before Ramon Morales made it 2-0 just five minutes later for underdog Mexico.
In the other Group B match Wednesday, Chile rallied with two late goals to beat Ecuador 3-2.
Morales scored off a free-kick and Castillo beat a defender before hitting the mark to open the scoring against a depleted Brazil squad which was missing some key players.
Brazil had chances to score in the second half but Robinho's drive sailed off the crossbar.
Substitute Carlos Villanueva was key by stepping off the bench with 20 minutes remaining to set up one goal before scoring himself to clinch the victory for Chile.
Mexico manager Hugo Sanchez said: "I'm not the best or the worst coach, it's simply a line of work. It's the players who made it happen, I direct them. There was no magic formula, just dedication and work."
Brazil coach Dunga reflected: "The team played well but we let in two goals by lack of concentration. We created chances but were'nt able to capitalise on them. We're still in with a chance."
"Obviously we'd have liked to have started with a win but we have time to improve", he added.
Real Madrid's Robinho added: "I prefer for the side to play badly and win than play well and lose."
Ecuador had dominated their game and had deservedly broken the deadlock through Antonio Valencia, who collected a pass from Carlos Tenorio before firing home.
In the 19th minute, Colo Colo striker Humberto Suazo equalised with a superb effort from distance, but Ecuador was soon back in front when Cristian Benitez took advantage of an error by Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo to make it 2-1 in the 22nd minute.
Luis Fernando Suarez's side continued to dominate and had chances to further extend their lead but failed to convert any of them.
Chile's Uruguayan coach Nelson Acosta brought on Miguel Riffo and Juan Lorca during the interval in a bid to increase his side's attacking threat.
On Sunday, Chile will face Brazil while Ecuador will face Mexico.
Nery Castillo scored at the 24th minute before Ramon Morales made it 2-0 just five minutes later for underdog Mexico.
In the other Group B match Wednesday, Chile rallied with two late goals to beat Ecuador 3-2.
Morales scored off a free-kick and Castillo beat a defender before hitting the mark to open the scoring against a depleted Brazil squad which was missing some key players.
Brazil had chances to score in the second half but Robinho's drive sailed off the crossbar.
Substitute Carlos Villanueva was key by stepping off the bench with 20 minutes remaining to set up one goal before scoring himself to clinch the victory for Chile.
Mexico manager Hugo Sanchez said: "I'm not the best or the worst coach, it's simply a line of work. It's the players who made it happen, I direct them. There was no magic formula, just dedication and work."
Brazil coach Dunga reflected: "The team played well but we let in two goals by lack of concentration. We created chances but were'nt able to capitalise on them. We're still in with a chance."
"Obviously we'd have liked to have started with a win but we have time to improve", he added.
Real Madrid's Robinho added: "I prefer for the side to play badly and win than play well and lose."
Ecuador had dominated their game and had deservedly broken the deadlock through Antonio Valencia, who collected a pass from Carlos Tenorio before firing home.
In the 19th minute, Colo Colo striker Humberto Suazo equalised with a superb effort from distance, but Ecuador was soon back in front when Cristian Benitez took advantage of an error by Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo to make it 2-1 in the 22nd minute.
Luis Fernando Suarez's side continued to dominate and had chances to further extend their lead but failed to convert any of them.
Chile's Uruguayan coach Nelson Acosta brought on Miguel Riffo and Juan Lorca during the interval in a bid to increase his side's attacking threat.
On Sunday, Chile will face Brazil while Ecuador will face Mexico.