Soccer: Copa America
The Copa America got off to a slow start for eight-time Copa America Champions, Brazil, who were held to a goalless draw by Venezuela in their opening match.
6th July 2011
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The Copa America got off to a slow start for eight-time Copa America Champions, Brazil, who were held to a goalless draw by Venezuela in their opening match.
Two giants of Brazilian football go head to head in a contest that could prove vital come the end of the season.
Maicon – Brazil
Maicon – Brazil
The reigning champions kick off their Copa America and will be out to defend their title. The Brazilians are one of the favorites in this competition as they should be, and all their fans will be expecting to see flair and attacking football that is common amongst Brazilian football.
The Copa America kicks off with hosts Argentina playing against Bolivia. That opening match will be followed by the other two teams in Group A going against each other in what should be a much tighter affair than Argentina’s expected demolishing of Bolivia.
The Brazilian Serie A is in full flight and things are starting to take shape in the top half of the table. These two teams will be looking for an improved performance compared to last season.
The Norwegian Tippeligaen is still wide open with a host of teams gunning the top of the table. Last season’s 3rd place finishers Tromso suffered their first defeat last weekend and consequently lost top spot on the table.
Black Leopards – Robert Ngambi
Black Leopards – Robert Ngambi
With the South African PSL done and dusted, the National First Division Play-Offs is the main focus. These two are vying for a spot to compete amongst the elite.
The Swedish Allsvenskan is in full swing with top performers Elfsborg sitting at the top of the table.
Cruzeiro has always been a dominant force in the Brazilian league, finishing 2nd last season and were unlucky not to be crowned champions
Zenit travel to Moscow to face Dinamo Moscow in an important match as both sides are chasing top spot by earning a victory, this weekend.
With all the domestic football out the way, international football takes the hot seat. Both Europe and Africa turn their attention to qualification for their respected international campaigns.
Charl Pretorius writes in his Off The Record column on the 4Racing website that owners, trainers and racing fans are gravely concerned about the state of our industry
