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BORDEAUX, FRANCE – JUNE 21: Ivan Perisic of Croatia celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group D match between Croatia and Spain at Stade Matmut Atlantique on June 21, 2016 in Bordeaux, France. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Day 12 of Euro 2016 has Spain getting upset by Croatia and Germany struggling but winning

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Well this was a rather strange day in the Euros. Germany won but struggled and Croatia pulled off a massive upset on one of the favorites to win the group. 1) Biggest winner: Croatia  For obvious reasons. Croatia beat Spain and thus won Group D in a shocking 2-1 win. That sets up Croatia into […]

PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 18: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal looks on during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group F match between Portugal and Austria at Parc des Princes on June 18, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Day 9 of Euro 2016 is known as Cristiano Ronaldo’s darkest day at the Euros

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Every team has now played two games in Euro 2016 and glancing the standings, I don’t believe anyone had this setup. Group F, more than anything has completely turned on its head and the four teams faced off today. Many expected Portugal to finally take charge and go after Austria as they were expected to […]

LENS, FRANCE – JUNE 16: Gareth Bale (C) of Wales celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with his team mates during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group B match between England and Wales at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on June 16, 2016 in Lens, France. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

WATCH: Gareth Bale scores long-range free kick against England

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A largely uneventful first half in Lens was punctuated by a moment of magic from Welsh superstar Gareth Bale, as he hit a free-kick from distance that beat Joe Hart. Neither Wales nor England generated much during the first half, though England did enjoy the majority of possession. England couldn’t do much with the ball, […]

HOUSTON, TX – JUNE 13: Jose Manuel Velazquez #6 of Venezuela celebrates after scoring a first half goal during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group match between Mexico and Venezuela at NRG Stadium on June 13, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

The biggest surprises of the Copa America Centenario Group Stage

0 comments by Josh Espinal on 6/15/2016

The Copa America Centenario has been one of the most surprising Copa Americas in history. It has brought surprise teams which pundits and experts thought had no chance of advancing, and inversely there have been teams that have disappointed in a very big way. There have been players that really stepped it up and others that […]

PASADENA CA – JUNE 4: Manager Dunga of Brazil during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group B match between Brazil and Ecuador at the Rose Bowl June 4, 2016, Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Brazil has no one to blame but themselves for expecting anything different from Dunga

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Despite the controversial nature of how Brazil was eliminated from the Copa America Centenario, many Brazilian fans despised the manager, Dunga, for a variety of reasons. The biggest reason, primarily is that Dunga is a defensive minded manager who doesn’t play the “beautiful style” that Brazil and fans are known for. That would be an […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 09: Salomon Rondon #9 of Venezuela reacts after his goal along with Josef Martinez #17 and Adalberto Penaranda #18 against Uruguay during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group C match at Lincoln Financial Field on June 9, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Venezuela upsets Uruguay, Luis Suarez goes into tirade on sideline

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Well, who could have predicted that? Venezuela, the team who is solidly in last place in CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying has two wins in two games and has just upset the 15 time Copa America champs Uruguay, kicking Uruguay into being all but eliminated in the Copa America Centenario. The game started very physically as […]

BOCA RATON, FL – JUNE 01: Jose Salomon Rondon #9 of Venezuela passes during a game against Guatamala at Lockhart Stadium on June 1, 2016 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Venezuela catches Uruguay napping and score from a half field chance

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In a highly physical first half, both Uruguay and Venezuela had been trying all half to score the opening goal and go into the lead. While Uruguay had the majority of the chances, Venezuela also had some chances of their own. Whatever the case, Fernando Muslera was caught committing one of the worst goalkeeper sins, […]

ORLANDO, FL – JUNE 08: Philippe Coutinho #22 of Brazil celebratesa goal during a Group B match of the 2016 Copa America Centenario against the Haiti at Camping World Stadium on June 8, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Day 6 of the Copa America Centenario brings the game of the tourney so far

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Wow! Goals upon goals upon goals tonight. We had an expected blowout but we may have been rewarded with the game of the tournament in the second game. It’s day six of the Copa America Centenario.   1) Biggest Winner: James Marcelin (Haiti) Yes, Haiti lost to Brazil 7-1 but quite honestly, Haiti is going […]

CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 07: Oscar Duarte #6 of Costa Rica blocks a shot attempt by Clint Dempsey #8 of the United States during a match in the 2016 Copa America Centenario at Soldier Field on June 7, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The United States defeated Costa Rica 4-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Day 5 of Copa America: USMNT wins big as Colombia becomes first to clinch knockout stage berth

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Starting the second round of group games at the Copa America Centenario, Group A saw the favorites taking control and Colombia clinching a knockout stage spot while a US win clinches them the second knockout stage spot.   1) Biggest Winner: Jurgen Klinsmann (United States) Jurgen Klinsmann needed a big win out of his team. […]

SANTA CLARA, CA – JUNE 06: Charles Aranguiz #20 of Chile battles for control of the ball with Ever Banega #19 of Argentina during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group match play between Argentina and Chile at Levi’s Stadium on June 6, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Day 4 of the Copa America includes the two best games of the tourney and another anthem screwup

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In terms of on the field play, Group D collectively provided the most entertaining action of the Copa America Centenario. Now that everyone has played a game, let’s recap what all happened in day four of the Copa America.   1) Biggest Winner: Panama Panama made history tonight. Well they were going to make history […]

SEATTLE, WA – JUNE 04: Paolo Guerrero #9 of Peru dribbles against Haiti during the Copa America Centenario Group B match at CenturyLink Field on June 4, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Copa America Centenario is suffering from lack of attendance

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Games at the Copa America Centenario have had an attendance problem. There’s a chance things can turn around in the later rounds, but things have looked rather bad in the stands after the first three days of the tournament. Except for games featuring the United States and Mexico, stadiums have at best only been half-filled. […]

GLENDALE, AZ – JUNE 05: Matias Vecino #15 of Uruguay (L) trips Jesus Manuel Corona #10 of Mexico during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group C match at University of Phoenix Stadium on June 5, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

Day 3 of the Copa America includes a big upset, red cards and the wrong national anthem

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Well, at least goals were scored in the Copa America today. A bunch of goals and a bunch of cards dominated day three of the Copa America Centenario. We also saw a team surprisingly take a win to put themselves in a great position for the rest of the group stage.   1) Biggest Winner: […]

SEATTLE, WA – JUNE 04: Paolo Guerrero #9 of Peru dribbles against Haiti during the Copa America Centenario Group B match at CenturyLink Field on June 4, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

A very low scoring day highlights day 2 of the Copa America Centenario

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With three games taking place Saturday, we are fully immersed into the summer international soccer schedule and the Copa America Centenario. Group A and B have completed one game each with Group C and D set to play in the next couple days. We look at the happenings that went on in day 2 of […]

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – JULY 18: Paolo Guerrero of Flamengo in action during the match between Flamengo and Gremio as part of Brasileirao Series A 2015 at Maracana stadium on July 18, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Loureiro/Getty Images)

WATCH: Paolo Guerrero puts Peru in front of Haiti with a diving header

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For 60 minutes, underdog Haiti held strong against their South American counterparts. Haiti stayed in shape defensively, got a couple chances on goal and were focused on trying to get a historic result in the Copa America Centenario. It took an hour but Peru eventually prevailed against Haiti and did so in magnificent fashion. Paolo […]

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