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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – JUNE 17: Colombia celebrate their overtime shootout win against Peru during the Quarterfinal match of Copa America Centenario at MetLife Stadium on June 17, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Colombia outlasts Peru in penalty shootouts, advance to semifinals of Copa America

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In what was a match that was slow to develop for both teams, Colombia and Peru played out to a very physical and, kind of, choppy game. But it was Colombia that came out victorious in the penalty kick shootout and they will advance into the Copa America semifinals, as the eliminated the underdog Peruvians. […]

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 […]

during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group B match at University of Phoenix Stadium on June 8, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona.

Ecuador and Peru play out to thrilling 2-2 draw in Copa America

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In front of a sparse 12,000 fans in attendance in the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, the most exciting game of the Copa America so far as Peru and Ecuador played out to a 2-2 draw. Much like the other game in this same stadium a couple of days ago, the game was […]

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

0 comments by on 6/4/2016

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 […]

WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 04: Carlos Zambrano #5 of Peru controls the ball in front of Jozy Altidore #17 of the United States in the in the first half during an international friendly at RFK Stadium on September 4, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Jozy Altidore braces USMNT to 2-1 victory over Peru

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Oh, Jozy Altidore… There may not be a more maddening player pulling on the United States kit these days, and we were reminded of that in the USMNT’s 2-1 win over Peru on Friday night. Actually, the scoreline should read more like, Altidore 2, Peru 0. However, a bad series of decisions and some real bad […]

BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 08: Omar Gonzalez trains during a United States men’s soccer training session at Ohiri Field on October 8, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Wicked deflection gives Peru 1-0 lead over USMNT

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Omar Gonzalez was given the start for the USMNT friendly against Peru, giving him a shot to solidify his starting position going forward to the all-important matchup with Mexico for the CONCACAF berth in the Confederations Cup to be held in 2017 in Russia. It took just 20 minutes for many to wonder what the […]

USMNT September friendly roster revealed as team tunes up for Mexico

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US Soccer revealed their 23 man USMNT roster for the upcoming friendlies against Peru and Brazil on September 4 and 8. These friendlies are being used for preparation for the CONCACAF Confederations Cup playoff game against Mexico at the Rose Bowl on October 10. There are a few changes to the lineup for the USMNT compared […]

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL – JUNE 28: (L-R) Gonzalo Jara, Gary Medell, Fabian Orellana, Eduardo Vargas and Eugenio Mena of Chile react after being defeated by Brazil in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

VIDEO: This Chile Copa America Semi Winner is Worthy of a Ray Hudson Scream

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The first Semifinal of the 2015 Copa America started in controversial fashion and ended on a terrific goalazo by Eduardo Vargas to get Chile the 2-1 win and advance to the Final on Saturday. Chile will face the winner of Argentina and Paraguay on Tuesday. OH WHAT A GOLAZO!!!!

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 30: (Alternate crop of image #494719253) Raul Fernandez of Peru fails to stop Daniel Sturridge of England (not pictured) scoring the opening goal during the international friendly match between England and Peru at Wembley Stadium on May 30, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Chile Benefits On Straight Red Against Peru in Copa Semi

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Three certainties in life are death, taxes and controversy in Copa America. Tonight, in the first Semifinal of the 2015 tournament, Peru’s Carlos Zambrano saw a straight red by putting his boot into Charles Aranguiz’s back. ZAMBRANO GIVEN A STRAIGHT RED!

VIDEO: Thiago Silva Scores Beauty, Brazil Advances in Copa América

0 comments by on 6/21/2015

Brazil advanced to the next stage of the Copa América by defeating Venezuela 2-1 in Estadio Monumental in Santiago, thereby eliminating Venezuela from the competition. Brazil, who is without the services of Neymar, did not waste time getting ahead of La Vinotino as it took Thiago Silva just nine minutes to score from a nicely taken […]

PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL – JUNE 10: Neymar of Brazil gestures during the International Friendly Match between Brazil and Honduras at Beira Rio Stadium on June 10, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Neymar Pulls Off Double Sombrero, Later Sets Up Douglas For Game Winning Goal

0 comments by on 6/14/2015

Neymar had himself one heck of a game in Copa América play, as he netted Brazil’s first goal and set up Douglas Costa for the game winner in their first game against Peru. Also, Neymar pulled off an amazing move on poor Luis Piers Advíncula flicking the ball over his head not just once, but […]

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