Official 2024 Copa America Thread

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Buchanan on the bench, Laryea in so Davies most likely moves up the pitch. Fair play to Marsch, Buchanan has been the poorest of the wingers

[Beninho]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Brazil just got CONCACAF'd

Brazil did it to themselves. Worried about the ref and getting frustrated at non fouls. Lots being made about the size and condition of the field but it is no excuse for a team like Brazil who should be aware of the conditions going into the game. This Brazil team has a lot of players who have never performed well for Brazil and only for their club teams and it is showing. Also not playing with an actual striker vs a team playing with 11 men in the box was definitely a decision. Most people in Brazil already view this team as an embarrassment that lacks leadership which went away with Thiago Silva and Casemiro. Neymar carried this team offensively on his shoulders for 10 years and there is no one on this current team that wants to take on that pressure. My bet is this will be a quick tournament for Brazil and no accountability will be taken

[Beninho]

Very excited for the Canada game, Peru generally play a good attacking style. Canada should have many chances for goals but Peru is very opportunistic. My prediction is 3-2 Canada in a fun one

[The Big Chill]

Looks like Davies playing further forward today!

[Locke]

Originally Posted by The Big Chill

Looks like Davies playing further forward today!

I worry about this.

Similar to what I said about Austria in the Euro thread, sometimes a team is more balanced without leaning so hard on a superstar, especially in International competition.

That being said...Bad News Peru! Lets do this!!

[The Big Chill]

Originally Posted by Locke

I worry about this.

Similar to what I said about Austria in the Euro thread, sometimes a team is more balanced without leaning so hard on a superstar, especially in International competition.

That being said...Bad News Peru! Lets do this!!

Sure but Austria is good, we suck. Let’s lean away!

[Muta]

Let's goooooo boys!!!

[The Big Chill]

The lineup showed Laryea as the one to be further forward, so Davies might still be stuck at LB anyway

[The Big Chill]

Looks like Laryea at LB and Davies at LM. Positive change in my mind. Let’s go!!!

[Jimmy Stang]

While Peru cannot be taken lightly, THIS is the match to win. Should Canada do it, they can take some confidence into the Chile match and maybe get a result. A win and a draw would put them in a decent position to advance.

But first things first - win tonight!

So far my teams in the Euros have advanced but have played very negatively (English blood, married into an Italian family). I'm more excited by Canada right now. Let's do this.

[Locke]

Ugh...we shall see. But they just made it so easy to key in on Davies.

[MillerTime GFG]

Not the most positive start here.

[cheevers]

Laryea is such an idiot. Makes a lot of sense he plays for Toronto FC.

[Beninho]

Canada needs to work the ball more, a bit too impatient right now

[EldrickOnIce]

That was a pretty weak call on the yellow

[Muta]

Canada's playing half as good as they did against Argentina. Come on boys, wake up!

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by cheevers

Laryea is such an idiot. Makes a lot of sense he plays for Toronto FC.

I probably don't understand the game well enough lol. I thought that was a contested ball

[Beninho]

Millar getting rinsed

[MillerTime GFG]

Buddy had about the entire half the field to himself there. What are we doing??

[Beninho]

Originally Posted by MillerTime GFG

Buddy had about the entire half the field to himself there. What are we doing??

Cornellius out of position and Millar floating too far up field. This new formation has been a mess