Copa America final: Brazil vs. Argentina
After Mexico secured the third place on Saturday, beating Uruguay 3-1, in the Copa America Venezuela-2007, the final is played by two old rivlals - Brazil and Argentina. Maracaibo, Venezuela, and viewers around the world will witness a world class match.
Brazil has won against Uruguay in a penalty shoot-out in the semi-finals. Brazil had a difficult win against Venezuela in the semi-finals -- 5-4 on penalty -- after a 2-2 tie. The World Champion Brazil have played in all finals (except in 2001) in the past 12 years and have won seven of them. Brazil will not have Ronaldinho and Kaka, who wanted a holiday.
Argentina has won against Mexico 3-0 thanks to Gabriel Heinze, Lionel Messi and Juan Roman Riquelme who scored. Until now, Argentina have won the title 14 times, not being able to win the title since 1993. Argentina coach Alfio Basile has named unchanged team for the Copa America final.
The odds heavily favored Argentina to win the Copa America final. The British online betting website Bet365 offers odds on Argentina at 1.80 (4/5), compared to Brazil 4.33 (10/3), and 3.50 (5/2) for a draw in regular time.
Expected lineups:
Argentina: Roberto Abbondanzieri; Javier Zanetti, Roberto Ayala, Gabriel Milito, Gabriel Heinze; Javier Mascherano, Juan Sebastian Veron, Esteban Cambiasso, Juan Roman Riquelme; Lionel Messi, Carlos Tevez
Brazil: Doni, Alex, Juan, Gilberto, Maicon, Elano, Mineiro, Josue, Julio Baptista, Robinho, Vagner Love.
Related article: 2007 Copa America Final: Brazil is the champion (includes video -- goals and highlights)
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