And bounce back they did

I wasn't able to see it. None of my cable channels are showing the CA....so frustrating.

No, I couldn't see it either Linda!

Still, at least they are through to the quarter finals! YIPEEE!!!

Copa America - Play-Off
July 16

16:00 Colombia V Peru
19:15 Argentina V Uruguay

July 17

16:00 Brazil V Paraguay
19:15 Chile V Venezuela


Tabarez waiting game 'very hard' against Argentina
LA PLATA, July 13, 2011 (AFP) -
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez said on Tuesday he expects a "very hard” match against Argentina in the quarterfinals of the Copa America.

"Nothing is written before the matches, but it is a very difficult opponent, we could face now or later", Tabarez said after the victory over Mexico, in La Plata.

Next Saturday, in the stadium Brigadier Lopez of Santa Fe, Uruguay will decide against Argentina a place in the semifinals.

"We want to forget the (World Cup) team. What for? This is another time. One World Cup is more motivating than a Copa America, with all due respect, but we want results", said Tabarez.
The coach estimated that if wins Argentina the "journalists will say that reappeared the Uruguay of South Africa, but this is not it."

"Despite the fact that we still have not developed a full game that we like, this is the same group as South Africa and we are used to get up in difficult times, and this is a very difficult time, but also very motivating."
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Oh... and here's a report on the 3-0 win, for those who couldn't watch it!...

Argentina 3-0 Costa Rica: Kun Aguero double provides Copa America salvation for much-improved hosts

The Atletico Madrid star scored either side of half time to fire a dominant Albiceleste to victory, in turn assuring their place in the Copa America knock-out stages
By Daniel Edwards in the Estadio Mario Kempes
Sergio Aguero was the Argentina hero on Monday evening, as his double helped dismiss the threat of Costa Rica and secure a 3-0 victory for Sergio Batista's under-pressure outfit, and in the process confirm their place in the quarter-finals of the 2011 Copa America as Group A runners-up.

The Atletico Madrid forward turned in a rebound on the stroke of half-time, before adding to his tally in the second period as the hosts started to run rampant. Angel Di Maria put the result beyond doubt, while the Argentines were aided by two assists by Lionel Messi - looking infinitely more comfortable directing the side from a No. 10 position.

Playing for their Copa America lives in front of a capacity crowd in Cordoba, it was no surprise to see Argentina go straight for the throat against Ricardo La Volpe's men. Just seconds in, Gonzalo Higuain had a half-chance on the edge of the area, but could not convert.

That was to set the tone for a frustrating first 45 minutes, as the home team streamed forward in numbers without finding the target; Higuain and Sergio Aguero the worst culprits for squandering chances in front of goal. The Real Madrid man was played through perfectly by team mate Fernando Gago one-on-one with Leonel Moreira, but could only find the goalkeeper's legs after 20 minutes. Seconds later, a rejuvenated Messi missed by inches from a free-kick, before 'El Kun' whistled a long-shot just wide.

The Albiceleste dominance was almost total, and Costa Rica retracted into their own half; Joel Campbell the only man at times advanced as far as the centre-circle. Higuain however could not find the net for love nor money, his best chance blazed over the bar after a delightful through-ball from Messi, and after Aguero missed a couple of his own a draw at half-time looked inevitable.
In the last play before the break, however, Argentina finally found the net. Fernando Gago hit hard from distance, and when Moreira let the ball slip from his grasp Aguero was on hand to turn it in. The relief of the hosts as they found themselves in the lead for the first time in the tournament was palpable, matched by an explosion of noise from the stands after tension had been slowly building.

Argentina again started on the front-foot after the break, and Costa Rica started to show their physical side. Messi for one felt the full force of the Central Americans, staying down after being clattered by Oscar Duarte; the defender deservedly receiving a yellow card. Sergio Batista's side would not let the hits get to them, however, and just minutes in doubled the advantage.

Aguero hit home for his third of the competition after being fed through perfectly by 'La Pulga', and in doing so became the top scorer of the tournament so far. Argentina were now playing with verve and confidence, and the nerves of the first half appeared long gone. Higuain thought that he had finally found his scoring boots with a close-range volley, but the offside flag was already up to the disappointment of the No. 9.

The chances kept flowing, and it was Di Maria who put the game beyond doubt. The lanky wide-man had been quiet in the first half, but with 63 minutes he was the latest recipient of Messi's inch-perfect passing and smashed home past Moreira for the third.

The rest of the encounter was a stroll for Argentina, and the biggest ovation of the night was reserved for local boy-made-good Javier Pastore when he entered with 10 minutes left on the clock for Higuain. Di Maria was also withdrawn, Lucas Biglia entering in the middle to leave Messi further up the field.

'El Flaco' could not add a fourth to the tally though, and a 3-0 victory in Cordoba secures Argentina's passage into the last eight as runners-up in Group A to Colombia.
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Ai ai...I've been on holiday this past weekend so I've just seen that Argentina was eliminated. That's really too bad. Only comfort is that Brazil won't be champions either.

Sorry for the delay in my reply Linda, but I've been away too.
What an absolute DISASTER that turned out to be... I hope the new coach can make a difference. I lost all interest after Argentina got knocked out and didn't watch it anymore!

Still, it was all put into perspective after hearing of the awful tragedy that happened in Norway shortly after. Can I just take this opporunity, Linda, to say how desperately sorry I am for the whole of your country to have suffered such a horrendous experience. Words cannot describe how you must have felt. The press and TV coverage over here,however, showed what incredible dignity and respect your nation had in dealing with it all, showing such immense courage and composure.
I'm sure everybody here will want to offer our sincerest condolences to your nation and all the families who suffered on that horrific day. I'm sure the whole world came together with their prayers for the people of Norway. May they all rest in peace.

Thank you so very much. Sorry for my delay in responding.

I was at home in downtown Oslo when I heard the explosion. No one could have imagined the horror that would continue to spread throughout that evening. We literally got the first news of the island massacre on facebook and twitter accounts of friends or friends of friends being on the island. It was like having the worst kind of nightmare but without being able to wake up. The first hours and days were dreadful. I guess we'll never fully understand or get passed it, but hour by hour and day by day life has turned into a new kind of normal. Norway is a small country and it seems like everyone know somebody that's been affected by this tragedy. I am very thankful not to be closely affected, but I know several who are - so it's been a very difficult summer. That being said, I was also very thankful that the nation rose to the occasion and refused to give in to the hatred and fear that insane man tried to spread - gave us all hope and healing when we thought nothing could.

We also certainly felt the incredible warmth flowing to us from our allies and friends throughout Europe and the world, and it truly helped us get through that first unimaginable time. Again, thank you for your concern and love