Argentina and Colombia are on the road

We have the semifinalists of the 2011 Copa America. Surprisingly down nearly all of the favorites to win the title, and even among the four candidates highlights the large figure of a South American soccer could say that all teams have opportunities, because the level was fairly even in the tournament.

For starters, Uruguay won its classification semis after beating Argentina in a penalty shootout. At the party, historically known as "Classic Rio de la Plata", we witness an exciting duel fought at the level expected. Table charrúa just went ahead after 5 minutes through Diego Perez. But Gonzalo Higuain drew level soon, putting all matched.

But since there were no more goals within the regulation time or overtime, although shots were fired at the club, canceled goals and great performances from goalkeeper Romero loa Muslera . The Uruguayan goalscorer (Perez) was ejected and then Mascherano did the same. So in the round of penalty kicks decided everything. The player taking the maximum lack well defined, but Muslera himself interrupted the auction of Carlos Tevez, dismissing the hosts.

Who will hit the Uruguayan will be Peru combined. The selected Inca won a great victory against Colombia on 2 goals against 0. The authors of the goals were Carlos Lobaton and Juan Manuel Vargas , but also highlight the tireless work of Paolo Guerrero. Besides defense, led by Alberto Rodríguez (Sporting Braga Portuguese player) was very well planted.

Colombia dominated the second half but on 65 minutes the biggest star Radamel Falcao Garcia coffee missed a penalty. The luck was not on the Colombian side, as one of his props twice crashed the ball into the post, we talk about Dayro Moreno. Meanwhile, the Peruvians had clear arrivals attacking the penalty area, and one executed by a lack crashed in Yepes Vargas, being used by Lobaton who made ​​it 1-0.

Despite attempts to 'curls' goalkeeper Raul Fernandez was very attentive guarding the valleys of Peru. Thus came the second goal thanks to good play by Guerrero and top end of the "loco" Vargas. Thus Peru got something I could not since 1997: reach the semifinals of the Copa America. Everything from the hand of a great coach such as Sergio Markarian.