Brazil victorious in Copa America
Brazil retained the Copa America after beating favourites Argentina 3-0 in a one-sided final in Venezuela.
Brazil opened the scoring in the fourth minute as former Arsenal striker Julio Baptista hammered a fine strike past Argentina keeper Roberto Abbondanzieri.
Five minutes before the interval, Roberto Ayala inadvertently deflected Daniel Alves’ cross into his own net.
And Alves secured victory with 21 minutes remaining as he finished well following a smart counter-attack.
It was Brazil’s eighth Copa America title and denied their arch-rivals a record 15th crown.
Argentina were outplayed in every department as the sparkling form they showed in the run-up to the final deserted
Brazil opened the scoring in the fourth minute as former Arsenal striker Julio Baptista hammered a fine strike past Argentina keeper Roberto Abbondanzieri.
Five minutes before the interval, Roberto Ayala inadvertently deflected Daniel Alves’ cross into his own net.
And Alves secured victory with 21 minutes remaining as he finished well following a smart counter-attack.
It was Brazil’s eighth Copa America title and denied their arch-rivals a record 15th crown.
Argentina were outplayed in every department as the sparkling form they showed in the run-up to the final deserted
