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Jul 8, 2011

Mute Bolivia, Costa Rica Drag Argentina

SAN SALVADOR - Costa Rica successfully silenced Bolivia 2-0, the match continued provision Copa America 2011 Group A on Friday (07/08/2011) morning GMT. Not only that, the team made ​​by Ricardo La Volpe has the right to evict Argentina while the runner-up.

In a match that took place at Stadium 23 de Agosto, both teams just played a goalless draw until halftime. But 14 minutes into the second half, Costa Rica is able to break the deadlock first.

Isaac is a young striker Josue Martinez, who took Costa Rica 1-0. Bolivia increasingly left behind when Joel Nathaniel Campbell doubled the score to 2-0. 19-year striker scored recorded in 79 minutes.

Until the referee blew the long whistle, Bolivia failed to catch up. Practical, Costa Rica has the right to secure three points at once to shift from second-ranked Argentina.

As is known, the new Albiceleste collected two points after held 1-1 by Bolivia in the opening match, on July 2, then only a goalless draw with Colombia on Thursday (07/07/2011) yesterday.

For a while, Colombia was still topped the Group A standings, which stood at 4 points, second place is occupied Costa Rica (3 points), Argentina ranks scattered in three (2 points), while Bolivia are on the bottom of the standings with a score one point.

Based on these data, Argentina's position is increasingly threatened. Albiceleste prestige as the host will be at stake in determining the match against Costa Rica, on 12 July. Will Lionel Messi et al have to lift a suitcase earlier than his own country?