Copa America-Part Five (1993)
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The 1993 edition of the Copa America took identify inwards Republic of Ecuador inwards the summertime of 1993. Similar to the 1989 Edition, the games preceded the World Cup qualifiers yesteryear simply weeks in addition to naturally the participating Nations had the World Cup inwards the dorsum of their mind.
The relative modest Nation (in footballing terms) Republic of Ecuador had spent Millions of Dollars inwards refurbishing vi Stadiums in addition to inwards infrastructure to host these games.
This would live the commencement Copa amongst 7 grounds in addition to vi venues.
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Photo From: El Grafico Number 3847, 1993 (Copa America logo) |
Most notably the Nation’s President Sixto Duran Ballen appeared to have got a vested involvement inwards the success of these games.
The 1993 Edition of the Copa America presented a novel novelty. To growth involvement in addition to (obviously revenue), 2 CONCACAF nations were invited to participate.
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Photo From: Historia de la Copa America (Ecuador President Sixto Duran Ballen) |
The USA in addition to United Mexican States would live the commencement “guests” inwards the history of the Tournament.
The Mexicans had already qualified for the 1994 World Cup in addition to came at the games without whatever undue stress. They were captained yesteryear the onetime Real Madrid neat Hugo Sanchez (nearly 35 years old).
Their goalkeeper was Jorge Campos, the human being amongst colorful jerseys, who could also play every bit a forward.
The USA were to host the 1994 World Cup in addition to these games presented an fantabulous chance for their Manager, the Yugoslav Bora Milutinovic to bear witness out players inwards much needed competitive Tournament surroundings (in a Nation amongst soundless no Professional League of its own).
He chose non to select some of his foreign-based regulars such every bit John Harkes, Eric Wynalda, Thomas Dooley in addition to Roy Wegerle in addition to starting goalkeeper Tony Meola was along amongst the squad but alone every bit a substitute in addition to would consider no action.
For the host Nation Ecuador, this Copa America presented an ideal phase to display the progress made nether their long serving Manager Dusan Draskovic (present inwards 1989 in addition to 1991 Copas).
The hosts felt amongst the habitation crowd support, they could advance farther than they ever had before.
In contrast to the hosts the other Nations did non acquaint their total strength squads. As mentioned earlier, the World Cup qualifiers were the priority in addition to many were opened upwards inwards that regard.
Brazil, nether Carlos Alberto Parreira, presented an under-strength squad (essentially a B-side). C.A. Parreira fifty-fifty declared that he viewed the Copa America every bit a “secondary matter”. In his instance he powerfulness had a indicate every bit the Copa was sandwiched betwixt the United States Cup (https://latina-soma-4.blogspot.com//search?q=tournaments-part-8-us-cup-1993) in addition to the World Cup Qualifiers (https://latina-soma-4.blogspot.com//search?q=tournaments-part-8-us-cup-1993).
The exchange players were saved for these 2 objectives in addition to Parreira instead preferred to usage the Copa America for experimental purposes to endeavor out younger players. Goalkeeper Claudio Taffarel would live the alone foreign-based player. The balance of the squad comprised of generally Sao Paulo in addition to Palmeiras players. These included a immature upwards in addition to coming left dorsum named Roberto Carlos. Apart from Taffarel, Parreira selected few veterans. The most notable one, 1986 in addition to 1990 World Cup veteran Luis Muller.
Aregntina, the Defending 1991 Copa America Champions, nether Manager Alfio Basile appeared every bit rigid every bit ever. They were soundless undefeated inwards 3 years in addition to had won the ‘King Fahd Cup’ in addition to the ‘Artemio Franchi Cup’ inwards the preceding months.
Up to thirteen of the 1991 Copa winners were soundless acquaint inwards the electrical flow squad. The 1991 Edition had launched Gabriel Batistuta inwards the International spotlight in addition to he had confirmed his condition yesteryear knocking inwards goals for Fiorentina in addition to the National Team amongst regularity since.
They would have got 2 exchange absences. AS Roma based striker Claudio Caniggia had been banned for failing a Drug Test in addition to his suspension would halt simply before the 1994 World Cup inwards a year’s time. In addition, Argentinean super-star Diego Maradona had been re-integrated inwards the National Team a few months before, but he would live unavailable for this Tournament every bit his caput was elsewhere every bit disciplinary issues amongst his fellowship Sevilla would eventually Pb to him beingness fired every bit a player.
Argentina was nevertheless a solid side captained (once 1 time again inwards Maradona’s absence) yesteryear Oscar Ruggeri along amongst 1990 penalisation kicking saving hero Sergio Goycoechea in addition to Diego Simeone amidst others.
Colombia, amongst Pacho Maturana dorsum at the helm were soundless loyal to their ‘toque’ playing vogue of attractive play. The backbone of the squad was soundless intact amongst Carlos Valderrama skippering the side ably assisted yesteryear the likes of Leonel Alvarez in addition to Freddy Rincon. There were some notable changes, eccentric goalkeeper Rene Higuita was out of the picture, every bit he was arrested after he had acted every bit a acquire betwixt inwards a kidnapping incident. The novel goalkeeper was Oscar Cordoba, who was non a personality similar his predecessor but was considered a solid, sober type (definitely non prone to run out of his goal-line ‘a la Higuita’).
The novel personality of the squad was Faustino Asprilla. He had finished an fantabulous flavour inwards Italy amongst Parma in addition to was billed every bit the team’s novel Superstar.
Just similar the 1991 Edition (that they hosted), Republic of Chile had no World Cup qualifiers to facial expression frontward to every bit they were barred from participating inwards the 1994 World Cup (following the 1989 firecracker incident at Rio involving goalkeeper in addition to Captain Roberto Rojas).
Their Manager inwards 1991, Arturo Salah was soundless inwards accuse of a side subject on the goalscoring prowess of Ivan Zamorano (now at Real Madrid).
For Uruguay non much had changed since 1991. Their Manager Luis Cubilla was soundless embroiled inwards his feud amongst the foreign-based players (Enzo Francescolli, Carlos Aguilera, Ruben Sosa, Daniel Fonseca, etc).
Cubilla was also at odds amongst Paco Casal, the personal managing director of most Uruguay star players.
Cubilla nevertheless selected ‘Serie A’ based Francescolli, Sosa in addition to Luis Herrera.
As far every bit Sosa, his fellowship Internazionale Milano stated that he was “unreachable”.
It was also stated that he was injured, but many believed it was a “diplomatic” injury.
In whatever case, the trio never showed upwards amidst the feud in addition to Uruguay had to 1 time once again acquaint a relatively under-strength squad.
Paraguay, Peru, Bolivia, in addition to Venezuela rounded out the participants.
The improver of the 2 novel teams (USA in addition to Mexico) led to a alter inwards format of the competition. The teams were placed inwards 3 Groups of 4 teams (in a round-robin format). The arrive at 2 teams inwards each Group (along amongst the 2 best tertiary placed teams) would in addition to so advance to the side yesteryear side round, which would live disputed inwards elimination format (Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Third identify in addition to Final).
It had also been decided to produce away amongst Overtimes in addition to caput directly into penalisation kicking shoot-out inwards tied matches inwards the knockout rounds.
Gamavision won the Television rights over Brazilian describe of piece of occupation solid Traffic.
The Tournament also had many high profile observers. Pele in addition to Cesar Luis Menotti were every bit role of the Media roofing the matches for Television.
As a especial guest, Pele fifty-fifty received the keys City of Guayaquil from its Mayor.
In Group A, Republic of Ecuador were grouped amongst Uruguay, USA in addition to Venezuela. The matches would bring identify inwards Quito’s Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in addition to Ambato’s Estadio Bellavista.
The commencement circular of matches inwards this Group took identify on June 15th in addition to 16th.
Ecuador kicked off the Tournament yesteryear hosting Venezuela at Quito on June 15th.
This would live a mismatch in addition to the hosts would comfortably win (6-1) inwards front end of their fans. The display of the hosts pleased the crowd in addition to observers alike, fifty-fifty though they were facing the weakest squad on the continent.
Angel Fernandez scored a double in addition to Alex Aguinaga (who would live a stand upwards out for the hosts) scored the 6th goal.
Venezuela’s solitary reply was from José Dolguetta (who surprisingly would halt upwards every bit the arrive at goalscorer of the Tournament).
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (June 15, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Ecuador 6-Venezuela 1) |
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Photo From: French Republic Football, Issue 2464, June 29, 1993 (June 15, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Ecuador 6-Venezuela 1) |
On the next 24-hour interval (June 16th) at Ambato, Uruguay hosted USA for the commencement ever encounter vs. a North American Nation inwards the Copa America.
Both squads struggled, generally due to the high height (which most nations would indicate every bit a crusade for full general pitiable performances).
The Americans would lose their Libero Desmond Armstrong to injury simply before halftime in addition to his tournament was over.
He would live replaced yesteryear Jeff Agoos which led to a reshuffle inwards tactics for the 2nd half. Alexi Lalas would bring Armstrong’s spot every bit Libero. Paul Caligiuri was moved from the left dorsum to midfield in addition to Agoos was moved to Caligiuri’s spot at the back.
Early inwards the 2nd one-half (50th minute), Uruguay snatched the win (1-0) when Santiago Ostolaza headed inwards a corner.
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Photo From: El Grafico Number 3847, 1993 (June 16, 1993, Copa America, Uruguay 1-USA 0) |
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Photo From: French Republic Football, Issue 2464, June 29, 1993 (June 16, 1993, Copa America, Uruguay 1-USA 0) |
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (June 16, 1993, Copa America, Uruguay 1-USA 0) |
Despite the loss, this was USA’s best functioning inwards the Copa in addition to USA Manager Bora Milutinovic was satisfied amongst the performance. He felt USA lost due to a soliatry fault inwards marking.
In a humorous episode during the match, Milutinovic was angry at his players who were non next his instructions. At 1 indicate he turned around to the armed Ecuadorian Police in addition to jokingly told them to give him their guns because he wanted to shoot his players.
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (June 16, 1993, Copa America, Uruguay 1-USA 0) |
The side yesteryear side circular of matches inwards the Group was days subsequently on June 19th. Republic of Ecuador hosted USA at Quito, spell Uruguay in addition to Venezuela faced 1 some other at Ambato.
Milutinovic made some changes to the American squad from the previous match. Armstrong was already out injured in addition to Cle Kooiman would start every bit Libero. In addition, Caligiuri, Woodring in addition to Harbor were dropped to live replaced yesteryear John Doyle, Chris Henderson in addition to Bruce Murray.
Ecuador confident after the high scoring win over Venezuela took the game to the Americans.
They scored twice before halftime through Ney Raúl Avilés (11th minute) in addition to Eduardo Hurtado (36th minute) in addition to held on for their 2nd win (2-0) in addition to qualify for the side yesteryear side round.
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (June 19, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Ecuador 2-USA 0) |
On the same day, Uruguay’s fit vs. Venezuela appeared to live a formality for the Uruguayans in addition to the alone enquiry was simply how many they would score. The fit became was a rude awakening to them. How much of it was due to the high altitude/absence of unusual players/etc was hard to say.
Uruguay would autumn behind twice before tying the fit (2-2) amongst footling over 10 minutes remaining. Venezuela’s José Dolguetta managed to score 1 time to a greater extent than for Venezuela.
The concluding matches inwards this Group took identify 3 days subsequently (June 22nd) at Quito. USA in addition to Venezuela tied (3-3) 1 some other inwards a really entertaining match. The Americans had taken a (3-0) Pb yesteryear the 52nd minute. Though it must live said that their 2nd goal yesteryear Peter Vermes (39th minute) should non have got been awarded, every bit the ball did non seem to have got crossed the line. They nevertheless appeared to live coasting for a win when they capitulated due to fatigue.
José Dolguetta would score twice (65th minute, 78th minute, 4th goal overall). Venezuela’s Stalin Rivas was sent off inwards the 84th infinitesimal to farther disadvantage Venezuela. Despite this, Venezuela continued attacking in addition to were rewarded amongst a lastly infinitesimal equalizer yesteryear Miguel Echenaussi.
Milutonovic was distraught after fit in addition to accepted blame for team’s performance. Despite USA’s elimination, Milutinovic was satisfied amongst the sense of the Tournament. He stated that he had learned much almost the players in addition to almost what he could facial expression from for sure players.
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Photo From: El Grafico Number 3848, 1993 (June 22, 1993, Copa America, Venezuela 3-USA 3) |
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Photo From: Historia de la Copa America (June 22, 1993, Copa America, Venezuela 3-USA 3) |
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Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Issue 55, August 1993 (June 22, 1993, Copa America, Venezuela 3-USA 3) |
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Photo From: 94 Upper Deck World Cup (Tab Ramos, June 22, 1993, Copa America, Venezuela 3-USA 3) |
Ecuador finished off the Group amongst yet some other win yesteryear defeating Uruguay (2-1). Alex Aguinaga scored the winner simply before the halt for the hosts to destination amongst maximum points.
Ecuador in addition to Uruguay qualified to the Quarterfinals circular from the Group A, spell Venezuela were eliminated every bit the worst of the tertiary identify finishers.
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Photo From: El Grafico Number 3847, 1993 (June 22, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Ecuador 2-Uruguay 1) |
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Photo From: Historia de la Copa America (June 22, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Ecuador 2-Uruguay 1) |
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Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Issue 55, August 1993 (June 22, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Ecuador 2-Uruguay 1) |
The alone blot on Ecuador’s performances was off the field, when Draskovic was forced to bailiwick a number of his players.
Players had been given permission to consider their families on Fathers’ Day. Holger Quinonez in addition to Ivan Hurtado did non provide until the next morning time (and intoxicated). Ten other players arrived subsequently than the specified time.
Draskovic dismissed Quinonez in addition to Hurtado from the squad in addition to fined $200 each of the 10 players.
Quinonez demanded why he in addition to Hurtado were punished given the fact (according to him) that other players were drunkard every bit well.
Ivan Hurtado apologized in addition to was re-integrated, spell Quinonez was left off the squad.
The Group B contained Brazil, Chile, Paraguay in addition to Republic of Peru (Paraguay in addition to Republic of Peru happened to live lodged at the same Hotel). The matches were played inwards Cuenca’s Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar.
The high height of Cuenca would also touching on the team’s performances.
Normally Brazil should have got won the grouping amongst much difficulty, but other teams could exploit the fact that they were represented yesteryear mainly reserve in addition to fringe players unaccustomed to play every bit a unit.
Roberto Cabanas had been called upwards inwards the lastly infinitesimal yesteryear Paraguay in addition to forthwith appointed Captain. Paraguay’s Argentinean Manager Hector Corte had been fired simply days before the Tournament (many blamed Cabanas for that) in addition to replaced amongst Alicio Solalinde.
As far every bit Chile, they were soundless waiting on Ivan Zamorano (still retained yesteryear Real Madrid for League play).
The matches kicked off on June 18th amongst Paraguay defeating Republic of Chile (1-0) through an early on goal yesteryear Cabanas (6th minute).
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Photo From: Don Balon, Republic of Chile Edicion, Oct 8-14, 1996 (June 18, 1993, Copa America, Paraguay 1-Chile 0) |
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Photo From: Don Balon, Edicion Chile, Apr 16-22, 1996 (June 18, 1993, Copa America, Paraguay 1-Chile 0) |
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Photo From: French Republic Football, Issue 2464, June 29, 1993 (June 18, 1993, Copa America, Paraguay 1-Chile 0) |
On the same Brazil played Republic of Peru to a scoreless tie. Carlos Alberto Parreira was non overly dismayed yesteryear the result. He stated “not possible to have got a neat squad when average historic catamenia is 23…it’s also the commencement fourth dimension they are playing together…therefore why should I live surprised or disappointed yesteryear our game ….in improver the problems of adapting to high height which made us endure physically”.
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Photo From: French Republic Football, Issue 2464, June 29, 1993 (June 18, 1993, Copa America, Brazil 0-Peru 0) |
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (June 18, 1993, Copa America, Brazil 0-Peru 0) |
Three days subsequently on June 21st, Paraguay in addition to Republic of Peru tied (1-1), spell Republic of Chile surprisingly defeated Brazil (3-2) through a double from the 2nd one-half substitute Richard Zambrano.
Taffarel was dropped for this match, every bit he was off-form. It must live pointed out that he had hardly played for Parma during the League flavour in addition to was non match-fit.
1978, 1982 in addition to 1986 World Cup veteran Carlos started inwards goal for Brazil.
Boiadeiro in addition to Zinho also started ahead of Luisinho in addition to Elivelton.
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (June 21, 1993, Copa America, Paraguay 1-Peru 1) |
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (June 21, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Chile 3-Brazil 2) |
The concluding circular of matches inwards this Group took identify on June 24th. Republic of Peru qualified to the side yesteryear side circular (and won the Group) yesteryear defeating Republic of Chile (1-0) through a penalisation kicking yesteryear Jose Del Solar (14th minute).
Initially Venezuela’s Alvaro Arbolada was to referee this match, however, the Colombian Jose Torres replaced him, due an apparent auto accident yesteryear Arbolada. Many did non believe the accident excuse in addition to believed Republic of Peru had influenced the decision.
For Chile, This was Ivan Zamorano’s sole appearance inwards the Tournament.
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Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Issue 55, August 1993 (June 24, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Peru 1-Chile 0) |
Meanwhile, Brazil were starting to slow acquire into beat in addition to defeated Paraguay (3-0) through a double strike yesteryear Palhinha. They qualified every bit the 2nd squad inwards the Group, spell Paraguay advanced every bit good every bit 1 of the best Third identify teams.
For the tertiary fit running, Brazil started amongst a novel goalkeeper (Zetti), spell the balance of the squad remained intact.
Brazil would live without the suspended César Sampaio for their quarterfinal circular every bit he was sent off inwards this fit (87th minute).
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Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Issue 55, August 1993 (June 24, 1993, Copa America, Brazil 3-Paraguay 0) |
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Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Issue 62, March 1994 (June 24, 1993, Copa America, Brazil 3-Paraguay 0) |
The Group C contained Argentina, Bolivia, Republic of Colombia in addition to Mexico. The matches were played inwards Machala’s Estadio Nueve de Mayo in addition to Guayaquil’s Estadio Capwell.
The Group kicked off on June 16th at Machala amongst Republic of Colombia taking on CONCACAF’s Mexico. Republic of Colombia would live victorious (2-1) through a belatedly goal through Víctor Hugo Aristizábal. The opening goals were scored yesteryear 2 of the revelations of the Copa. Adolfo Valencia (35th minute) had given Republic of Colombia the lead, before Mexico’s Brazilian-born frontward Luis Alberto Alves ‘Zague’ had tied the fit (58th minute).
Colombia were missing Faustino Asprilla, who had been promised a opor-garai yesteryear Pacho Maturana.
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Photo From: El Grafico Number 3847, 1993 (June 16, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Colombia 2-Mexico 1) |
On the next 24-hour interval (June 17th), Argentine Republic faced Republic of Bolivia at Guayaquil.
Argentina’s Dario Franco (one of the heroes of the 1991 win) had his Tournament ended every bit early on every bit the 32nd infinitesimal every bit he suffered a double shin fracture after a foul yesteryear Marco Sandy. He was replaced amongst Gustavo Zapata.
Conmebol would authorize the Argentineans to supercede him inwards the squad amongst José Horacio Basualdo.
Argentina did win the fit (1-0) through a Batistuta goal (53rd minute), but they hardly impressed.
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Photo From: El Grafico Number 3846, 1993 (June 17, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Bolivia 0) |
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Photo From: French Republic Football, Issue 2464, June 29, 1993 (June 17, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Bolivia 0) |
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Photo From: 94 Upper Deck World Cup (June 17, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Bolivia 0) |
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (Argentina squad, June 17, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Bolivia 0) |
Argentina Manager Alfio Basile was surprised yesteryear Bolivia, he felt they would have got been defensive in addition to disorganized but took instead they took the game to them in addition to played inwards a collective agency (the credit would acquire to their novel Castilian bus Xabier Azkargorta).
Argentina were also missing exchange midfielder Diego Simeone (retained yesteryear Sevilla inwards Spain) spell Leonardo Rodríguez struggled.
Basile insisted that the upcoming World Cup qualifiers were to a greater extent than of import in addition to every bit a consequence he had to “economize” his players.
Three days subsequently on June 20th at Republic of Bolivia in addition to Republic of Colombia met at Machala, spell Argentine Republic took on United Mexican States at Guayaquil.
The Bolivia-Colombia fit ended inwards a necktie (1-1).
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Photo From: French Republic Football, Issue 2464, June 29, 1993 (June 20, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Colombia 1-Bolivia 1) |
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (June 20, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Colombia 1-Bolivia 1) |
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Photo From: 94 Upper Deck World Cup (June 20, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Colombia 1-Bolivia 1) |
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Photo From: (Magazine Source unknown) / Contribution From a spider web log viewer (special cheers to Jose Luis Carbonell) (June 20, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Colombia 1-Bolivia 1) |
After their commencement fit vs. Colombia, Mexico’s Luis Garcia was ordered dorsum to Kingdom of Spain to play for Atletico Madrid inwards the League yesteryear their controversial Club President Jesus Gil. In contrast, Argentine Republic had secured the release in addition to presence of Diego Simeone yesteryear threatening Sevilla amongst Legal Action.
Basile made other modifications every bit well, amongst Franco out, Zapata started. Fabian Basualdo started inwards defense forcefulness inwards identify of Altamirano, spell Acosta made agency for Simeone.
Mexico would score early on yesteryear David Patiño (14th minute) before Argentine Republic Captain Oscar Ruggeri (28th minute) tied the match.
Argentina would 1 time once again play an indifferent match. Basile would blame the heat. He stated “I asked my players to play for a tie, 1 time I saw they were physically exhausted in addition to did non have got the strength to launch attacks”.
He would regard Argentina’s functioning every bit “worst fit since I am inwards charge”.
It was reported that after the match, the Argentine Republic players had gotten together to air out their differences.
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Photo From: El Grafico Number 3846, 1993 (June 20, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Mexico 1) |
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Photo From: World Soccer, August 1993 (June 20, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Mexico 1) |
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Photo From: French Republic Football, Issue 2464, June 29, 1993 (June 20, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Mexico 1) |
The concluding circular of matches took identify on June 23rd amongst Argentine Republic vs. Republic of Colombia in addition to United Mexican States taking on Bolivia.
Mexico’s matchup amongst Republic of Bolivia ended scoreless which enabled United Mexican States to advance to the side yesteryear side circular every bit the 2nd best tertiary placed team.
Mexico’s Claudio Suarez would have got to live replaced inwards the 65th infinitesimal after some other injury suffered at the hands of Marco Sandy, who had injured Argentina’s Dario Franco simply days before.
Basile would brand some changes for their fit vs. Colombia. Jorge Borelli in addition to Altamirano were called upwards to supercede Sergio Vazquez in addition to Néstor Craviotto inwards defense. Upfront Claudio Garcia made agency for Ramon Medina Bello.
Both teams had already qualified for the side yesteryear side circular yesteryear the fourth dimension they encountered.
The fit ended inwards a (1-1) necktie amongst both goals coming inwards the commencement 5 minutes. Diego Simeone gave Argentine Republic the lead, spell Rincon tied the fit simply minutes later.
Freddy Rincon would live sent off along amongst Argentina’s Redondo inwards the 49th minute.
Argentina 1 time once again struggled in addition to Republic of Colombia were to a greater extent than dominant in addition to perchance deserved to a greater extent than from the match. Argentina’s 1 brilliant spot had been Simeone that the observing Italy Manager Arrigo Sacchi praised.
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Photo From: El Grafico Number 3847, 1993 (June 23, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Colombia 1) |
The quarterfinals took identify on June 26th in addition to 27th. On June 26th at Quito, the hosts Republic of Ecuador took on Paraguay.
The hosts followed upwards their fine shape from the commencement circular to 1 time once again defeat an opponent (3-0) inwards convincing fashion.
Ecuador were already leading yesteryear 2 goals when Paraguay’s Estanislao Struway was sent off for elbowing Alex Aguinaga, early on inwards the 2nd half. However, he refused to acquire out the acre for total 5 minutes, before beingness persuaded yesteryear Alfredo Asfura of Paraguayan Federation.
To brand matters worse for Paraguay, their goalkeeper Chilavert flipped off the crowd. In addition, the Paraguay Manager in addition to players refused to attend the mandatory post-match press conference (they were fined $5,000 every bit a result).
On the same 24-hour interval at Guayaquil, Republic of Colombia faced Uruguay. Republic of Colombia were missing the suspended Rincon but had Faustino Asprilla dorsum inwards the squad in addition to he would appear inwards the 2nd one-half of the match. He had arrived yesteryear a private jet (paid from team’s sponsors) from his opor-garai spot (much to the dismay of Adolfo Valencia, who had threatened to acquire out the squad).
Colombia dominated the fit but could non intermission through the Uruguay defense. Marcelo Saralegui gave Uruguay the Pb (68th minute) against the run of play. Republic of Colombia managed to necktie the fit through Luis Perea simply before the end. For the commencement fourth dimension a Copa America fit was to live decided on a penalisation kicking shoot-out. Republic of Colombia would win (5-3) inwards the shoot-out to motility to the semifinals.
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Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Hors Serie 16, May 1994 (June 26, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Colombia 1-Uruguay 1) |
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Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Issue 55, August 1993 (June 26, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Colombia 1-Uruguay 1) |
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Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Issue 59, Dec 1993 (June 26, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Colombia 1-Uruguay 1) |
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Photo From: 94 Upper Deck World Cup (June 26, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Colombia 1-Uruguay 1) |
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (Uruguay players, June 26, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Colombia 1-Uruguay 1) |
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Photo From: kicker_WM-Sonderheft_1994 (Colombia squad, June 26, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Colombia 1-Uruguay 1) |
On the next 24-hour interval (June 27th), Brazil in addition to Argentine Republic were paired at Guayaquil.
For the commencement fourth dimension inwards the Tournament, Brazil played amongst the same goalkeeper, Zetti. Luisinho started inwards midfield inwards identify of the suspended Cesar Sampaio.
Basile started José Basualdo inwards identify of the suspended Redondo, spell Nestor Gorosito started ahead of the disappointing Leonardo Rodriguez.
Brazil dominated every bit Argentine Republic continued to acquire by every bit they had before. Brazil took the Pb inwards the commencement one-half through Muller (37th minute). Leonardo Rodríguez tied the fit (69th minute) heading inwards a corner after coming on every bit a substitute.
This fit also went to penalisation kicks amongst Argentine Republic eventually edging Brazil (6-5). Despite advancing Argentine Republic were far from convincing against an under-strength Brazilian side.
For Pele, Palhinha’s exchange was the argue for the loss. He said, “When Palhinha came out, Brazil had no creators. Parreira made a mistake”.
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Photo From: Don Balon, Edicion Chile, Apr 30-May 6, 1996 (June 27, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Brazil 1) |
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Photo From: El Grafico Number 3847, 1993 (June 27, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Brazil 1) |
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Photo From: 94 Upper Deck World Cup (June 27, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Brazil 1) |
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Photo From: Historia de la Copa America (June 27, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Brazil 1) |
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Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Hors Serie 16, May 1994 (June 27, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Brazil 1) |
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Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Issue 55, August 1993 (June 27, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Brazil 1) |
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Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Issue 61, Feb 1994 (June 27, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Brazil 1) |
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Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Issue 63, Apr 1994 (June 27, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Brazil 1) |
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Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Hors Serie 16, May 1994 (Argentina squad, June 27, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Brazil 1) |
The lastly quarterfinal was on the same 24-hour interval (June 27th) at Quito amongst United Mexican States taking on Peru.
After 10 minutes into the match, the Republic of Ecuador squad arrived at the stadium to sit down inwards the stands; the local crowd got upwards to salute their heroes.
As far every bit the match, United Mexican States completely dominated Republic of Peru in addition to were upwards (4-0) early on inwards the 2nd half. Republic of Peru pulled a goal dorsum through a Del Solar penalisation kicking (65th minute). It was at this indicate that they exerted clit per unit of measurement area in addition to were rewarded amongst a 2nd goal nigh the end.
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Photo From: Libero, Issue 11, 1993 (IFFHS) (June 27, 1993, Copa America, United Mexican States 4-Peru 2) |
The semifinals took identify on June 30th in addition to July 1st. On June 30th, Republic of Ecuador hosted United Mexican States at Quito nether the rain.
Ecuador President Sixto Duran Ballen had delayed his trip to the USA to lookout adult man this match.
By now, the habitation crowd expected their squad to win amongst ease every bit confidence in addition to expectations had grown amongst each win.
Instead the hosts perchance cracked nether the clit per unit of measurement area in addition to came downward to earth. The unfancied Mexicans dominated the commencement one-half in addition to defeated the hosts (2-0). Hugo Sanchez (24th minute) amongst a header in addition to Ramon Ramirez (55th minute) scored the goals to eliminate the hosts. In doing so, against all odds United Mexican States became the commencement CONCACAF nation to accomplish the Final of the Copa America.
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Photo From: French Republic Football, Issue 2465, July 6, 1993 (June 30, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Ecuador 0-Mexico 2) |
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (Hugo Sanchez, June 30, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Ecuador 0-Mexico 2) |
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Photo From: (Magazine Source unknown) / Contribution From a spider web log viewer (Mexico squad, June 30, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Ecuador 0-Mexico 2) |
On July 1st, Argentine Republic faced Republic of Colombia at Guayaquil inwards the other Semifinal, simply days after their commencement circular encounter.
For Argentine Republic José Basualdo made agency for Fernando Redondo dorsum from suspension. Alberto Acosta started upfront inwards identify of Ramon Medina Bello.
Similarly, Republic of Colombia had Freddy Rincon dorsum inwards the squad. Pacho Maturana started amongst Asprilla upfront instead of Adolfo Valencia.
Just similar inwards their previous encounter, Republic of Colombia were dominant every bit Argentine Republic barely had a shot on target in addition to instead tried to comprise the Colombians.
Argentina could non bring payoff fifty-fifty after Colombia’s Luis Perea was sent off (65th minute) after a foul on Batistuta.
The fit ended scoreless in addition to had to acquire to a penalisation kicking shoot-out. Sergio Goycoechea 1 time once again displayed his customary penalisation kicking heroics every bit Argentine Republic advanced to the Final after winning (6-5) inwards the shoot-out.
Afterwards, Argentina’s Diego Simeone was less than release almost the Colombians. He said, “Colombians were arrogant in addition to simply gave knocks. Only Valderrama played well, they should follow his example”.
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Photo From: Calcio 2000, Issue 21, July 1999 (July 1, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 0-Colombia 0) |
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Photo From: Historia de la Copa America (July 1, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 0-Colombia 0) |
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Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Issue 55, August 1993 (July 1, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 0-Colombia 0) |
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (July 1, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 0-Colombia 0) |
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Photo From: El Grafico Number 3848, 1993 (July 1, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 0-Colombia 0) |
Argentina were at nowadays to come across some other 1 of their First Round Group opponents (Mexico) inwards the Final.
On July 3rd, the tertiary identify fit took identify at Portoviejo in addition to the to a greater extent than experienced Colombians defeated the hosts (1-0) through an Adolfo Valencia strike (84th minute).
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Photo From: Historia de la Copa America (July 3, 1993, Copa America, Republic of Ecuador 0-Colombia 1) |
On July 4th, Argentine Republic in addition to United Mexican States faced 1 some other for the Final at Guayaquil.
For the commencement fourth dimension inwards the Tournament Argentine Republic presented an unchanged side.
As far every bit the match, Argentine Republic without impressing came away victorious (2-1) to repeat every bit Copa America Champions (their 14th overall).
Gabriel Batistuta scored twice, taking payoff of the few openings he had to Pb his side to victory. In the 63rd minute, he took payoff of a clearance to crunch Campos 1 on one.
Mexico tied the fit simply minutes subsequently (67th minute) through a spot kicking yesteryear Benjamin Galindo (awarded after Goycoechea had fouled Zague inwards the box).
Batituta scored the winner inwards the 74th minute, after receiving a long throw-in in addition to going around a defender to score.
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Photo From: Historia de la Copa America (Team captains, July 4, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 2-Mexico 1) |
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (both squads, July 4, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 2-Mexico 1) |
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Photo From: Libero, Issue 11, 1993 (IFFHS) (July 4, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 2-Mexico 1) |
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Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Hors Serie 16, May 1994 (July 4, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 2-Mexico 1) |
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Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Issue 59, Dec 1993 (July 4, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 2-Mexico 1) |
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Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Issue 55, August 1993 (July 4, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 2-Mexico 1) |
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Photo From: El Grafico Number 3848, 1993 (July 4, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 2-Mexico 1) |
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Photo From: French Republic Football, Issue 2465, July 6, 1993 (July 4, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 2-Mexico 1) |
Argentina’s sense had won out but their victory was non memorable. In 1991, they had gained admirers for their vogue in addition to grace. In this edition, they were virtually outplayed inwards every match. They had been fortunate to win matches through Goycoechea’s penalisation kicking stopping talent, every bit good Batistuta’s opportunism inwards front end of the goal.
Basile stated “in Republic of Chile (1991), nosotros were much to a greater extent than ameliorate prepared than here”.
Some felt Argentine Republic were looking ahead to the World Cup qualifiers in addition to this may have got affected their play, Basile himself had made that point.
In 1991, Leonardo Rodriguez had been 1 of Argentina’s breakout stars, but he was anonymous inwards this edition in addition to was constantly substituted during matches before losing his starting spot inwards the knockout stages.
Before the Final, Argentina’s onetime Manager Cesar Luis Menotti had stated “Argentina is similar Germany, ever acquaint when it matters in addition to capable of winning yesteryear fifty-fifty playing badly” (his prediction bore out).
Incidentally, this remains Argentina’s lastly championship of whatever sort to date.
The finalists United Mexican States were the surprise of the Tournament in addition to were praised for their tactics in addition to collective play.
Colombia, likewise, were perchance the most technical squad inwards the contest in addition to amongst a footling luck would have got been triumphant. They had outplayed Argentine Republic inwards both their matches in addition to would shortly oversee Argentina’s implosion inwards the World Cup qualifiers (…but that is some other story).
Adolfo Valencia’s displays earned him a transfer to Bayern Munich.
Cesar Luis Menotti singled out Rincon every bit the best thespian of the Tournament.
As hosts, Republic of Ecuador gave a skillful describe of piece of occupation organisation human relationship of themselves on the field, amongst the likes of Capurro in addition to Aguianga standing out (both mentioned yesteryear Menotti amidst others). The run of Dusan Draskovic was praised every bit good in addition to the success on the acre was regarded every bit a stepping-stone to qualify for the World Cup inwards the nigh future. Though, many critics believed that Republic of Ecuador benefited from playing matches at high altitude.
Not much could have got been expected from Brazil’s supporting cast, though Zetti inwards the cyberspace stood out. On the trip home, Zetti contracted Cholera yesteryear eating shrimp on the plane.
Cafu inwards defense forcefulness earned praise every bit well, but Palhinha was considered the selection of the Brazilians.
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (July 4, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 2-Mexico 1) |
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Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Issue 55, August 1993 (Argentina squad, July 4, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 2-Mexico 1) |
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Photo From: El Grafico Number 3848, 1993 (Oscar Ruggeri amongst the trophy, July 4, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 2-Mexico 1) |
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (Oscar Ruggeri amongst the trophy, July 4, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 2-Mexico 1) |
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Photo From: kicker_WM-Sonderheft_1994 (Mexico squad, July 4, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 2-Mexico 1) |
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (Argentina squad, July 4, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 2-Mexico 1) |
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Photo From: Calcio 2000, Issue 21, July 1999 (Argentina squad in addition to Oscar Ruggeri, July 4, 1993, Copa America, Argentine Republic 2-Mexico 1) |
Pele in addition to Tele Santana, amidst others, criticized Carlos Alberto Parreira’s determination to acre a weakened team. Santana believed Parreira’s strategy of using 3 dissimilar squads foe 3 dissimilar competitions (US Cup, Copa America, World Cup qualifiers) “could alone un-motivate players”.
For Pele, the Copa America would have got been the “ideal grooming for the World Cup qualifiers”.
The integration of USA in addition to United Mexican States had worked good in addition to this tradition has continued to this day.
Needless to say, at that topographic point were some criticisms concerning the Tournament.
The oestrus of 11:00 AM kickoff fourth dimension to accommodate Television did non improve performances, coupled amongst playing matches at high height that virtually all teams complained about.
Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Goycoechea stated “In this affair nosotros are marionettes for Television”.
Most Nations did non ship their strongest squads (save the Ecuadorian hosts) every bit they had their minds on the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Argentina presented a rigid squad but clearly were saving themselves for the World Cup qualifiers.
Stars such every bit Francescolli, Sosa, Zamorano, Asprilla, either did non demo upwards or came spell the Tournament was good underway. Ivan Zamorano arrived on a Mon in addition to left on that Fri next Chile’s elimination.
Conmebol in addition to the Federations could have got demanded unusual clubs to release players per FIFA regulations, but inwards most cases chose non to. They either did non desire to jeopardize the private players chances amongst their employers, every bit good every bit non wanting to harm chances for hereafter transfers to Europe (and much needed cash).
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (Ecuador President Sixto Duran Ballen) |
Ecuador President Sixto Duran Ballen was criticized for showing lukewarm involvement to the sport but “converting” in addition to exploiting the Tournament for political expediency.
Ticket prices inwards full general were considered also high for the average Ecuadorian.
This may have got been the argue why the stadium was alone one-half total for the Final (though many also believed it was also because the hosts did non qualify for the Final).
The Brazilian Federation demanded the Copa America to live played every 4 years to avoid fixture congestion similar this detail year, but Conmebol refused in addition to confirmed that at to the lowest degree until the twelvemonth 2000, the 2 twelvemonth intervals would live the rule.
The side yesteryear side Copa America was laid to bring identify inwards Uruguay inwards 1995.
Note:
1-All star squad Libero, Issue 11, 1993 (IFFHS) source
Goalkeeper: Sergio Goycochea (Argentina)
Defenders: Cafu (Brazil), Luis Capurro (Ecuador), Oscar Ruggeri (Argentina), Ramon Ramirez (Mexico)
Midfielders: Palhinha (Brazil), Alberto Gracia Aspe (Mexico), Carlos Valderrama (Colombia), Alex Aguinaga (Ecuador)
Strikers: Gabriel Batistuta (Argentina), Luis Alberto Alves ‘Zague’ (Mexico)
Reserve:
Jorge Campos (Mexico), Luis Herrera (Colombia), Claudio Suarez (Mexico), Fernando Redondo (Argentina), Jose Del Solar (Peru), Diego Simeone (Argentina), Freddy Rincon (Colombia), Luis Muller (Brazil)
2-Team of the Tournament every bit chosen yesteryear Journalists:
Goalkeeper: Sergio Goycochea (Argentina)
Defenders: Cafu (Brazil), Luis Capurro (Ecuador), Oscar Ruggeri (Argentina), Percy Olivares (Peru)
Midfielders: Nixon Carcelen (Ecuador), Jose Del Solar (Peru), Freddy Rincon (Colombia), Alex Aguinaga (Ecuador)
Strikers: Adolfo Valencia (Colombia), Luis Muller (Brazil)
3-Players of the Tournament every bit chosen yesteryear ‘France Football’ Magazine:
Goalkeepers: Jorge Campos (Mexico), Sergio Goycochea (Argentina), Jacinto Espinoza (Ecuador), Miguel Miranda (Peru)
Defenders: Cafu, Valber (Brazil), Oscar Ruggeri (Argentina), Carlos Muñoz, Luis Capurro (Ecuador), Gabriel Mendoza (chile), Luis Perea (Colombia), Ramon Ramirez (Mexico)
Midfielders: Palhinha (Brazil), Jose Del Solar (Peru), Alex Aguinaga, Nixon Carcelen (Ecuador), Tab Ramos (USA), Luis Garcia Aspe (Mexico), Carlos Valderrama, Freddy Rincon (Colombia), Marco Antonio Etcheverry (Bolivia)
Strikers: Jose Dolguetta (Venezuela), Adolfo Valencia (Colombia), Luis Muller (Brazil), Eduardo Hurtado, Ney Raúl Avilés (Ecuador), Roberto Cabanas (Paraguay), Richard Zambrano, Jose Luis Sierra (Chile) Luis Alberto Alves ‘Zague, Hugo Sánchez (Mexico)
4-The ‘Fair Play’ winners were Republic of Ecuador followed yesteryear Mexico.
5-A turn a profit of £550,000 was reported.
This amount was to live divided:
30% hosts Republic of Ecuador
10% Conmebol
70% balance of the Nations
The winners were to have a prize of £300,000, spell the runner-ups were to have £220,000. The losing semifinalists were to have £69,000 each.
The balance of the Nations were to have £28,000 each.
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (Political cartoon featuring Republic of Ecuador President Sixto Duran Ballen) |
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (Political cartoon featuring Republic of Ecuador President Sixto Duran Ballen) |
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (Political cartoon featuring Republic of Ecuador President Sixto Duran Ballen) |
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (Political cartoon featuring Republic of Ecuador President Sixto Duran Ballen) |
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (Political cartoon featuring Republic of Ecuador President Sixto Duran Ballen) |
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (Political cartoon featuring Republic of Ecuador President Sixto Duran Ballen) |
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Photo From: Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 4, September 1993 (Political cartoon featuring Republic of Ecuador President Sixto Duran Ballen) |
References:
El Grafico Number 3846, 1993
El Grafico Number 3847, 1993
El Grafico Number 3848, 1993
Soccer International, Volume 4, Issue 9, September 1993
El Grafico, Historia de la seleccion Argentina, 1992-1997
France Football, Issue 2463, June 22, 1993
France Football, Issue 2464, June 29, 1993
France Football, Issue 2465, July 6, 1993
Historia de la Copa America
Libero, Issue 11, 1993 (IFFHS)
Onze-Mondial, Hors Serie 16, May 1994
Onze-Mondial, Issue 55, August 1993
Seleccao Brasileira -90 Anos 1914-2004, Authors Antonio Carlos Napoleao, Roberto Assaf
World Soccer, August 1993
World Soccer, September 1993