Copa America-Part Three (1989)
November 13, 2019
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In the piece of cake 80s, CONMEBOL members had decided to agree the Copa America every 2 years, rotating from host to host. For the 1989 edition, Brazil were selected equally the hosts. The in conclusion fourth dimension they had this duty was dorsum inwards 1949, which was also the in conclusion fourth dimension Brazil had won the Copa America. This was remarkable given that inwards that catamenia they had won the World Cup 3 times. The 1987 Edition of the Copa America inwards Argentine Republic had been criticized for its scheme as well as format that had manifested inwards a depression turnout.
The format of this 1989 Copa would live revised from previous years. The 10 teams would live separated inwards 2 Groups of 5 teams. They would play i some other inwards a round-robin format. The top 2 teams inwards each Group would as well as then live placed inwards a Final Group of iv teams (once in i lawsuit again round-robin) as well as the winner would live decided on points. The Final Group concept was really similar to the 1950 World Cup, also inwards Brazil. Given how that had turned out, it was surprising that the Brazilian organizers had decided on this item format.
Many hoped that this novel format would generate to a greater extent than involvement alongside teams as well as peculiarly fans as well as growth competition.
This contest was also to live played only less than a twain of months from World Cup 1990 Qualifiers inwards the percentage as well as many Managers viewed this Copa equally an ideal preparation for the to a greater extent than of import objective of World Cup qualification.
This of course, did non concern the defending World Cup Champions Argentina. However, Argentine Republic Manager Carlos Bilardo viewed the Copa equally his in conclusion run a jeopardy for Argentine Republic to play as well as participate inwards a competitive trend earlier the next year’s World Cup.
As e'er everything nearly Argentine Republic depended on the shape (mental equally good equally physical) of Diego Maradona, the greatest exercise musician on the planet.
Going into this Tournament, in that location were rumors of his impending transfer from Napoli to French fellowship Olympique Marseille of ambitious President Bernard Tapie.
Despite beingness victorious inwards the UEFA Cup, his terminate of the flavor with Napoli had ended on a sour bill as well as he had given indications that he was fed upwards with pressures of the Serie Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 as well as would welcome a alter of scenery.
Other 1986 regulars as well as veterans were soundless exercise of Bilardo’s plans, such equally Jorge Burruchaga, Nery Pumpido, Giusti, Clausen, Brown as well as Oscar Ruggeri.
A 1982 World Cup veteran, Gabriel Calderon had made his means dorsum into Bilardo’s plans after a practiced flavor at Paris St. Germain.
There were also a number of immature upwards as well as coming players who were seen equally the futurity of Argentinean football, alongside them: Caniggia, Troglio, Sensini as well as Balbo.
Uruguay were at nowadays nether the command of Oscar Washington Tabarez. Like his predecessors he relied upon the likes of Enzo Francescolli, Ruben Sosa, Ruben Paz, Hugo De Leon as well as Antonio Alzamendi.
Much was expected of Republic of Colombia as well as Republic of Chile who had impressed inwards the in conclusion Copa. Like Argentina, they were the alone Nations that had retained their managers from the in conclusion Edition. Republic of Colombia Manager Pacho Maturana relied on the talents of Carlos Valderrama as well as the goalkeeper-sweeper Rene Higuita.
Chile Manager Orlando Aravena was theme on his impressive Captain as well as goalkeeper Roberto Rojas inwards a side that included a number of players based abroad.
Although they had to produce without Ivo Basay, who was non released past times French Club Stade Reims. Others missing were Jorge Aravena, Hugo Rubio as well as Ivan Zamorano.
Paraguay had qualified at the in conclusion World Cup, but had a disappointing Copa the in conclusion fourth dimension around. They were missing foreign-based players such equally Roberto Cabanas (Brest), Julio Cesar Romero (Barcelona), Jorge Nunes (Deportivo Cali) as well as goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert (Real Zaragoza).
It had been reported that their squad had been preparation together inwards preparations for this Copa for equally much equally fourteen months.
Ecuador had appointed Yugoslavian Manager Dusan Draskovic inwards hopes of improving from in conclusion fourth dimension around.
Not much was expected of Republic of Peru (in decline) as well as Republic of Bolivia as well as Venezuela, the weakest squad on the continent.
The chief talking point, needless to say, was nearly the dry reason of affairs of the Brazilian National Team. They had appointed Sebastiao Lazaroni inwards the novel twelvemonth (January 15th, 1989). His appointment had been really controversial equally he was openly advocating for a to a greater extent than European (defensive) trend of play as well as tactics as well as a suspension from ‘Jogo Bonito’ (that he felt was out-dated). He believed with their traditional tactics they had won null for nearly 20 years as well as were lagging behind Europe as well as could non hope to win a futurity World Cup unless they adapted to novel modern European trend of play that emphasized on a potent defense.
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Photo From: Triunfo northward 164 24-07-1989 (Lazaroni) |
He had selected by as well as large home-based players inwards friendlies. He had only taken Brazil on a disastrous tour of Europe that had yielded losses against Kingdom of Denmark (0-4), Sweden (1-2) as well as Switzerland (0-1). Lazaroni was eager to attempt out his tactics with to a greater extent than experienced players (some of whom were playing inwards Europe) inwards the Copa.
Lazaroni decided that Brazil would play with a Libero as well as 2 stoppers as well as 2 exterior backs (5-3-2 formation). For Lazaroni, the exterior backs would have got a exercise inwards going forrad as well as creating chances.
Mauro Galvao would live Lazaroni’s Libero despite non playing the seat at his club.
Lazaroni was hampered with a number of absences. His foremost choice equally correct back, the Flamengo defender Jorginho, equally good as, Team captain as well as veteran striker Careca of Napoli, would immature lady the Tournament through injuries.
In addition, defenders Julio Cesar as well as Carlos Mozer were non released past times their French clubs Montpellier as well as Olympique Marseille respectively.
Torino based striker Luis Muller arrived alone 3 days earlier the start of the Copa. Lazaroni judged him non cook for the Copa as well as notified that he would select him for the World Cup Qualifiers (starting July 30th). Muller left the squad inwards anger.
Careca as well as Muller’s absence had forced Lazaroni to call-up Baltazar (the top goalscorer inwards Kingdom of Spain with Atletico Madrid) as well as Charles of Bahia. Many Rio newspapers referred to the selection of Charles equally a ‘diplomatic telephone yell upwards up’, since Brazil were based there.
It was the selection of Charles that would threaten to derail non alone Lazaroni’s plans but his employment.
Brazil were to play their foremost 3 matches of their Group at Salvador inwards Bahia.
They were inwards Group Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 along with Paraguay, Colombia, Republic of Peru as well as Venezuela.
Lazaroni had requested the selection of 24 players, but CONMEBOL would authorize alone 20 players for the First Round as well as 24 players inwards the Final Round.
This forced Lazaroni to eliminate players from the foremost circular as well as Charles was i of those.
This conclusion would have got a profound number on the National Team for the relaxation of their remain at Bahia, equally the locals turned on the National Team.
Bahia’s President genuinely went to Hotel Quatro Rodas where the National Team were stationed as well as took away Charles. He furthermore declared that Lazaroni’s days equally National Team Manager were numbered.
A local Television station fanned the flames fifty-fifty farther past times editing a montage of Charles, showing him how his National Team colleagues inwards matches would snub him. The Television Station also went on to refer to the Brazil Federation (CBF) equally bandits as well as Mafioso.
Their foremost stand upwards for was vs. Venezuela on July 1st. The stand upwards for was to live played after the opening Match of the Tournament that saw Paraguay defeat Republic of Peru inwards convincing fashion (5-2) at the same venue.
Paraguay’s teenage exercise musician Gustavo Neffa stood out as well as became i of the revelations of this Tournament.
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Photo From: French Republic Football, Issue 2258, July 18, 1989 (July 1, 1989, Copa America, Paraguay 5-Peru 2) |
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Photo From: French Republic Football, Issue 2258, July 18, 1989 (July 1, 1989, Copa America, Paraguay 5-Peru 2) |
To present their discontent earth stayed away (the 90,000 capacity stadium was barely full) as well as those who did attend vented their anger at the Brazilian Team for non selecting their local hero Charles.
Fans threw projectiles on the acre to such an extent that the 2 teams were unable to have got the Official squad photos. The Brazilian substitutes sitting inwards the VIP stands were relentlessly heckled as well as were forced to leave.
As far equally matters on the field, Lazaroni was unable to include Aldair inwards defense, equally he was ill, he thence included Andre Cruz. In Jorginho’s absence, Mazinho started at correct dorsum as well as he would proceed to live i of the revelations of the Copa.
The Venezuelans were expected to lose as well as lined upwards inwards a defensive formation of 4-2-2-2.
Brazil took the atomic number 82 inwards the 2nd infinitesimal through a long-range shot past times Bebeto (under a chorus of boos).
In the 12th minute, Brazil lost Tita to injury (he would immature lady the relaxation of the Tournament). He was replaced past times Paulo Silas.
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Photo From: Foot Magazine, Issue 96, Oct 1989 (Romario, July 1, 1989, Copa America, Brazil 3-Venezuela 1) |
In the 36th minute, Bebeto was fouled past times Venezuela goalkeeper inwards the box as well as was injured inwards the process. He held on until halftime, but after the suspension was replaced past times Baltazar.
Geovani scored from the ensuing punishment boot to double Brazil’s lead.
In the 57th minute, Ricardo set upwards Baltazar for Brazil’s third.
Venezuela pulled a goal dorsum through Carlos Maldonado inwards the 63rd minute. This was Venezuela’s foremost ever goal vs. Brazil. Unbeknown at the time, this would also plough out to live the first, in conclusion as well as alone goal that Brazil conceded inwards the Tournament.
Maldonado’s goal genuinely received the most thank you lot from the hostile crowd.
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Photo From: French Republic Football, Issue 2257, July 11, 1989 (Bebeto, July 1, 1989, Copa America, Brazil 3-Venezuela 1) |
Venezuela’s Argentinean Manager Carlos Horacio Moreno was surprised of Lazaroni’s tactics. He said "We were expecting an avalanche, but Brazil had to a greater extent than defenders than attackers. Too modern for my taste."
Afterwards Bebeto showed his discontent at the reception, that he described worse than on a unusual soil. It was peculiarly hurtful to him, since he was born inwards Bahia.
Along with Bebeto, Ricardo as well as Branco had impressed the most, spell a somewhat unfit Romario disappointed.
But Brazil’s greatest disappointment had been Geovani. He was beingness built upwards equally Brazil’s side past times side nifty hope (and on his means to Italy to Bologna). He would proceed to live Brazil’s biggest flop at the Copa, but for the fourth dimension beingness Lazaroni would persevere with him.
An interesting aspect of this stand upwards for was Carlos Dunga as well as Renato’s trek from Italy to larn inwards at the match. They had played inwards a UEFA Cup qualification match. Dunga’s Fiorentina had defeated Renato’s AS Roma (1-0). After the stand upwards for they drove together from Perugia to Milan to have got a bird to Rio. At 5 AM Rio time, they boarded some other bird to Salvador. In the end, after they arrived, they both sat on the bench.
The side past times side circular of matches inwards the Group was 2 days after on July 3rd. Republic of Colombia predictably defeated Venezuela (4-2). Goalkeeper Rene Higuita scored their fisrt goal from a punishment kick. The punishment boot had been awarded after Luis Camacaro had fouled Carlos Hoyos inwards the box.
Venezuela’s both goals were scored past times Carlos Maldonado (his personal 3rd inwards the Copa).
Brazil took on Republic of Peru in i lawsuit once again inwards a hostile atmosphere. Lazaroni had Aldair dorsum as well as started with him. He took out Mazinho to acre Napoli’s Ricardo Alemao. Carlos Dunga started inwards midfield along with Geovani who in i lawsuit once again would have got a disappointing match. Brazil were disappointing equally a whole as well as the stand upwards for ended scoreless.
The stand upwards for was interrupted at the 46th infinitesimal due to lite failure that lasted 27 minutes.
Near the terminate of the match, Republic of Peru goalkeeper Jesús Purizaga was sent off after retaliating against Renato.
Such was the reception that Lazaroni was cook to play the side past times side stand upwards for at Recife (for a improve acre as well as crowd).
Two days after (July 5th), Republic of Peru as well as Venezuela played inwards a (1-1) tie. Once in i lawsuit again Maldonado scored for Venezuela (4th goal). On the same day, Paraguay defeated a disappointing Republic of Colombia (1-0) with Neffa setting upwards Mendoza’s winner inwards the 51st minute.
Paraguay followed upwards with some other win 2 days after (July 7th) vs. Venezuela (3-0) to qualify for the Final Round. Paraguay’s newfound star Gustavo Neffa opened the scoring, followed past times a double strike past times Buenaventura Ferreira.
Later that day, Brazil took on Republic of Colombia in i lawsuit once again nether constant abuse from their ain ‘fans’.
Lazaroni started with Renato as well as Baltazar instead of Bebeto as well as Romario.
Romario had been so unfit as well as out of shape that he himself had asked non to play. According to him, it was the foremost fourth dimension ever that he had made such a request.
Lazaroni also started for the in conclusion fourth dimension with Alemao inwards defense forcefulness as well as the ever-disappointing Goevani inwards midfield.
The stand upwards for in i lawsuit once again ended inwards a scoreless draw that satisfied neither team.
These matches were also the in conclusion ones at Salvador. For the in conclusion circular of matches inwards this Group, the teams relocated to Recife.
For Brazil moving to Recife was a welcome alter equally they finally were to have the dwelling identify back upwards as well as world encouragement that they needed.
On July 9th, Republic of Colombia tied Republic of Peru (1-1) to larn out from the Tournament.
The local crowd applauded Republic of Peru equally they could aid eliminate Colombia.
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Photo From: French Republic Football, Issue 2258, July 18, 1989 (July 9, 1989, Copa America, Republic of Colombia 1-Peru 1) |
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Photo From: Official Match Programme, England v Uruguay, 1990 (Carlos Valderrama, July 9, 1989, Copa America, Republic of Colombia 1-Peru 1) |
Brazil were to have got on already qualified Paraguay. Paraguay fielded a reserve side to relaxation its starters.
Canete, Mendoza, Ferrerira, Guasch, Delgado as well as Fernandez were all rested. Torrales as well as Gustavo Neffa were the alone starters who played.
It had been reported that the pair had played inwards their previous stand upwards for spell on ephedrine. They were eventually cleared of the charges.
Brazil fielded what would larn its set lineup for the balance of the Copa.
Claudio Taffarel inwards the net, with a defensive shield of Mazinho as well as Branco equally exterior backs. The cardinal defenders were Ricardo, Aldair as well as Mauro Galvao.
The midfield consisted of Dunga, Silas (displacing the disappointing Geovani) as well as Valdo.
Finally inwards the attack, Lazaroni reconstituted the Bebeto as well as Romario duo.
Brazil, finally playing similar a practiced team, defeated Paraguay (2-0) with a double strike from Bebeto to qualify with Paraguay to the Final Round.
Bebeto scored the foremost inwards the 47th minute when a corner from left was headed across the goal towards him on the far post. His powerful shot was deflected into the internet past times Paraguay goalkeeper Ruiz Diaz. In the 83rd minute, he scored his second, side reason a cross from Mazinho from the correct side.
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Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Issue 7, August 1989 (Bebeto, July 9, 1989, Copa America, Brazil 2-Paraguay 0) |
In Group B, Argentina’s grouping contained rivals Uruguay along with Chile. Republic of Ecuador as well as Bolivia. This grouping was based at Goiânia as well as would play its matches at Estádio Serra Dourada.
Needless to say, wherever Maradona was in that location was a media circus surrounding him. His arrival was no different. He arrived with his wife, 2 children (a privilege afforded to no other player), personal doctor, physical trainer as well as a few friends (in total an entourage of to a greater extent than than 20 people). He was given iv suites at Goiânia’s alone 5 star Hotel. In the end, he chose to room upwards with goalkeeper Nery Pumpido.
A long flavor as well as the on-going transfer rumors would demeanour on his play as well as he would live a shadow of his commons self during this Tournament that possibly he wished he could have got skipped to larn a much-needed rest.
This Group started its matches on July 2nd with the Ecuador-Uruguay matchup.
Ecuador’s Team Captain Hamilton Cuvi was confident of a victory against the favored Uruguayans. He believed much progress had been made since 1987.
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Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Issue 7, August 1989 (July 2, 1989, Copa America, Republic of Ecuador 1-Uruguay 0) |
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Photo From: French Republic Football, Issue 2257, July 11, 1989 (July 2, 1989, Copa America, Republic of Ecuador 1-Uruguay 0) |
Uruguay were to immature lady Captain Enzo Francescolli as well as Jose Perdomo for the foremost 2 matches. The pair were suspended for beingness sent off inwards the Final of the 1987 Copa America.
The Surprising Republic of Ecuador side provided an upset when they scored the winning goal inwards the 88th through a counter attack. Cuvi launched Ney Aviles on the left wing. He crossed for Hermen Benitez to score the winning goal.
Ecuador Manager Dusan Draskovic stated, "No i expected us to play inwards a European style….My orientation was to compensate for the lack of science with stiff marking."
Uruguay Manager Oscar Washington Tabarez was unconcerned nearly the final result equally his objective was the 1990 World Cup qualifiers.
He also blamed the oestrus for their loss, since he had prepared the squad for 2 months inwards mutual depression temperature climates.
On the same day, Argentine Republic took on Chile. Both teams were missing a exercise musician from Castilian fellowship Real Betis. Argentine Republic goalkeeper Nery Pumpido as well as Republic of Chile forrad Patricio Yanez were non released equally Betis had a League match.
Pumpido’s absence gave an chance for Luis Islas to brand a rare start.
When asked how his squad would play, Republic of Chile director Orlando Aravena coyly responded ‘Red, Blue as well as White.’ (He was also the alone Manager that alone allowed Chilean journalists at his squad preparation sessions. Foreign journalists were barred).
In a ho-hum stand upwards for where Maradona seemed lethargic, Argentine Republic took the atomic number 82 as well as won (1-0) with a goal inwards the 56th minute. Roberto Rojas parried Pedro Troglio’s shot as well as Claudio Caniggia scored from the rebound.
Chile had opted to play with defensive tactics. They were so extra cautious that according to critics they made Argentine Republic human face ‘adventurous’.
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Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Issue 7, August 1989 (Claudio Caniggia, July 2, 1989, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Chile 0) |
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Photo From: El Grafico, 3639, 1989 (Diego Maradona, July 2, 1989, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Chile 0) |
Two days after (July 4th), Uruguay (still without Francescolli as well as Perdomo) got dorsum to winning ways past times defeating Republic of Bolivia (3-0) with a double strike from Santiago Ostolaza as well as i from Ruben Sosa.
Ostolaza opened the scoring inwards the 29th minute, when his long-range shot striking Republic of Bolivia goalkeeper Marco Barrero’s dorsum earlier going in.
In the 33rd minute, Jose Herera crossed from the correct side for Sosa to score the second.
Ostolaza scored his 2nd as well as Uruguay’s 3rd inwards the 59th infinitesimal past times heading inwards a corner.
On the same solar daytime Argentine Republic were in i lawsuit once again disappointing inwards a scoreless necktie with Ecuador. In fact they were lucky that Ecuador’s Jimmy Izquierdo missed a punishment boot inwards the 55th minute. Argentine Republic were soundless missing Pumpido as well as Islas started for the 2nd stand upwards for running. The Argentines also had Alfaro Moreno sent off nigh the end. Ecuador’s Luis Capurro was likewise sent off inwards the 2nd half.
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Photo From: El Grafico, 3640, 1989 (July 4, 1989, Copa America, Argentine Republic 0-Ecuador 0) |
After watching Argentina’s display, Republic of Chile Manager Orlando Aravena expressed some regret for his defensive tactics vs. Argentina. He said if he had known of Argentina’s shape he would have got taken to a greater extent than risks.
Two days after (July 6th), Republic of Ecuador missed a practiced chance to earn points past times beingness held scoreless past times Bolivia.
On the same day, the rematch of the 1987 Final took identify betwixt Uruguay as well as Chile.
After their stand upwards for vs. Argentina, Republic of Chile Captain as well as goalkeeper Roberto Rojas, along with Jaime Vera, had held a coming together with Manager Orlando Aravena.
They felt they had played equally good defensively vs. Argentine Republic as well as asked for a alter inwards tactics. Aravena replied that those who did non similar the tactics could render to Santiago.
Rojas stated that he would non leave of absence the squad, but left it upwards to Aravena if he soundless wanted to select him. Aravena replied such a possibility was out of the question, since Rojas was equally good valuable to him.
Perhaps, he should have got listened to his players, since with the same tactics; Uruguay defeated Republic of Chile (3-0). Uruguay made efficient exercise of counterattacking tactics. They had Francescolli as well as Perdomo inwards the lineup for the foremost time.
In the 44th minute, Sosa headed inwards a corner past times Alzamendi. In the 72nd minute, Alzamendi intercepted Vera’s transcend inwards midfield as well as ran through as well as scored.
In the 78th, Perdomo sent Sosa through on correct side, his cross reached Alzamendi but Rojas blocked him. Francescolli followed through to score.
Two days after (July 8th), Republic of Chile finally showed some hope past times defeating Republic of Bolivia (5-0) to maintain some hope.
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Photo From: Deporte Total northward 422 17-07-1989 (July 8, 1989, Copa America, Republic of Chile 5-Bolivia 0) |
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Photo From: Triunfo Nª 163 17-07-1989 (1) (July 8, 1989, Copa America, Republic of Chile 5-Bolivia 0) |
Argentina faced off against Uruguay on the same day. Argentine Republic at nowadays had starting goalkeeper Nery Pumpido dorsum inwards the squad. The Argentines played virtually the entire stand upwards for with 10 men after Oscar Ruggeri was sent off inwards the 16th infinitesimal after a foul on Francescolli.
Upon this incident, Bilardo asked Basualdo to grade Francescolli as well as assigned Troglio to driblet dorsum to grade Paz.
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Photo From: El Grafico 3640, 1989 (July 8, 1989, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Uruguay 0) |
Despite beingness a homo down, the Argentines withal won the stand upwards for past times taking the atomic number 82 inwards the 68th minute. From the middle, Maradona sent Caniggia through on left side. His shot from a narrow angle was touched past times Zeoli but could non halt it from going in.
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Photo From: French Republic Football, Issue 2258, July 18, 1989 (July 8, 1989, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Uruguay 0) |
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Photo From: El Grafico 3640, 1989 (Diego Maradona, July 8, 1989, Copa America, Argentine Republic 1-Uruguay 0) |
The Group was soundless undecided going into the in conclusion circular of matches (July 10th).
Chile needed 3 goals to advance but alone managed to defeat Republic of Ecuador (2-1). Despite beingness plane on points with both Republic of Ecuador as well as Uruguay, Uruguay edged ahead with superior goal difference.
Bolivia held Argentine Republic scoreless on the same day. Argentine Republic despite beingness unimpressive had won the Group, but had scored alone 2 goals inwards the process. Their defense forcefulness had held theatre as well as soundless unbreached inwards the Tournament.
The Final Group matches were all played at Rio’s Maracana Stadium.
The Traditional powers Brazil, Argentine Republic as well as Uruguay had made it along with a surprising Paraguay side.
On July 12th, Uruguay showed its plane past times defeating Paraguay (3-0). Once again, Uruguay were efficient inwards their exercise of counterattacks that Paraguay had no answer for.
In the 28th minute, Alzamendi picked upwards Sosa on the correct side. He dribbled some Fernandez, who had ventured out, as well as crossed for Francescolli to caput inwards empty net. In the 85th minute, Sosa on the correct side picked upwards Alzamendi to score the second. In the 90th minute, Alzamendi picked upwards Ruben Paz who crunch Fernandez i on one.
All goals were from counterattacks after Paraguay had lost possession.
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Photo From: Official Match Programme, England v Uruguay, 1990 (July 12, 1989, Copa America, Uruguay 3-Paraguay 0) |
The large stand upwards for followed this with Brazil taking on Argentina. Bilardo chose to leave of absence Maradona lonely upfront.
Brazil with an first-class Branco were inwards command as well as had grown inwards confidence at nowadays that the sense of Bahia was behind them.
In the 48th infinitesimal Brazil took the lead. Branco from the left side crossed to the correct side nigh postal service for Silas. He crossed dorsum into the box for Romario, who set it on for Bebeto to score a spectacular goal.
Minutes after inwards the 55th minute, Brazil doubled its lead. Jose Luis Brown attempted to clear but missed the ball. Romario pounced on it to score.
Romario after a hard start to the Tournament had at nowadays flora his shape only similar the relaxation of the team.
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Photo From: Triunfo Nª 163 17-07-1989 (Bebeto as well as Silas, July 12, 1989, Copa America, Brazil 2-Argentina 0) |
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Photo From: El Grafico, 3641, 1989 (July 12, 1989, Copa America, Brazil 2-Argentina 0) |
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Photo From: Foot Magazine, Issue 96, Oct 1989 (Carlos Dunga, July 12, 1989, Copa America, Brazil 2-Argentina 0) |
Two days after (July 14th), Uruguay as well as Argentine Republic faced i some other for the 2nd time, half-dozen days after their initial encounter.
By at nowadays Uruguay were to a greater extent than confident, spell Argentine Republic were uninspiring equally they were throughout the Tournament.
In the 37th minute, Uruguay took the atomic number 82 through Ruben Sosa. He intercepted Sensini’s hapless backpass as well as dribbled past times Pumpido.
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Photo From: El Grafico, 3641, 1989 (July 14, 1989, Copa America, Uruguay 2-Argentina 0) |
In the 81st minute, Sosa picked upwards a ball inwards midfield as well as raced towards goal. Despite pressure level from Batista, Sosa chipped the ball over Pumpido.
Maradona did provide a minute of brilliance, when he chipped a ball from the middle of the acre that striking the crossbar. It would live his alone noteworthy minute on the acre during the Copa.
Oscar Ruggeri was sent off inwards the 64th minute. He earned the distinction of beingness sent off inwards both of Argentina’s matches vs. Uruguay.
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Photo From: El Grafico, 3641, 1989 (July 14, 1989, Copa America, Uruguay 2-Argentina 0) |
Uruguay’s Hugo De Leon was surprised past times Argentina’s trigger-happy play inwards both their matches. He believed that if they had given one-half of the knocks that they received, one-half of their squad would have got been sent off.
On the same day, Brazil in i lawsuit once again met Paraguay days after defeating them (2-0) inwards Recife.
A rampant Brazilian side defeated the weaker Paraguayans with footling difficulty. In the 17th minute, Mazinho picked upwards Silas on correct side. He crossed for Bebeto who headed inwards the opener.
In the 53rd minute, Valdo picked upwards a ball inwards pump as well as set it for Bebeto on the border of box. Bebeto scored from a shot from only within the box.
In the 59th minute, Mazinho crossed from correct side for Romario to score the third.
Lazaroni surprisingly sent on Alemao to supervene upon Valdo for a to a greater extent than defensive formation to agree onto the lead. Many were surprised, equally a 4th goal would have got been to a greater extent than beneficial for Brazil inwards terms of goal difference.
Bebeto was i to phonation concern over the fact that some other goal was non scored to forcefulness Uruguay on the offensive inwards their concluding match.
Romario complemented his mark Delgado past times calling him a ‘good horse’.
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Photo From: Historia de la Copa America (Bebeto celebrating, July 14, 1989, Copa America, Brazil 3-Paraguay 0) |
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Photo From: Placar, Issue 997, July 28, 1989 (Mauro Galvao, July 14, 1989, Copa America, Brazil 3-Paraguay 0) |
Two days after (July 16th), Argentine Republic as well as Paraguay faced off to unopen their respective Tournaments. The stand upwards for was inconsequential equally neither squad had whatsoever hopes beyond finishing third.
Maradona preferred to skip this stand upwards for as well as watched it from his Hotel room. Bilardo experimented past times fielding iv novel players: Balbo, Monzon, Hernan Diaz as well as Giusti.
It was yet some other uneventful stand upwards for that ended inwards a scoreless tie. Paraguay had been slightly improve though Argentine Republic had a claim for a punishment boot after a Mendoza handball inwards the box.
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Photo From: Historia de la Copa America (Gustavo Neffa, July 16, 1989, Copa America, Argentine Republic 0-Paraguay 0) |
Onto the large stand upwards for betwixt Brazil as well as Uruguay that ironically took identify 39 years to the solar daytime of the 1950 World Cup ‘Final’, where Uruguay had dashed Brazil’s dreams.
The CBF had invited all survivors from 1950 for this match.
Lazaroni were desperate to win inwards forepart of their fans to terminate a trophy drought of nearly 20 years non to call a Copa America drought of xl years.
Lazaroni had chosen tactics to counter Uruguay’s counter attacking that had served them well. The black earlier the match, he set upwards a special coming together with Mazinho, Dunga as well as Branco inwards the squad Hotel to hash out how to counter Uruguay’s tactics as well as cutting off render to Sosa as well as Alzamendi.
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Photo From: Historia de la Copa America (Uruguay as well as Brazil squads, July 16, 1989, Copa America, Brazil 1-Uruguay 0) |
The stand upwards for was a cautious affair betwixt 2 potent sides. Brazil broke the deadlock early on inwards the 2nd half. In the 49th minute, after a one-two with Bebeto, Mazinho crossed from the correct side for Romario who headed inwards the winner.
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Photo From: Triunfo Nª 163 17-07-1989 (Romario’s goal, July 16, 1989, Copa America, Brazil 1-Uruguay 0) |
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Photo From: Placar, Issue 997, July 28, 1989 (Romario, July 16, 1989, Copa America, Brazil 1-Uruguay 0) |
Brazil held on as well as ended their trophy drought. Lazaroni’s tactics appeared to have got been vindicated. After the match, Lazaroni re-iterated his belief inwards a potent defense forcefulness past times stating that he preferred to win (1-0) rather than lose (4-5).
In the outset of the Copa, in that location was constant speculation of his sacking as well as replacement with Carlos Alberto Silva and/or Paulo Roberto Falcao. But at nowadays his seat was strengthened as well as he would remain inwards identify until the World Cup.
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Photo From: Historia de la Copa America (Lazaroni with the Copa America, July 16, 1989, Copa America, Brazil 1-Uruguay 0) |
Brazil had grown inwards confidence equally the Tournament had progressed as well as the squad appeared to have got adapted to Lazaroni’s defensive tactics. They had conceded alone i goal inwards the entire Tournament (in the really fisrt stand upwards for vs. Venezuela). The squad could alone larn stronger with the re-integration of Jorginho, Muller, Mozer as well as Careca.
Mazinho, despite beingness Jorginho’s replacement, had been i of Brazil’s successes. Lazaroni could telephone yell upwards upon a backbone with the likes of Taffarel, Branco, Bebeto, Romario, Dunga, etc.
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Photo From: Historia de la Copa America (Mazinho with the Copa America, July 16, 1989, Copa America, Brazil 1-Uruguay 0) |
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Photo From: Calcio 2000, Issue 21, July 1999 (Brazil captain Ricardo, July 16, 1989, Copa America, Brazil 1-Uruguay 0) |
Bebeto’s displays made him a transfer target; he was announced at Bayern Munich as well as Olympique Marseille, alongside others. In the terminate he joined Vasco da Gama from Flamengo.
His Flamengo teammate Aldair joined Benfica.
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Photo From: World Soccer, August 1989 (Valdo, July 16, 1989, Copa America, Brazil 1-Uruguay 0) |
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Photo From: World Soccer, August 1989 (Valdo as well as Alemao, July 16, 1989, Copa America, Brazil 1-Uruguay 0) |
Argentina were criticized for beingness equally good robotic as well as defensive with equally good many players flooding the midfield. However, Carlos Bilardo as well as FA President Julio Grondona were defiant against such charges. Bilardo would oftentimes dot out that since the World Cup many teams had adopted his tactics.
He felt past times 1990 with adequate preparation fourth dimension Argentine Republic would live ready.
Maradona had his withdraw heed elsewhere as well as Argentina’s fortunes paralleled his form, which explained the disappointing displays.
The Argentines blamed fatigue equally good for their displays. They felt they had played good inwards their foremost stand upwards for vs. Republic of Chile but starting the 2nd stand upwards for vs. Ecuador, they were already exhausted.
In addition, Maradona, Burruchaga as well as Oscar Ruggeri were all coming dorsum from injuries.
Uruguay had given a practiced occupation concern human relationship of themselves with an impressive Ruben Sosa. Most observers felt that the best exercise musician at this Copa was either Bebeto or Sosa.
Colombia had been a disappointment, but were clearly saving themselves for the World Cup qualifiers for which they succeeded.
Ecuador were the surprise of the Tournament. Holger Quinones, Fajrado, Aviles, Tenorio as well as Cuvi stood out as well as the director Dusan Draskovic’s move was praised.
Alex Aguinaga became foremost ever Ecuadorian to transfer abroad past times signing for Mexico’s Club America.
Just similar the 1987 Edition, the scheme was questioned past times most involved.
Transportation for Teams as well as Journalists was a meaning dot of criticism. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 local flying would commonly live 2 hours late. The Republic of Peru delegation were stranded at the airdrome for half-dozen hours when transferring from Salvador to Recife.
Peru FA President Josue Grande declared it was inadmissible to hold off so long inwards airports,as good equally the inadequate preparation facilities.
Paraguay fifty-fifty at i dot threatened to boycott the Final Round because of these issues.
Many managers such equally Oscar Washington Tabarez as well as Carlos Bilardo complained of the fatigue on players due to playing matches every 2 days.
The Teams that made the Final Group played 7 matches inwards a two-week period.
The dry reason of some of the pitches was also questioned. The acre at Salvador (Estádio da Fonte Nova) was so atrocious that Peru’s Julio Cesar Uribe declared that he had he lost 2 years of his life inwards each match.
The dry reason of that pitch hampered the technical play of Brazil as well as Colombia.
At Bahia, neither Official Teamsheets nor data on players were provided to the Press.
The stadium also did non have got plenty floodlights for matches at night.
This is non to mention, the hostile reception of the dwelling identify squad at that venue to protestation the exclusion of local exercise musician Charles.
Branco as well as Renato described the Bahia boycott equally infantile as well as immature.
At Goiânia, where Argentine Republic were based, the stadium organizers charged an entrance fee for earth to picket Maradona train. Upon hearing of this Maradona was furious as well as said ‘it’s scandalous, they should live reimbursed’.
The Grass at Goiânia’s venue (Estádio Serra Dourada) was also equally good high. Many players claimed it was hard to pass.
Telecommunications was also a job at Goiânia. It was nearly impossible to shipping data past times computer.
Many of the Teams’ National Anthems were played poorly or non at all as well as Official Team Photos prior to matches were poorly organized.
As far equally Maracana, the Press boxes had footling visibility.
Perhaps all these would explicate why Brazil were non chosen to host the 1994 World Cup that they were lobbying for.
As far equally doping control, it was decided 2 exam 2 players from each side. Strangely, their names were read out past times microphone during the actual matches.
Some of the testing came into question. In their foremost stand upwards for vs. Ecuador, Uruguay’s Pablo Bengoechea had fourteen milligrams of caffeine inwards his scheme (double the authorized). It turned out he had drank java for his urine exam as well as that was why in that location were traces of caffeine inwards his urine’. He was suspended for 2 years but alone for CONMEBOL competitions. He was eligible for the World Cup qualifiers as well as his fellowship Sevilla.
Paraguay’s Gustavo Neffa tested positive for Ephedrine next their stand upwards for vs. Venezuela. It was thought to live due to an fault past times Paraguay Team Doctor. He had prescribed medication for mutual depression temperature that contained ephedrine.
Many Paraguayans felt this incident with Neffa was foul play past times Brazilian Authorities to hamper their chances.
There was also some other incident, when the omnibus to have got the Paraguay squad preparation did non larn inwards as well as the squad were forced to have got 7 taxis.
Some of the players got lost as well as the preparation session was cancelled after 20 minutes. Some felt this was some other incident where the Brazilian government intervened to harm Paraguay’s chances.
Neffa did inwards the terminate produce goodness from this Tournament. Juventus acquired him as well as at in i lawsuit loaned him to Cremonese.
There were also many instances thefts as well as stolen coin reported. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 total of 11, 750 USA Dollars was stolen from the Republic of Bolivia squad from their residence at Hotel Samanbaia.
Venezuela Manager Carlos Moreno also disclosed that he was robbed of 1,800 USA Dollars spell on a beach.
A Uruguayan reporter was assaulted as well as his equipment valued at $10,000 was stolen.
In Rio, it was reported that taxi drivers overcharged journalists as well as fans for taking them from their hotels to the Maracana as well as the Police was helpless and/or unwilling to fighting such extortion. The prices varied from $50 to $60.
At Goiânia, the cost of using the telephone for the press was exorbitant. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 Chilean journalist, Juan Carlos Ulloa, ran upwards a mouth of $2,000 for iv 12-minute calls.
Despite all the off-field issues, the touchstone of play was inwards full general improve than the 1987 Edition. More goals were scored inwards to a greater extent than matches as well as possibly teams were sharper since the World Cup qualifiers were on the horizon.
The side past times side Copa America was to have got identify inwards 2 yhears fourth dimension at Republic of Chile inwards 1991.
Note:
1-Twenty South American journalists voted for the best players inwards the First Round inwards Group A, the results were:
Gustavo Neffa (Paraguay) best exercise musician with nine votes
Wilson Perez (Colombia) 6
Carlos Maldonando (Venezuela) 3
Branco, Bebeto (both Brazil), Rene Higuita (Colombia) 1
2-According to French Republic Football
Best playes inwards the Copa Amaerica:
Branco (Brazil) xxx stars
Ruben Sosa (Uruguay) 29
Mauro Galvao (Brazil) 27
Bebeto (Brazil), Javier Zeoli (Uruguay) 26
Gustavo Neffa (Paraguay) 25
Ricardo (Brazil), Claudio Taffarel (Brazil) 24
Jorge Guasch (Paraguay), Santiago Ostolaza (Uruguay) 23
Valdo (Brazil), Hugo de Leon, Jose Herrera (both Uruguay) 22
Sensini (Argentina), Aldair, Carlos Dunga, Mazinho (all Brazil), Rogelio Delgado, Roberto Fernandez, Julio Cesar Franco (all Paraguay) 21
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