Imagine my surprise when I tuned in a few minutes into Argentina's first Copa America match to see the US ahead 1-0. I rubbed my eyes. Could it be? That's imposs... GOOOOOOOLLLLL! Crespo!That's better. OK, it's 1-1 and soon the spanking shall commence. Not as soon as I expected. The first half ended and the score was still tied at 1-1.
I hope the US side thoroughly enjoyed their first-half success against the 5th-ranked Argentines. They would not fare as well in the second half. Reality stepped onto the field.
It sure was good seeing all the guys together again. I have to admit, Crespo looked much better with the long hair that he sported in the World Cup. It fit him. He seems a bit too civilized-looking in that neat, short cut. Regardless of his hair, he's still an awesome striker, scoring two goals. Cambiasso has apparently given up on hair altogether and completely shaved his head. Tevez, well, he's still The Unfrozen Caveman Striker. He got in on the fun when he went in for Messi and scored the final goal in the 4-1 rout. I expect Messi will make things happen throughout the tournament - and for many years to come as he's only 19.
The Albiceleste has a good chance to go all the way in this Copa America. Sportsbook.com has posted soccer betting odds on Copa America 2007:
- Argentina.... 7/4
Brazil.... 7/4
Uruguay.... 10/1
Mexico.... 8/1
Venezuela.... 16/1
Colombia.... 16/1
Chile.... 20/1
Paraguay.... 20/1
USA.... 25/1
Ecuador.... 40/1
Peru.... 50/1
Bolivia.... 150/1
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