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Brazil Hot Again at the Copa

Brasileiros stun favorite Argentina 3-0, win South American futbol final

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Jul 16, 2007 4:17 AM CDT

(Newser) – Despite missing playmakers Kaka and Ronaldinho and scuffling earlier in the tournament, Brazil got hot at the right time to upset old rivals Argentina and win its eighth Copa America, the second in a row. Argentina's freewheeling offense was disrupted by 37 fouls from its calculating, muscular opponent, and Brazil scored two in the first half to take control.

Argentina has scored 16 goals in its previous five games, while Brazil had lost to Mexico earlier in the bracket. Coach Dunga, who took over after Brazil's World Cup loss to France last year, rejoiced: "We came here to rescue the self-esteem of the Brazilian supporter, the worker ... whose only satisfaction is when Brazil wins."

Argentina's coach Alfio Basile gestures during a Copa America final soccer game against Brazil in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Sunday, July 15, 2007. (AP Photo/Roberto Candia)
Argentina's coach Alfio Basile gestures during a Copa America final soccer game against Brazil in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Sunday, July 15, 2007. (AP Photo/Roberto Candia)   (Associated Press)
Brazil's Daniel Alves, center, celebrates after scoring against Argentina during the Copa America final soccer game in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Sunday, July 15, 2007.  In background are Argentina's Javier Mascherano, left, and Gabriel Milito. (AP Photo/Marcelo Hernandez)
Brazil's Daniel Alves, center, celebrates after scoring against Argentina during the Copa America final soccer game in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Sunday, July 15, 2007. In background are Argentina's Javier...   (Associated Press)
Argentina's Juan Roman Riquelme, left, fights for the ball against Brazil's Juan, on the ground, and Josue during their Copa America final soccer game in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Sunday, July 15, 2007. (AP Photo/Claudio Cruz)
Argentina's Juan Roman Riquelme, left, fights for the ball against Brazil's Juan, on the ground, and Josue during their Copa America final soccer game in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Sunday, July 15, 2007. (AP...   (Associated Press)
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