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Going into the final, Uruguay were undoubtably favourites, but Paraguay boring their way to a penalty shoot-out win was looking all too inevitable based on the rest of the tournament. Thankfully, the game was entertaining and Uruguay deservedly won their 15th Copa America.
Having dispensed with hosts Argentina, Uruguay went into their semi-final against Peru having to switch up their style. Previously, they had defended resolutely to contain Argentina, but here, as favourites, it was Oscar Tabarez's side who would have to attacking control. Which they did, albeit with some help from the Peruvians.
Hosts Argentina crash out of the 43rd Copa America on penalties despite having a man advantage for 50 minutes.
Although what was mostly a dead rubber between Chile and Peru had already made sure Uruguay could not win the group, Oscar Tabarez's men needed a win against an understrength Mexico side to ensure they progressed onto the next round.
Like yesterday's clash between Argentina and Colombia, this match up is the glamour tie of the group. Oscar Tabarez's outside favourite Uruguay against Claudio Borghi's ultra-attacking Chile side would hopefully light up the already interesting Group C.
With big hitters Argentina and Brazil distinctly unimpressive in their opening games of the 43rd Copa America, everyone was looking to Uruguay to reset the pace of the tournament. They didn't.
Before Germany kick off their semi-final against Spain, they may wish to take a look at their footballing history. Looking through their World Cup wins you could be forgiven for thinking they've rained on the parades of some of the best sides to have graced the game. This should act as a warning to DieMannschaft; their previous teams have proven that the best team doesn't necessarily win. In this vein of thinking, I look at who are the best teams never to win the World Cup.
