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'''Group A of the [[Copa América Centenario]]''' consisted of hosts [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]], [[Colombia national football team|Colombia]], [[Costa Rica national football team|Costa Rica]], and [[Paraguay national football team|Paraguay]]. Matches began on 3 June and ended on 11 June 2016. All times are [[Eastern Time Zone|EDT]] ([[UTC−04:00|UTC−4]]).
'''Group A of the [[Copa América Centenario]]''' consisted of hosts [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]], [[Colombia national football team|Colombia]], [[Costa Rica national football team|Costa Rica]], and [[Paraguay national football team|Paraguay]]. Matches began on June 3 and ended on June 11, 2016. All times are [[Eastern Time Zone|EDT]] ([[UTC−04:00|UTC−4]]).


The United States and Colombia advanced to the quarter-finals.
The United States and Colombia advanced to the quarter-finals.
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<section begin=m1 />{{Football box
<section begin=m1 />{{Football box
|date={{Start date|2016|6|3|df=y}}
| date = {{Start date|2016|6|3}}
|time=21:30
| time = 9:30&nbsp;p.m.
|team1={{fb-rt|USA}}
| team1 = {{fb-rt|USA}}
|score={{score link|Copa América Centenario Group A#United States vs Colombia|0–2}}
| score = {{score link|Copa América Centenario Group A#United States vs Colombia|0–2}}
|report=[http://estadisticas.conmebol.com/html/v3/index.html?channel=deportes.futbol.copaamerica.260264 Report (CONMEBOL)]<br />[http://www.concacaf.com/category/copa-america-centenario/game-detail/260264 Report (CONCACAF)]
| report = [http://estadisticas.conmebol.com/html/v3/index.html?channel=deportes.futbol.copaamerica.260264 Report (CONMEBOL)]<br />[http://www.concacaf.com/category/copa-america-centenario/game-detail/260264 Report (CONCACAF)]
|team2={{fb|COL}}
| team2 = {{fb|COL}}
|goals1=
| goals1 =
|goals2=
| goals2 =
* [[Cristián Zapata|C. Zapata]] {{goal|8}}
*[[Cristián Zapata|C. Zapata]] {{goal|8}}
* [[James Rodríguez|Rodríguez]] {{goal|42|pen.}}
*[[James Rodríguez|Rodríguez]] {{goal|42|pen.}}
|stadium=[[Levi's Stadium]], [[Santa Clara, California|Santa Clara]]
| stadium = [[Levi's Stadium]], [[Santa Clara, California]]
|attendance=67,439<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.conmebol.com/en/colombia-opens-copa-america-centenario-win-over-us|title=Colombia opens the Copa America Centenario with win over the US|publisher=[[CONMEBOL]]|date=4 June 2016|access-date=4 June 2016}}</ref>
| attendance = 67,439<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.conmebol.com/en/colombia-opens-copa-america-centenario-win-over-us|title=Colombia opens the Copa America Centenario with win over the US|publisher=[[CONMEBOL]]|date=4 June 2016|access-date=4 June 2016}}</ref>
|referee=[[Roberto García Orozco]] ([[Mexican Football Federation|Mexico]])
| referee = [[Roberto García (referee)|Roberto García]] ([[Mexican Football Federation|Mexico]])
}}
}}<section end=m1 />
<section end="m1" />

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|CF ||'''8''' ||[[Clint Dempsey]]
|CF ||'''8''' ||[[Clint Dempsey]]
|-
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|LF ||'''7''' ||[[Bobby Wood (soccer)|Bobby Wood]] || || {{suboff|66}}
|LF ||'''7''' ||[[Bobby Wood]] || || {{suboff|66}}
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|colspan=3|'''Substitutions:'''
|colspan=3|'''Substitutions:'''
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|LB ||'''19'''||[[Farid Díaz]]
|LB ||'''19'''||[[Farid Díaz]]
|-
|-
|CM ||'''13'''||[[Sebastián Pérez Cardona|Sebastián Pérez]] || || {{suboff|86}}
|CM ||'''13'''||[[Sebastián Pérez (footballer, born 1993)|Sebastián Pérez]] || || {{suboff|86}}
|-
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|CM ||'''16'''||[[Daniel Alejandro Torres|Daniel Torres]]
|CM ||'''16'''||[[Dani Torres (Colombian footballer)|Dani Torres]]
|-
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|RM ||'''11'''||[[Juan Cuadrado|Juan Guillermo Cuadrado]]
|RM ||'''11'''||[[Juan Cuadrado]]
|-
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|AM ||'''10'''||[[James Rodríguez]] ([[Captain (association football)|c]]) || || {{suboff|73}}
|AM ||'''10'''||[[James Rodríguez]] ([[Captain (association football)|c]]) || || {{suboff|73}}
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|MF ||'''5''' ||[[Guillermo Celis]] || || {{subon|73}}
|MF ||'''5''' ||[[Guillermo Celis]] || || {{subon|73}}
|-
|-
|MF ||'''6''' ||[[Carlos Sánchez Moreno|Carlos Sánchez]] || || {{subon|86}}
|MF ||'''6''' ||[[Carlos Sánchez (footballer, born 1986)|Carlos Sánchez]] || || {{subon|86}}
|-
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|FW ||'''17'''||[[Dayro Moreno]] || || {{subon|88}}
|FW ||'''17'''||[[Dayro Moreno]] || || {{subon|88}}
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'''Man of the Match:'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ca2016.com/matches/1|title=Match 1 : USA vs Colombia|publisher=[[Copa América Centenario]]|date=3 June 2016|access-date=3 June 2016}}</ref>
'''Man of the Match:'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ca2016.com/matches/1|title=Match 1 : USA vs Colombia|publisher=[[Copa América Centenario]]|date=3 June 2016|access-date=3 June 2016|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603080047/http://www.ca2016.com/matches/1|archivedate=3 June 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
<br />[[Cristián Zapata]] (Colombia)
<br />[[Cristián Zapata]] (Colombia)


'''[[Assistant referee (association football)|Assistant referees]]:'''<ref name="referees">{{cite web|url=http://www.ca2016.com/article/referee-assignments|title=Referee Assignments for Copa America Centenario Matches|publisher=[[Copa América Centenario]]|date=3 June 2016|access-date=3 June 2016}}</ref>
'''[[Assistant referee (association football)|Assistant referees]]:'''<ref name="referees">{{cite web|url=http://www.ca2016.com/article/referee-assignments|title=Referee Assignments for Copa America Centenario Matches|publisher=[[Copa América Centenario]]|date=3 June 2016|access-date=3 June 2016|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160627181222/http://www.ca2016.com/article/referee-assignments|archivedate=27 June 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
<br />José Luis Camargo ([[Mexican Football Federation|Mexico]])
<br />José Luis Camargo ([[Mexican Football Federation|Mexico]])
<br />Alberto Morín ([[Mexican Football Federation|Mexico]])
<br />Alberto Morín ([[Mexican Football Federation|Mexico]])
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===Costa Rica vs Paraguay===
===Costa Rica vs Paraguay===
The two teams had met in eight previous occasions, the last being a friendly in the [[Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica (2011)|Costa Rican national stadium]] on March 2015, resulting in a scoreless draw.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Altamirano|first1=Patricio|title=Selección de Costa Rica fue pura entrega en deslucido empate ante Paraguay|url=http://www.nacion.com/deportes/seleccion-nacional/Seleccion-Costa-Rica-exitoso-invicto_0_1477652350.html|accessdate=13 June 2016|work=[[La Nación (San José)|La Nación]]|date=26 March 2015}}</ref> In Copa América, both teams faced once, in a [[2004 Copa América|2004]] group stage match, won by Paraguay with a late [[Penalty kick (association football)|penalty kick goal]] scored by [[Julio dos Santos]].<ref name="El Comercio">{{cite news|title=Costa Rica empató 0-0 ante Paraguay en Orlando por Copa América|url=http://elcomercio.pe/deporte-total/copa-america-centenario-2016/costa-rica-vs-paraguay-vivo-online-directo-grupo-copa-america-noticia-1906575|accessdate=13 June 2016|work=[[El Comercio (Peru)|El Comercio]]|date=5 June 2016}}</ref>
The two teams had met in eight previous occasions, the last being a friendly in the [[Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica (2011)|Costa Rican national stadium]] in March 2015, resulting in a scoreless draw.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Altamirano|first1=Patricio|title=Selección de Costa Rica fue pura entrega en deslucido empate ante Paraguay|url=http://www.nacion.com/deportes/seleccion-nacional/Seleccion-Costa-Rica-exitoso-invicto_0_1477652350.html|accessdate=13 June 2016|work=[[La Nación (San José)|La Nación]]|date=26 March 2015}}</ref> In Copa América, both teams faced once, in a [[2004 Copa América|2004]] group stage match, won by Paraguay with a late [[Penalty kick (association football)|penalty kick goal]] scored by [[Julio dos Santos]].<ref name="El Comercio">{{cite news|title=Costa Rica empató 0-0 ante Paraguay en Orlando por Copa América|url=http://elcomercio.pe/deporte-total/copa-america-centenario-2016/costa-rica-vs-paraguay-vivo-online-directo-grupo-copa-america-noticia-1906575|accessdate=13 June 2016|work=[[El Comercio (Peru)|El Comercio]]|date=5 June 2016}}</ref>


Just as their previous friendly meeting, the game ended in a scoreless draw.<ref name="El Comercio" /> Costa Rican manager [[Óscar Ramírez (football manager)|Óscar Ramírez]] commented that it was "a two-faced match" and that "I would say we have lost two points".<ref>{{cite news|title=Óscar Ramírez cree que Costa Rica perdió dos puntos con Paraguay|url=http://www.marca.com/futbol/copa-america/2016/06/05/575379a1e2704eca148b4651.html|language=Spanish|accessdate=13 June 2016|work=[[Marca (newspaper)|Marca]]|date=5 June 2016}}</ref> Paraguay's manager [[Ramón Díaz]] also though that his team lost two points; he was also critical of the hour chosen for the game, commenting that "I would like to take the actual protagonists, the players, in consideration".<ref>{{cite news|title=Ramon Díaz, contra la prensa paraguaya: "Con mi experiencia sé cómo hay que llevar a los jóvenes"|url=http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1905862-ramon-diaz-contra-la-prensa-paraguaya-con-mi-experiencia-se-como-hay-que-llevar-a-los-jovenes|accessdate=13 June 2016|work=[[La Nación]]|date=4 June 2016|language=Spanish}}</ref>
Just as their previous friendly meeting, the game ended in a scoreless draw.<ref name="El Comercio" /> Costa Rican manager [[Óscar Ramírez (football manager)|Óscar Ramírez]] commented that it was "a two-faced match" and that "I would say we have lost two points".<ref>{{cite news|title=Óscar Ramírez cree que Costa Rica perdió dos puntos con Paraguay|url=http://www.marca.com/futbol/copa-america/2016/06/05/575379a1e2704eca148b4651.html|language=Spanish|accessdate=13 June 2016|work=[[Marca (newspaper)|Marca]]|date=5 June 2016}}</ref> Paraguay's manager [[Ramón Díaz]] also though that his team lost two points; he was also critical of the hour chosen for the game, commenting that "I would like to take the actual protagonists, the players, in consideration".<ref>{{cite news|title=Ramon Díaz, contra la prensa paraguaya: "Con mi experiencia sé cómo hay que llevar a los jóvenes"|url=http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1905862-ramon-diaz-contra-la-prensa-paraguaya-con-mi-experiencia-se-como-hay-que-llevar-a-los-jovenes|accessdate=13 June 2016|work=[[La Nación]]|date=4 June 2016|language=Spanish}}</ref>
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<section begin=m2 />{{Football box
<section begin=m2 />{{Football box
|date={{Start date|2016|6|4|df=y}}
| date = {{Start date|2016|6|4}}
|time=17:00
| time = 5:00&nbsp;p.m.
|team1={{fb-rt|CRC}}
| team1 = {{fb-rt|CRC}}
|score={{score link|Copa América Centenario Group A#Costa Rica vs Paraguay|0–0}}
| score = {{score link|Copa América Centenario Group A#Costa Rica vs Paraguay|0–0}}
|report=[http://estadisticas.conmebol.com/html/v3/index.html?channel=deportes.futbol.copaamerica.260265 Report (CONMEBOL)]<br />[http://www.concacaf.com/category/copa-america-centenario/game-detail/260265 Report (CONCACAF)]
| report = [http://estadisticas.conmebol.com/html/v3/index.html?channel=deportes.futbol.copaamerica.260265 Report (CONMEBOL)]<br />[http://www.concacaf.com/category/copa-america-centenario/game-detail/260265 Report (CONCACAF)]
|team2={{fb|PAR}}
| team2 = {{fb|PAR}}
|goals1=
| goals1 =
|goals2=
| goals2 =
|stadium=[[Camping World Stadium]], [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]]
| stadium = [[Camping World Stadium]], [[Orlando, Florida]]
|attendance=14,334<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2016/06/04/costa-rica-paraguay-copa-america-live-box-score-gamecast|title=Costa Rica, Paraguay draw 0–0 in Copa America; Waston sent off|publisher=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=4 June 2016|access-date=4 June 2016}}</ref>
| attendance = 14,334<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2016/06/04/costa-rica-paraguay-copa-america-live-box-score-gamecast|title=Costa Rica, Paraguay draw 0–0 in Copa America; Waston sent off|publisher=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=4 June 2016|access-date=4 June 2016}}</ref>
|referee=[[Patricio Loustau]] ([[Argentine Football Association|Argentina]])
| referee = [[Patricio Loustau]] ([[Argentine Football Association|Argentina]])
}}
}}<section end=m2 />
<section end="m2" />

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|CB ||'''19'''||[[Kendall Waston]] || {{sent off|0|90+4}}
|CB ||'''19'''||[[Kendall Waston]] || {{sent off|0|90+4}}
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|CB ||'''2''' ||[[Johnny Acosta]]
|CB ||'''2''' ||[[Jhonny Acosta]]
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|CB ||'''6''' ||[[Óscar Duarte (Costa Rican footballer)|Óscar Duarte]]
|CB ||'''6''' ||[[Óscar Duarte (Costa Rican footballer)|Óscar Duarte]]
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|GK ||'''1''' ||[[Justo Villar]] ([[Captain (association football)|c]])
|GK ||'''1''' ||[[Justo Villar]] ([[Captain (association football)|c]])
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|RB ||'''5''' ||[[Bruno Valdez]]
|RB ||'''5''' ||[[Bruno Valdez (footballer, born 1992)|Bruno Valdez]]
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|CB ||'''3''' ||[[Gustavo Gómez]]
|CB ||'''3''' ||[[Gustavo Gómez]]
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|LM ||'''21'''||[[Óscar Romero (footballer)|Óscar Romero]] || || {{suboff|70}}
|LM ||'''21'''||[[Óscar Romero (footballer)|Óscar Romero]] || || {{suboff|70}}
|-
|-
|CF ||'''7''' ||[[Jorge Benítez]] || {{yel|13}} || {{suboff|73}}
|CF ||'''7''' ||[[Jorge Benítez (Paraguayan footballer)|Jorge Benítez]] || {{yel|13}} || {{suboff|73}}
|-
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|CF ||'''19'''||[[Dario Lezcano]]
|CF ||'''19'''||[[Dario Lezcano]]
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'''Man of the Match:'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ca2016.com/matches/2|title=Match 2 : Costa Rica vs Paraguay|publisher=[[Copa América Centenario]]|date=4 June 2016|access-date=4 June 2016}}</ref>
'''Man of the Match:'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ca2016.com/matches/2|title=Match 2 : Costa Rica vs Paraguay|publisher=[[Copa América Centenario]]|date=4 June 2016|access-date=4 June 2016|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604180018/http://www.ca2016.com/matches/2|archivedate=4 June 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
<br />[[Gustavo Gómez]] (Paraguay)
<br />[[Gustavo Gómez]] (Paraguay)


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===United States vs Costa Rica===
===United States vs Costa Rica===
The two teams had met in thirty-three previous occasions, the last being a friendly held at the [[Red Bull Arena (New Jersey)|Red Bull Arena]] in [[Harrison, New Jersey]], won by the Costa Rican side with a lone goal by [[Joel Campbell]]. This marked the first time both teams faced each other in a competitive match outside of CONCACAF official competitions. Before the match, the President of the United States Soccer Federarion (USSF) [[Sunil Gulati]] was interviewed on the status of USA manager Jurgen Klinsmann, saying, "Results are what matter. Everyone understands that. Results of the last 18 months, overall, haven't been what we would have hoped for. Especially in the official competitions." Many pundits took this to mean that Klinsmann's job was in jeopardy.
The two teams had met in thirty-three previous occasions, the last being a friendly held at the [[Red Bull Arena (New Jersey)|Red Bull Arena]] in [[Harrison, New Jersey]], won by the Costa Rican side with a lone goal by [[Joel Campbell]]. This marked the first time both teams faced each other in a competitive match outside of CONCACAF official competitions. Before the match, the President of the United States Soccer Federarion (USSF) [[Sunil Gulati]] was interviewed on the status of U.S. manager Jurgen Klinsmann, saying, "Results are what matter. Everyone understands that. Results of the last 18 months, overall, haven't been what we would have hoped for. Especially in the official competitions." Many pundits took this to mean that Klinsmann's job was in jeopardy.


USA got off to a flying start, with [[Bobby Wood (soccer)|Bobby Wood]] drawing a penalty in the 9th minute that was converted by [[Clint Dempsey]]. Two other first half goals were scored by Wood and [[Jermaine Jones]], and the scoring was finished by [[Graham Zusi]] late in the 2nd half. Zusi's goal would prove crucial in the long run.
The United States got off to a flying start, with [[Bobby Wood]] drawing a penalty in the 9th minute that was converted by [[Clint Dempsey]]. Two other first half goals were scored by Wood and [[Jermaine Jones]], and the scoring was finished by [[Graham Zusi]] late in the 2nd half. Zusi's goal would prove crucial in the long run, with the United States going on to win the group on goal difference.


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| date = {{Start date|2016|6|7}}
|time=20:00
| time = 8:00&nbsp;p.m.
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| team1 = {{fb-rt|USA}}
|score={{score link|Copa América Centenario Group A#United States vs Costa Rica|4–0}}
| score = {{score link|Copa América Centenario Group A#United States vs Costa Rica|4–0}}
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| team2 = {{fb|CRC}}
|goals1=
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* [[Clint Dempsey|Dempsey]] {{goal|9|pen.}}
*[[Clint Dempsey|Dempsey]] {{goal|9|pen.}}
* [[Jermaine Jones|Jones]] {{goal|37}}
*[[Jermaine Jones|Jones]] {{goal|37}}
* [[Bobby Wood (soccer)|Wood]] {{goal|42}}
*[[Bobby Wood|Wood]] {{goal|42}}
* [[Graham Zusi|Zusi]] {{goal|87}}
*[[Graham Zusi|Zusi]] {{goal|87}}
|goals2=
| goals2 =
|stadium=[[Soldier Field]], [[Chicago]]
| stadium = [[Soldier Field]], [[Chicago, Illinois]]
|attendance=39,642<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.conmebol.com/en/back-brink-usa-4-costa-rica-0|title=Back from the brink: USA 4 Costa Rica 0|publisher=[[CONMEBOL]]|date=7 June 2016|access-date=7 June 2016}}</ref>
| attendance = 39,642<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.conmebol.com/en/back-brink-usa-4-costa-rica-0|title=Back from the brink: USA 4 Costa Rica 0|publisher=[[CONMEBOL]]|date=7 June 2016|access-date=7 June 2016}}</ref>
|referee=[[Roddy Zambrano]] ([[Ecuadorian Football Federation|Ecuador]])
| referee = [[Roddy Zambrano]] ([[Ecuadorian Football Federation|Ecuador]])
}}
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<section end="m9" />

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|CM ||'''13'''||[[Jermaine Jones]]
|CM ||'''13'''||[[Jermaine Jones]]
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|RW ||'''9''' ||[[Gyasi Zardes]]
|RF ||'''9''' ||[[Gyasi Zardes]]
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|CF ||'''8''' ||[[Clint Dempsey]] || || {{suboff|78}}
|CF ||'''8''' ||[[Clint Dempsey]] || || {{suboff|78}}
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|LW ||'''7''' ||[[Bobby Wood (soccer)|Bobby Wood]] || || {{suboff|70}}
|LF ||'''7''' ||[[Bobby Wood]] || || {{suboff|70}}
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|colspan=3|'''Substitutions:'''
|colspan=3|'''Substitutions:'''
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|CB ||'''6''' ||[[Óscar Duarte (Costa Rican footballer)|Óscar Duarte]]
|CB ||'''6''' ||[[Óscar Duarte (Costa Rican footballer)|Óscar Duarte]]
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|CB ||'''2''' ||[[Johnny Acosta]]
|CB ||'''2''' ||[[Jhonny Acosta]]
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|CB ||'''3''' ||[[Francisco Calvo]]
|CB ||'''3''' ||[[Francisco Calvo]]
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|RM ||'''7''' ||[[Christian Bolaños]]
|RM ||'''7''' ||[[Christian Bolaños]]
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|AM ||'''10'''||[[Bryan Ruiz]] ([[Captain (association football)|c]])
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|LM ||'''12'''||[[Joel Campbell]] || || {{suboff|46}}
|LM ||'''12'''||[[Joel Campbell]] || || {{suboff|46}}
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|AM ||'''10'''||[[Bryan Ruiz]] ([[Captain (association football)|c]])
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|CF ||'''21'''||[[Marco Ureña]] || || {{suboff|18}}
|CF ||'''21'''||[[Marco Ureña]] || || {{suboff|18}}
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'''Man of the Match:'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ca2016.com/matches/9|title=Match 9 : United States vs Costa Rica|publisher=[[Copa América Centenario]]|date=7 June 2016|access-date=7 June 2016}}</ref>
'''Man of the Match:'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ca2016.com/matches/9|title=Match 9 : United States vs Costa Rica|publisher=[[Copa América Centenario]]|date=7 June 2016|access-date=7 June 2016|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608173947/http://www.ca2016.com/matches/9|archivedate=8 June 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
<br />[[Jermaine Jones]] (United States)
<br />[[Jermaine Jones]] (United States)


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<br />Luis Vera ([[Ecuadorian Football Federation|Ecuador]])
<br />Luis Vera ([[Ecuadorian Football Federation|Ecuador]])
<br />'''[[Assistant referee (association football)#Fourth official|Fourth official]]:'''<ref name="referees"/>
<br />'''[[Assistant referee (association football)#Fourth official|Fourth official]]:'''<ref name="referees"/>
<br />[[Jhon Pitti]] ([[Panamanian Football Federation|Panama]])
<br />[[John Pitti]] ([[Panamanian Football Federation|Panama]])
<br />'''[[Assistant referee (association football)#Fifth official|Fifth official]]:'''<ref name="referees"/>
<br />'''[[Assistant referee (association football)#Fifth official|Fifth official]]:'''<ref name="referees"/>
<br />Gabriel Victoria ([[Panamanian Football Federation|Panama]])
<br />Gabriel Victoria ([[Panamanian Football Federation|Panama]])
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===Colombia vs Paraguay===
===Colombia vs Paraguay===
The two teams had met in forty-two previous occasions, the last being a [[2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)#Paraguay v Colombia|2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match]] held in Asunción, which the Colombian side won 2–1. In Copa América editions, they have not faced each other since a [[2007 Copa América]] group stage match, won by Paraguay 5–0.
The two teams had met in forty-two previous occasions, the last being a [[2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)#Paraguay v Colombia|2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match]] held in Asunción, which the Colombian side won 2–1. In Copa América editions, they had not faced each other since a [[2007 Copa América]] group stage match, won by Paraguay 5–0.


<section begin=m10 />{{Football box
<section begin=m10 />{{Football box
|date={{Start date|2016|6|7|df=y}}
| date = {{Start date|2016|6|7}}
|time=22:30
| time = 10:30&nbsp;p.m.
|team1={{fb-rt|COL}}
| team1 = {{fb-rt|COL}}
|score={{score link|Copa América Centenario Group A#Colombia vs Paraguay|2–1}}
| score = {{score link|Copa América Centenario Group A#Colombia vs Paraguay|2–1}}
|report=[http://estadisticas.conmebol.com/html/v3/index.html?channel=deportes.futbol.copaamerica.260273 Report (CONMEBOL)]<br />[http://www.concacaf.com/category/copa-america-centenario/game-detail/260273 Report (CONCACAF)]
| report = [http://estadisticas.conmebol.com/html/v3/index.html?channel=deportes.futbol.copaamerica.260273 Report (CONMEBOL)]<br />[http://www.concacaf.com/category/copa-america-centenario/game-detail/260273 Report (CONCACAF)]
|team2={{fb|PAR}}
| team2 = {{fb|PAR}}
|goals1=
| goals1 =
* [[Carlos Bacca|Bacca]] {{goal|12}}
*[[Carlos Bacca|Bacca]] {{goal|12}}
* [[James Rodríguez|Rodríguez]] {{goal|30}}
*[[James Rodríguez|Rodríguez]] {{goal|30}}
|goals2=
| goals2 =
* [[Víctor Ayala|Ayala]] {{goal|71}}
*[[Víctor Ayala|Ayala]] {{goal|71}}
|stadium=[[Rose Bowl (stadium)|Rose Bowl]], [[Pasadena, California|Pasadena]]
| stadium = [[Rose Bowl (stadium)|Rose Bowl]], [[Pasadena, California]]
|attendance=42,766<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.conmebol.com/en/colombia-defeats-paraguay-first-qualify|title=Colombia defeats Paraguay, first to qualify|publisher=[[CONMEBOL]]|date=8 June 2016|access-date=8 June 2016}}</ref>
| attendance = 42,766<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.conmebol.com/en/colombia-defeats-paraguay-first-qualify|title=Colombia defeats Paraguay, first to qualify|publisher=[[CONMEBOL]]|date=8 June 2016|access-date=8 June 2016}}</ref>
|referee=[[Héber Lopes]] ([[Brazilian Football Confederation|Brazil]])
| referee = [[Héber Lopes]] ([[Brazilian Football Confederation|Brazil]])
}}
}}<section end=m10 />
<section end="m10" />

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|LB ||'''19'''||[[Farid Díaz]]
|LB ||'''19'''||[[Farid Díaz]]
|-
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|CM ||'''13'''||[[Sebastián Pérez Cardona|Sebastián Pérez]] || || {{suboff|58}}
|CM ||'''13'''||[[Sebastián Pérez (footballer, born 1993)|Sebastián Pérez]] || || {{suboff|58}}
|-
|-
|CM ||'''16'''||[[Daniel Alejandro Torres|Daniel Torres]]
|CM ||'''16'''||[[Dani Torres (Colombian footballer)|Dani Torres]]
|-
|-
|RM ||'''11'''||[[Juan Cuadrado|Juan Guillermo Cuadrado]] || || {{suboff|87}}
|RM ||'''11'''||[[Juan Cuadrado]] || || {{suboff|87}}
|-
|-
|AM ||'''10'''||[[James Rodríguez]] ([[Captain (association football)|c]])
|AM ||'''10'''||[[James Rodríguez]] ([[Captain (association football)|c]])
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|GK ||'''1''' ||[[Justo Villar]] ([[Captain (association football)|c]])
|GK ||'''1''' ||[[Justo Villar]] ([[Captain (association football)|c]])
|-
|-
|RB ||'''5''' ||[[Bruno Valdez]]
|RB ||'''5''' ||[[Bruno Valdez (footballer, born 1992)|Bruno Valdez]]
|-
|-
|CB ||'''3''' ||[[Gustavo Gómez]]
|CB ||'''3''' ||[[Gustavo Gómez]]
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|DF ||'''20'''||[[Víctor Ayala]] || || {{subon|46}}
|DF ||'''20'''||[[Víctor Ayala]] || || {{subon|46}}
|-
|-
|FW ||'''7''' ||[[Jorge Benítez]] || || {{subon|46}}
|FW ||'''7''' ||[[Jorge Benítez (Paraguayan footballer)|Jorge Benítez]] || || {{subon|46}}
|-
|-
|FW ||'''9''' ||[[Antonio Sanabria]] || || {{subon|67}}
|FW ||'''9''' ||[[Antonio Sanabria]] || || {{subon|67}}
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{| width=50% style="font-size:90%"
{| width=50% style="font-size:90%"
|
|
'''Man of the Match:'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ca2016.com/matches/10|title=Match 10 : Colombia vs Paraguay|publisher=[[Copa América Centenario]]|date=7 June 2016|access-date=7 June 2016}}</ref>
'''Man of the Match:'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ca2016.com/matches/10|title=Match 10 : Colombia vs Paraguay|publisher=[[Copa América Centenario]]|date=7 June 2016|access-date=7 June 2016|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608174123/http://www.ca2016.com/matches/10|archivedate=8 June 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
<br />[[James Rodríguez]] (Colombia)
<br />[[James Rodríguez]] (Colombia)


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===United States vs Paraguay===
===United States vs Paraguay===
The two teams had met in six previous occasions, the last being a friendly held at [[LP Field]] in 2011, won by Paraguay with a lone goal by [[Óscar Cardozo]]. In Copa América, they have faced once, a Paraguayan 3–1 victory in a 2007 group stage match. USA scored first, once again from Clint Dempsey on a cross from [[Gyasi Zardes]]. It would be the only goal of the game, but USA would not win without difficulty.
The two teams had met in six previous occasions, the last being a friendly held at [[LP Field]] in 2011, won by Paraguay with a lone goal by [[Óscar Cardozo]]. In Copa América, they have faced once, a Paraguayan 3–1 victory in a 2007 group stage match. U.S. scored first, once again from Clint Dempsey on a cross from [[Gyasi Zardes]]. It would be the only goal of the game, but U.S. would not win without difficulty.


Early in the second half, DeAndre Yedlin was sent off following two yellow cards in quick succession, giving Paraguay a man advantage for almost 40 minutes. However, the United States defence held firm, mostly due to the efforts of [[John Brooks (soccer, born 1993)|John Brooks]] and [[Geoff Cameron]]. Following a shock victory by Costa Rica over Colombia, the United States ended up winning Group A.
Early in the second half, DeAndre Yedlin was sent off following two yellow cards in quick succession, giving Paraguay a man advantage for almost 40 minutes. However, the United States defense held firm, mostly due to the efforts of [[John Brooks (soccer, born 1993)|John Brooks]] and [[Geoff Cameron]]. Following a shock victory by Costa Rica over Colombia, the United States ended up winning Group A.


<section begin=m17 />{{Football box
<section begin=m17 />{{Football box
|date={{Start date|2016|6|11|df=y}}
| date = {{Start date|2016|6|11}}
|time=19:00
| time = 7:00&nbsp;p.m.
|team1={{fb-rt|USA}}
| team1 = {{fb-rt|USA}}
|score={{score link|Copa América Centenario Group A#United States vs Paraguay|1–0}}
| score = {{score link|Copa América Centenario Group A#United States vs Paraguay|1–0}}
|report=[http://estadisticas.conmebol.com/html/v3/index.html?channel=deportes.futbol.copaamerica.260281 Report (CONMEBOL)]<br />[http://www.concacaf.com/category/copa-america-centenario/game-detail/260281 Report (CONCACAF)]
| report = [http://estadisticas.conmebol.com/html/v3/index.html?channel=deportes.futbol.copaamerica.260281 Report (CONMEBOL)]<br />[http://www.concacaf.com/category/copa-america-centenario/game-detail/260281 Report (CONCACAF)]
|team2={{fb|PAR}}
| team2 = {{fb|PAR}}
|goals1=
| goals1 =
* [[Clint Dempsey|Dempsey]] {{goal|27}}
*[[Clint Dempsey|Dempsey]] {{goal|27}}
|goals2=
| goals2 =
|stadium=[[Lincoln Financial Field]], [[Philadelphia]]
| stadium = [[Lincoln Financial Field]], [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]
|attendance=51,041<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20160612_United_States_beats_Paraguay_1-0_at_Linc_to_advance_in_Copa_America.html|title=United States beats Paraguay 1-0 at Linc to advance in Copa America|last1=Narducci|first1=Marc|publisher=[[Philadelphia Media Network]]|date=11 June 2016|access-date=11 June 2016}}</ref>
| attendance = 51,041<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20160612_United_States_beats_Paraguay_1-0_at_Linc_to_advance_in_Copa_America.html|title=United States beats Paraguay 1-0 at Linc to advance in Copa America|last1=Narducci|first1=Marc|publisher=[[Philadelphia Media Network]]|date=11 June 2016|access-date=11 June 2016}}</ref>
|referee=[[Julio Bascuñán]] ([[Football Federation of Chile|Chile]])
| referee = [[Julio Bascuñán]] ([[Football Federation of Chile|Chile]])
}}
}}<section end=m17 />
<section end="m17" />

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|CF ||'''8''' ||[[Clint Dempsey]] || || {{suboff|49}}
|CF ||'''8''' ||[[Clint Dempsey]] || || {{suboff|49}}
|-
|-
|LW ||'''7''' ||[[Bobby Wood (soccer)|Bobby Wood]] || {{yel|71}} || {{suboff|85}}
|LW ||'''7''' ||[[Bobby Wood]] || {{yel|71}} || {{suboff|85}}
|-
|-
|colspan=3|'''Substitutions:'''
|colspan=3|'''Substitutions:'''
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|MF ||'''8''' ||[[Juan Rodrigo Rojas]] || {{yel|70}} || {{subon|54}}
|MF ||'''8''' ||[[Juan Rodrigo Rojas]] || {{yel|70}} || {{subon|54}}
|-
|-
|FW ||'''7''' ||[[Jorge Benítez]] || || {{subon|62}}
|FW ||'''7''' ||[[Jorge Benítez (Paraguayan footballer)|Jorge Benítez]] || || {{subon|62}}
|-
|-
|colspan=3|'''Manager:'''
|colspan=3|'''Manager:'''
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{| width=50% style="font-size:90%"
{| width=50% style="font-size:90%"
|
|
'''Man of the Match:'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ca2016.com/matches/17|title=Match 17 : United States vs Paraguay|publisher=[[Copa América Centenario]]|date=11 June 2016|access-date=11 June 2016}}</ref>
'''Man of the Match:'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ca2016.com/matches/17|title=Match 17 : United States vs Paraguay|publisher=[[Copa América Centenario]]|date=11 June 2016|access-date=11 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609183110/http://www.ca2016.com/matches/17|archive-date=9 June 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
<br />[[John Brooks (soccer, born 1993)|John Brooks]] (United States)
<br />[[John Brooks (soccer, born 1993)|John Brooks]] (United States)


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<br />Christian Schiemann ([[Football Federation of Chile|Chile]])
<br />Christian Schiemann ([[Football Federation of Chile|Chile]])
<br />'''[[Assistant referee (association football)#Fourth official|Fourth official]]:'''<ref name="referees"/>
<br />'''[[Assistant referee (association football)#Fourth official|Fourth official]]:'''<ref name="referees"/>
<br />[[Jhon Pitti]] ([[Panamanian Football Federation|Panama]])
<br />[[John Pitti]] ([[Panamanian Football Federation|Panama]])
<br />'''[[Assistant referee (association football)#Fifth official|Fifth official]]:'''<ref name="referees"/>
<br />'''[[Assistant referee (association football)#Fifth official|Fifth official]]:'''<ref name="referees"/>
<br />Gabriel Victoria ([[Panamanian Football Federation|Panama]])
<br />Gabriel Victoria ([[Panamanian Football Federation|Panama]])
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<section begin=m18 />{{Football box
|date={{Start date|2016|6|11|df=y}}
| date = {{Start date|2016|6|11}}
|time=21:00
| time = 9:00&nbsp;p.m.
|team1={{fb-rt|COL}}
| team1 = {{fb-rt|COL}}
|score={{score link|Copa América Centenario Group A#Colombia vs Costa Rica|2–3}}
| score = {{score link|Copa América Centenario Group A#Colombia vs Costa Rica|2–3}}
|report=[http://estadisticas.conmebol.com/html/v3/index.html?channel=deportes.futbol.copaamerica.260280 Report (CONMEBOL)]<br />[http://www.concacaf.com/category/copa-america-centenario/game-detail/260280 Report (CONCACAF)]
| report = [http://estadisticas.conmebol.com/html/v3/index.html?channel=deportes.futbol.copaamerica.260280 Report (CONMEBOL)]<br />[http://www.concacaf.com/category/copa-america-centenario/game-detail/260280 Report (CONCACAF)]
|team2={{fb|CRC}}
| team2 = {{fb|CRC}}
|goals1=
| goals1 =
* [[Frank Fabra|Fabra]] {{goal|6}}
*[[Frank Fabra|Fabra]] {{goal|6}}
* [[Marlos Moreno|M. Moreno]] {{goal|73}}
*[[Marlos Moreno|M. Moreno]] {{goal|73}}
|goals2=
| goals2 =
* [[Johan Venegas|Venegas]] {{goal|2}}
*[[Johan Venegas|Venegas]] {{goal|2}}
* [[Frank Fabra|Fabra]] {{goal|34|o.g.}}
*[[Frank Fabra|Fabra]] {{goal|34|o.g.}}
* [[Celso Borges|Borges]] {{goal|58}}
*[[Celso Borges|Borges]] {{goal|58}}
|stadium=[[NRG Stadium]], [[Houston]]
| stadium = [[NRG Stadium]], [[Houston, Texas]]
|attendance=45,808<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.conmebol.com/es/pekerman-jugo-con-fuego-y-colombia-se-quemo|title=Pékerman jugó con fuego y Colombia se quemó|trans-title=Pékerman played with fire and Colombia got burned|publisher=[[CONMEBOL]]|date=11 June 2016|access-date=11 June 2016|language=Spanish}}</ref>
| attendance = 45,808<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.conmebol.com/es/pekerman-jugo-con-fuego-y-colombia-se-quemo|title=Pékerman jugó con fuego y Colombia se quemó|trans-title=Pékerman played with fire and Colombia got burned|publisher=[[CONMEBOL]]|date=11 June 2016|access-date=11 June 2016|language=Spanish}}</ref>
|referee=[[José Argote]] ([[Venezuelan Football Federation|Venezuela]])
| referee = [[José Argote]] ([[Venezuelan Football Federation|Venezuela]])
}}
}}<section end=m18 />
<section end="m18" />

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|CM ||'''5''' ||[[Guillermo Celis]]
|CM ||'''5''' ||[[Guillermo Celis]]
|-
|-
|CM ||'''6''' ||[[Carlos Sánchez Moreno|Carlos Sánchez]] ([[Captain (association football)|c]])
|CM ||'''6''' ||[[Carlos Sánchez (footballer, born 1986)|Carlos Sánchez]] ([[Captain (association football)|c]])
|-
|-
|CM ||'''13'''||[[Sebastián Pérez Cardona|Sebastián Pérez]] || || {{suboff|46}}
|CM ||'''13'''||[[Sebastián Pérez (footballer, born 1993)|Sebastián Pérez]] || || {{suboff|46}}
|-
|-
|RW ||'''17'''||[[Dayro Moreno]] || || {{suboff|46}}
|RF ||'''17'''||[[Dayro Moreno]] || || {{suboff|46}}
|-
|-
|CF ||'''9''' ||[[Roger Martínez]] || {{yel|41}}
|CF ||'''9''' ||[[Roger Martínez]] || {{yel|41}}
|-
|-
|LW ||'''21'''||[[Marlos Moreno]]
|LF ||'''21'''||[[Marlos Moreno]]
|-
|-
|colspan=3|'''Substitutions:'''
|colspan=3|'''Substitutions:'''
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|MF ||'''10'''||[[James Rodríguez]] || || {{subon|46}}
|MF ||'''10'''||[[James Rodríguez]] || || {{subon|46}}
|-
|-
|MF ||'''11'''||[[Juan Cuadrado|Juan Guillermo Cuadrado]] || || {{subon|66}}
|MF ||'''11'''||[[Juan Cuadrado]] || || {{subon|66}}
|-
|-
|colspan=3|'''Manager:'''
|colspan=3|'''Manager:'''
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|CB ||'''19'''||[[Kendall Waston]] || {{yel|87}}
|CB ||'''19'''||[[Kendall Waston]] || {{yel|87}}
|-
|-
|CB ||'''2''' ||[[Johnny Acosta]]
|CB ||'''2''' ||[[Jhonny Acosta]]
|-
|-
|CB ||'''3''' ||[[Francisco Calvo]]
|CB ||'''3''' ||[[Francisco Calvo]]
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|
'''Man of the Match:'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ca2016.com/matches/18|title=Match 18 : Colombia vs Costa Rica|publisher=[[Copa América Centenario]]|date=11 June 2016|access-date=11 June 2016}}</ref>
'''Man of the Match:'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ca2016.com/matches/18|title=Match 18 : Colombia vs Costa Rica|publisher=[[Copa América Centenario]]|date=11 June 2016|access-date=11 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609183111/http://www.ca2016.com/matches/18|archive-date=9 June 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
<br />[[Celso Borges]] (Costa Rica)
<br />[[Celso Borges]] (Costa Rica)


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[[Category:Copa América Centenario|Group A]]
[[Category:2016 in American soccer]]
[[Category:United States at the Copa América Centenario|Group A]]
[[Category:2015–16 in Costa Rican football]]
[[Category:2015–16 in Costa Rican football]]
[[Category:2016 in Colombian football]]
[[Category:Colombia at the Copa América Centenario|Group A]]
[[Category:2016 in Paraguayan football]]
[[Category:2016 in Paraguayan football]]
[[Category:Soldier Field]]

Latest revision as of 21:18, 12 July 2024

Group A of the Copa América Centenario consisted of hosts United States, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Paraguay. Matches began on June 3 and ended on June 11, 2016. All times are EDT (UTC−4).

The United States and Colombia advanced to the quarter-finals.

Teams

[edit]
Draw position Team Confederation Method of
qualification 		Finals
appearance 		Last
appearance 		Previous best
performance 		FIFA Rankings
December 2015[nb 1] June 2016
A1 (seed)  United States CONCACAF Hosts 4th 2007 Fourth Place (1995) 32 31
A2  Colombia CONMEBOL Automatic qualifier 21st 2015 Winners (2001) 8 3
A3  Costa Rica CONCACAF 2014 Copa Centroamericana champions 5th 2011 Quarter-finals (2001 and 2004) 37 23
A4  Paraguay CONMEBOL Automatic qualifier 36th 2015 Winners (1953 and 1979) 46 44
Notes
  1. ^ The rankings of December 2015 were used for seeding for the final draw, except for certain cases.

Standings

[edit]
Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  United States (H) 3 2 0 1 5 2 +3 6 Advance to knockout stage
2  Colombia 3 2 0 1 6 4 +2 6
3  Costa Rica 3 1 1 1 3 6 −3 4
4  Paraguay 3 0 1 2 1 3 −2 1
Source: CONMEBOL & CONCACAF
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
(H) Hosts

In the quarter-finals:

  • The winner of Group A, United States, advanced to play the runner-up of Group B, Ecuador.
  • The runner-up of Group A, Colombia, advanced to play the winner of Group B, Peru.

Matches

[edit]

United States vs Colombia

[edit]

The two teams had met in seventeen previous encounters, the last being a friendly held in 2014 at Craven Cottage in London, a match won by Colombia 2–1.[1] Both teams had also met in two Copa América editions: the 1995 third-place match, won by Colombia 4–1, and in a group stage match in 2007, also won by Colombia, with a lone goal by Jaime Castrillón.[2]

Colombia won the match 0–2 with first-half goals scored by Cristián Zapata and James Rodríguez.[3] United States' manager Jürgen Klinsmann stated that he was "pleased" with the performance of his team, he also saw the penalty as the "major point of the game",[4] a remark to which American player Clint Dempsey agreed.[5] Colombia's manager José Pekerman recognized the competitiveness of their rivals, but commented that "we could have scored a couple more."[4]

United States 0–2 Colombia
Report (CONMEBOL)
Report (CONCACAF)
Attendance: 67,439[6]
United States
Colombia
GK 1 Brad Guzan
RB 2 DeAndre Yedlin
CB 20 Geoff Cameron
CB 6 John Brooks
LB 23 Fabian Johnson
CM 11 Alejandro Bedoya Yellow card 57' downward-facing red arrow 86'
CM 4 Michael Bradley (c)
CM 13 Jermaine Jones downward-facing red arrow 66'
RF 9 Gyasi Zardes
CF 8 Clint Dempsey
LF 7 Bobby Wood downward-facing red arrow 66'
Substitutions:
FW 17 Christian Pulisic upward-facing green arrow 66'
MF 10 Darlington Nagbe upward-facing green arrow 66'
MF 19 Graham Zusi upward-facing green arrow 86'
Manager:
Germany Jürgen Klinsmann
GK 1 David Ospina
RB 4 Santiago Arias
CB 2 Cristián Zapata
CB 22 Jeison Murillo
LB 19 Farid Díaz
CM 13 Sebastián Pérez downward-facing red arrow 86'
CM 16 Dani Torres
RM 11 Juan Cuadrado
AM 10 James Rodríguez (c) downward-facing red arrow 73'
LM 8 Edwin Cardona
CF 7 Carlos Bacca downward-facing red arrow 88'
Substitutions:
MF 5 Guillermo Celis upward-facing green arrow 73'
MF 6 Carlos Sánchez upward-facing green arrow 86'
FW 17 Dayro Moreno upward-facing green arrow 88'
Manager:
Argentina José Pékerman

Man of the Match:[7]
Cristián Zapata (Colombia)

Assistant referees:[8]
José Luis Camargo (Mexico)
Alberto Morín (Mexico)
Fourth official:[8]
Wilton Sampaio (Brazil)
Fifth official:[8]
Kléber Lúcio Gil (Brazil)

Costa Rica vs Paraguay

[edit]

The two teams had met in eight previous occasions, the last being a friendly in the Costa Rican national stadium in March 2015, resulting in a scoreless draw.[9] In Copa América, both teams faced once, in a 2004 group stage match, won by Paraguay with a late penalty kick goal scored by Julio dos Santos.[10]

Just as their previous friendly meeting, the game ended in a scoreless draw.[10] Costa Rican manager Óscar Ramírez commented that it was "a two-faced match" and that "I would say we have lost two points".[11] Paraguay's manager Ramón Díaz also though that his team lost two points; he was also critical of the hour chosen for the game, commenting that "I would like to take the actual protagonists, the players, in consideration".[12]

Costa Rican player Kendall Waston was shown the red card in the stoppage time after a tackle against Nelson Valdez, becoming the first player to be sent-off in the tournament.[13] Regarding the incident, Waston commented, "when I saw the red card I felt the world coming over me, because this tournament is very short and we all want to play".[14]

Costa Rica 0–0 Paraguay
Report (CONMEBOL)
Report (CONCACAF)
Attendance: 14,334[15]
Costa Rica
Paraguay
GK 18 Patrick Pemberton
CB 19 Kendall Waston Red card 90+4'
CB 2 Jhonny Acosta
CB 6 Óscar Duarte
RWB 16 Cristian Gamboa
LWB 22 Rónald Matarrita Yellow card 49'
CM 5 Celso Borges
CM 17 Yeltsin Tejeda Yellow card 1' downward-facing red arrow 59'
AM 10 Bryan Ruiz (c) downward-facing red arrow 78'
AM 12 Joel Campbell downward-facing red arrow 67'
CF 21 Marco Ureña
Substitutions:
MF 14 Randall Azofeifa upward-facing green arrow 59'
MF 11 Johan Venegas upward-facing green arrow 67'
MF 7 Christian Bolaños upward-facing green arrow 78'
Manager:
Óscar Ramírez
GK 1 Justo Villar (c)
RB 5 Bruno Valdez
CB 3 Gustavo Gómez
CB 14 Paulo da Silva
LB 6 Miguel Samudio
RM 10 Derlis González Yellow card 83' downward-facing red arrow 89'
CM 16 Celso Ortiz
CM 23 Robert Piris Da Motta
LM 21 Óscar Romero downward-facing red arrow 70'
CF 7 Jorge Benítez Yellow card 13' downward-facing red arrow 73'
CF 19 Dario Lezcano
Substitutions:
FW 11 Édgar Benítez upward-facing green arrow 70'
FW 18 Nelson Valdez Yellow card 79' upward-facing green arrow 73'
FW 15 Juan Iturbe upward-facing green arrow 89'
Manager:
Argentina Ramón Díaz

Man of the Match:[16]
Gustavo Gómez (Paraguay)

Assistant referees:[8]
Ezequiel Brailovsky (Argentina)
Ariel Scime (Argentina)
Fourth official:[8]
Yadel Martínez (Cuba)
Fifth official:[8]
Gustavo Rossi (Argentina)

United States vs Costa Rica

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The two teams had met in thirty-three previous occasions, the last being a friendly held at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, won by the Costa Rican side with a lone goal by Joel Campbell. This marked the first time both teams faced each other in a competitive match outside of CONCACAF official competitions. Before the match, the President of the United States Soccer Federarion (USSF) Sunil Gulati was interviewed on the status of U.S. manager Jurgen Klinsmann, saying, "Results are what matter. Everyone understands that. Results of the last 18 months, overall, haven't been what we would have hoped for. Especially in the official competitions." Many pundits took this to mean that Klinsmann's job was in jeopardy.

The United States got off to a flying start, with Bobby Wood drawing a penalty in the 9th minute that was converted by Clint Dempsey. Two other first half goals were scored by Wood and Jermaine Jones, and the scoring was finished by Graham Zusi late in the 2nd half. Zusi's goal would prove crucial in the long run, with the United States going on to win the group on goal difference.

United States 4–0 Costa Rica
 Report (CONMEBOL)
Report (CONCACAF)
Attendance: 39,642[17]
United States
Costa Rica
GK 1 Brad Guzan
RB 2 DeAndre Yedlin
CB 20 Geoff Cameron
CB 6 John Brooks Yellow card 81'
LB 23 Fabian Johnson Yellow card 44'
CM 11 Alejandro Bedoya downward-facing red arrow 83'
CM 4 Michael Bradley (c)
CM 13 Jermaine Jones
RF 9 Gyasi Zardes
CF 8 Clint Dempsey downward-facing red arrow 78'
LF 7 Bobby Wood downward-facing red arrow 70'
Substitutions:
MF 19 Graham Zusi upward-facing green arrow 70'
FW 18 Chris Wondolowski upward-facing green arrow 78'
MF 15 Kyle Beckerman upward-facing green arrow 83'
Manager:
Germany Jürgen Klinsmann
GK 18 Patrick Pemberton
CB 6 Óscar Duarte
CB 2 Jhonny Acosta
CB 3 Francisco Calvo
RWB 16 Cristian Gamboa downward-facing red arrow 46'
LWB 22 Rónald Matarrita
DM 5 Celso Borges
RM 7 Christian Bolaños
LM 12 Joel Campbell downward-facing red arrow 46'
AM 10 Bryan Ruiz (c)
CF 21 Marco Ureña downward-facing red arrow 18'
Substitutions:
FW 9 Álvaro Saborío upward-facing green arrow 18'
DF 15 José Salvatierra upward-facing green arrow 46'
MF 14 Randall Azofeifa upward-facing green arrow 46'
Manager:
Óscar Ramírez

Man of the Match:[18]
Jermaine Jones (United States)

Assistant referees:[8]
Byron Romero (Ecuador)
Luis Vera (Ecuador)
Fourth official:[8]
John Pitti (Panama)
Fifth official:[8]
Gabriel Victoria (Panama)

Colombia vs Paraguay

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The two teams had met in forty-two previous occasions, the last being a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match held in Asunción, which the Colombian side won 2–1. In Copa América editions, they had not faced each other since a 2007 Copa América group stage match, won by Paraguay 5–0.

Colombia 2–1 Paraguay
 Report (CONMEBOL)
Report (CONCACAF)
Attendance: 42,766[19]
Referee: Héber Lopes (Brazil)
Colombia
Paraguay
GK 1 David Ospina
RB 4 Santiago Arias
CB 2 Cristián Zapata downward-facing red arrow 90'
CB 22 Jeison Murillo Yellow card 45+4'
LB 19 Farid Díaz
CM 13 Sebastián Pérez downward-facing red arrow 58'
CM 16 Dani Torres
RM 11 Juan Cuadrado downward-facing red arrow 87'
AM 10 James Rodríguez (c)
LM 8 Edwin Cardona
CF 7 Carlos Bacca
Substitutions:
MF 5 Guillermo Celis upward-facing green arrow 58'
FW 21 Marlos Moreno upward-facing green arrow 87'
DF 3 Yerry Mina upward-facing green arrow 90'
Manager:
Argentina José Pékerman
GK 1 Justo Villar (c)
RB 5 Bruno Valdez
CB 3 Gustavo Gómez
CB 14 Paulo da Silva
LB 6 Miguel Samudio
RM 21 Óscar Romero Yellow card 79' Yellow-red card 81'
CM 23 Robert Piris Da Motta downward-facing red arrow 46'
CM 16 Celso Ortiz
LM 17 Miguel Almirón
CF 11 Édgar Benítez downward-facing red arrow 46'
CF 19 Dario Lezcano Yellow card 63' downward-facing red arrow 67'
Substitutions:
DF 20 Víctor Ayala upward-facing green arrow 46'
FW 7 Jorge Benítez upward-facing green arrow 46'
FW 9 Antonio Sanabria upward-facing green arrow 67'
Manager:
Argentina Ramón Díaz

Man of the Match:[20]
James Rodríguez (Colombia)

Assistant referees:[8]
Kléber Lúcio Gil (Brazil)
Bruno Boschilia (Brazil)
Fourth official:[8]
Julio Bascuñán (Chile)
Fifth official:[8]
Christian Schiemann (Chile)

United States vs Paraguay

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The two teams had met in six previous occasions, the last being a friendly held at LP Field in 2011, won by Paraguay with a lone goal by Óscar Cardozo. In Copa América, they have faced once, a Paraguayan 3–1 victory in a 2007 group stage match. U.S. scored first, once again from Clint Dempsey on a cross from Gyasi Zardes. It would be the only goal of the game, but U.S. would not win without difficulty.

Early in the second half, DeAndre Yedlin was sent off following two yellow cards in quick succession, giving Paraguay a man advantage for almost 40 minutes. However, the United States defense held firm, mostly due to the efforts of John Brooks and Geoff Cameron. Following a shock victory by Costa Rica over Colombia, the United States ended up winning Group A.

United States 1–0 Paraguay
 Report (CONMEBOL)
Report (CONCACAF)
Attendance: 51,041[21]
United States
Paraguay
GK 1 Brad Guzan
RB 2 DeAndre Yedlin Yellow card 46' Yellow-red card 47'
CB 20 Geoff Cameron
CB 6 John Brooks
LB 23 Fabian Johnson
CM 11 Alejandro Bedoya downward-facing red arrow 74'
CM 4 Michael Bradley (c) Yellow card 58'
CM 13 Jermaine Jones Yellow card 87'
RW 9 Gyasi Zardes
CF 8 Clint Dempsey downward-facing red arrow 49'
LW 7 Bobby Wood Yellow card 71' downward-facing red arrow 85'
Substitutions:
DF 14 Michael Orozco Yellow card 78' upward-facing green arrow 49'
MF 19 Graham Zusi upward-facing green arrow 74'
MF 15 Kyle Beckerman upward-facing green arrow 85'
Manager:
Germany Jürgen Klinsmann
GK 1 Justo Villar (c)
RB 14 Paulo da Silva
CB 3 Gustavo Gómez
CB 2 Fabián Balbuena downward-facing red arrow 45'
LB 6 Miguel Samudio
RM 10 Derlis González
CM 20 Víctor Ayala Yellow card 81'
CM 16 Celso Ortiz Yellow card 12' downward-facing red arrow 54'
LM 17 Miguel Almirón
CF 9 Antonio Sanabria downward-facing red arrow 62'
CF 19 Dario Lezcano
Substitutions:
FW 15 Juan Iturbe upward-facing green arrow 45'
MF 8 Juan Rodrigo Rojas Yellow card 70' upward-facing green arrow 54'
FW 7 Jorge Benítez upward-facing green arrow 62'
Manager:
Argentina Ramón Díaz

Man of the Match:[22]
John Brooks (United States)

Assistant referees:[8]
Carlos Astroza (Chile)
Christian Schiemann (Chile)
Fourth official:[8]
John Pitti (Panama)
Fifth official:[8]
Gabriel Victoria (Panama)

Colombia vs Costa Rica

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The two teams had met in eleven previous occasions, the last being a friendly held at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona in Buenos Aires in 2015, won by Colombia with a lone goal by Radamel Falcao. In Copa América, they have faced three times, with Colombia emerging victorious in every single occasion, including the last in 2011, with a goal scored by Adrián Ramos.

Colombia 2–3 Costa Rica
 Report (CONMEBOL)
Report (CONCACAF)
Attendance: 45,808[23]
Colombia
Costa Rica
GK 12 Róbinson Zapata
RB 15 Stefan Medina
CB 14 Felipe Aguilar downward-facing red arrow 66'
CB 3 Yerry Mina
LB 18 Frank Fabra
CM 5 Guillermo Celis
CM 6 Carlos Sánchez (c)
CM 13 Sebastián Pérez downward-facing red arrow 46'
RF 17 Dayro Moreno downward-facing red arrow 46'
CF 9 Roger Martínez Yellow card 41'
LF 21 Marlos Moreno
Substitutions:
MF 8 Edwin Cardona upward-facing green arrow 46'
MF 10 James Rodríguez upward-facing green arrow 46'
MF 11 Juan Cuadrado upward-facing green arrow 66'
Manager:
Argentina José Pékerman
GK 18 Patrick Pemberton Yellow card 83'
CB 19 Kendall Waston Yellow card 87'
CB 2 Jhonny Acosta
CB 3 Francisco Calvo
RWB 15 José Salvatierra downward-facing red arrow 46'
LWB 22 Rónald Matarrita
CM 14 Randall Azofeifa Yellow card 44'
CM 5 Celso Borges downward-facing red arrow 77'
RW 7 Christian Bolaños
LW 10 Bryan Ruiz (c) downward-facing red arrow 78'
CF 11 Johan Venegas
Substitutions:
DF 8 Bryan Oviedo upward-facing green arrow 46'
MF 17 Yeltsin Tejeda upward-facing green arrow 77'
FW 12 Joel Campbell Yellow card 90+2' upward-facing green arrow 78'
Manager:
Óscar Ramírez

Man of the Match:[24]
Celso Borges (Costa Rica)

Assistant referees:[8]
Luis Sánchez (Venezuela)
Luis Murillo (Venezuela)
Fourth official:[8]
Daniel Fedorczuk (Uruguay)
Fifth official:[8]
Christian Ramírez (Honduras)

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