2011 Copa America Semi-Finals Recap: Uruguay & Paraguay Look For Glory

After a month long's worth of competition, the 2011 Copa America is wrapping up and this week served up the Semi-Finals which featured undoubtedly 4 sides many didn't expect to be in such a position with exception to Uruguay. However, one thing that is certain is that each of these 4 teams reached this point deservedly.   

2011 Copa America Group Stage Recap

The 2011 Copa America competition kicked off at the start of the month as tournament hosts and favorites Argentina faced off against Bolivia. This tournament represents the South American national football championship and it's being contested by 12 countries. Of the 12 nations, 10 of them make up the South American football association (CONMEBOL) while 2 nations were invited from the CONCACAF association representing North and Central America; those 2 nations are Mexico and Costa Rica. 

Spain were sent an invitation months earlier to participate in the tournament and despite offering their thanks and honor for being invited, they decided to turn down the offer. Japan was initially set to participate, but given the tragic events inflicting the nation, they decided to withdraw. 

Of the 12 nations, 8 will advance from the 3 groups to make up the quarter-finals of the tournament. Will the usual suspects make it through? Can Argentina finally get over the hump and impress at home? Will Brazil once again dominate? Or will a dark-horse emerge and claim the Copa America?

2011 Copa America Argentina: Get Your Jerseys Early

Copa America is right around the corner starting in July and as an avid soccer fan I know that we all start going crazy trying to grab our gear to support our nations. 


So below I posted some jersey listings I found for those participating in the tournament.