Copa: Misery for Roma duo
Thursday 28 June, 2007
Roma stars Juan and Alexander Doni suffered a dreadful start to their Copa America campiagn as holders Brazil slumped to a 2-0 defeat against Mexico.
The Samba boys, who were missing several stars including Milan’s Kaka, struggled to click and fell behind thanks to a superb individual effort from Olympiakos striker Nery Castillo.
The 23-year-old talent got the better of the Giallorossi’s new acquisition Juan and Doni, lofting the ball over the hapless pair before turing home.
Eight minutes later, Doni was beaten again by an unstoppable Ramon Morales free-kick from the edge of the box.
While Juan’s place in the side looks assured, the Giallorossi custodian now faces a nervous wait to see whether Selecao boss Dunga chooses to replace him with Porto 'keeper Helton. Brazil must now bounce back against Chile on July 1.
So far it has been a miserable tournament for Italy-based players, with Alvaro Recoba’s Uruguay unexpectedly thumped 3-0 by Peru in the opening game.
Tonight’s action sees Crotone striker Dante Lopez of Paraguay take on Ivan Cordoba’s Colombia and
a host of Inter stars take to the field for Argentina against the USA.