MATCH: United States vs. Argentina
TIME: 8 p.m. central
LOCATION: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
TV: Fox Sports 1, Univision Deportes
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It’s the United States vs. Argentina in Tuesday’s Copa América semifinal in Houston after the Argentines beat Venezuela 4-1 on Saturday in Foxborough, Mass., behind two goals from Gonzalo Higuaín, one from Lionel Messi (which tied Argentina's all-time record) and one from Erik Lamela. Venezuela had a chance to get back in their quarterfinal just before halftime, but a failed Panenka attempt on a penalty kick thwarted the Vinotino's momentum, and Argentina rolled to the result.
How will the U.S. overcome three suspensions (to Jermaine Jones, Bobby Wood and Alejandro Bedoya) and stack up against the No. 1-ranked team in the world? That's one of the big questions entering Tuesday's showdown.
LIONEL MESSI: In his own words
It’ll be interesting to see whether the referee allows the U.S. to be as physical with Messi as Venezuela was allowed to be on Saturday. But having a pure defensive midfielder like Beckerman involved might actually be preferable to Jones, who has a tendency to leave his defensive duties. Defense has been a huge strong suit for the U.S. in this tournament, though, so don’t just assume that Argentina will break down the Americans that easily.
The United States and Argentina, featuring Lionel Messi, play in Copa America 2016 action on Tuesday night.
The winner will play the winner of the Wednesday semifinal between Chile and Colombia on Sunday night. The losers play each other in the third place match on Saturday.
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United States will see Argentina's Lionel Messi, one of the greatest soccer players of all-time and perhaps the greatest of this generation.
"We take it as it comes," Jurgen Klinsmann told USA Today. "There is no need to talk and make Argentina bigger than they are. We played two years ago (against) Ronaldo and that was a big game, too. We were winning 2-1 right into the 96th minute. We came so far now and we are hungry for the next step, even though we understand it is a big opponent."
United States will be without some key players: Midfielder Jermaine Jones was shown straight red in the 2-1 quarterfinal win over Ecuador and forward Bobby Wood was shown his second yellow of the tournament. According to ESPN, both players' appeals were denied, so both will be suspended. Another starter, midfielder Alejandro Bedoya, is also out after two yellows in the tournament.
The Washington Post looked at some potential starters in the three's place. Kyle Beckerman and Graham Zusi figure to slot into two roles. Darlington Nagbe, Christian Pulisic and Chris Wondolowski are other options.
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TIME: 8 p.m. central
LOCATION: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
TV: Fox Sports 1, Univision Deportes
LIVE STREAM, WATCH ONLINE:
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It’s the United States vs. Argentina in Tuesday’s Copa América semifinal in Houston after the Argentines beat Venezuela 4-1 on Saturday in Foxborough, Mass., behind two goals from Gonzalo Higuaín, one from Lionel Messi (which tied Argentina's all-time record) and one from Erik Lamela. Venezuela had a chance to get back in their quarterfinal just before halftime, but a failed Panenka attempt on a penalty kick thwarted the Vinotino's momentum, and Argentina rolled to the result.
How will the U.S. overcome three suspensions (to Jermaine Jones, Bobby Wood and Alejandro Bedoya) and stack up against the No. 1-ranked team in the world? That's one of the big questions entering Tuesday's showdown.
LIONEL MESSI: In his own words
It’ll be interesting to see whether the referee allows the U.S. to be as physical with Messi as Venezuela was allowed to be on Saturday. But having a pure defensive midfielder like Beckerman involved might actually be preferable to Jones, who has a tendency to leave his defensive duties. Defense has been a huge strong suit for the U.S. in this tournament, though, so don’t just assume that Argentina will break down the Americans that easily.
LINK#1 & LINK#2
The United States and Argentina, featuring Lionel Messi, play in Copa America 2016 action on Tuesday night.
The winner will play the winner of the Wednesday semifinal between Chile and Colombia on Sunday night. The losers play each other in the third place match on Saturday.
Watch Copa America and world soccer action on TV for 24 hours free or $9.99 per month subscription
United States will see Argentina's Lionel Messi, one of the greatest soccer players of all-time and perhaps the greatest of this generation.
"We take it as it comes," Jurgen Klinsmann told USA Today. "There is no need to talk and make Argentina bigger than they are. We played two years ago (against) Ronaldo and that was a big game, too. We were winning 2-1 right into the 96th minute. We came so far now and we are hungry for the next step, even though we understand it is a big opponent."
United States will be without some key players: Midfielder Jermaine Jones was shown straight red in the 2-1 quarterfinal win over Ecuador and forward Bobby Wood was shown his second yellow of the tournament. According to ESPN, both players' appeals were denied, so both will be suspended. Another starter, midfielder Alejandro Bedoya, is also out after two yellows in the tournament.
The Washington Post looked at some potential starters in the three's place. Kyle Beckerman and Graham Zusi figure to slot into two roles. Darlington Nagbe, Christian Pulisic and Chris Wondolowski are other options.
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