Video; Venezuela beat Peru in the Copa America 2007

Venezuela have beaten Peru 2-0 in their second Group A match in the Copa América 2007. Second-half goals from Alejandro Cichero and substitute Daniel Arismendi sealed Venezuela’s second win ever in the South American tournament

Venezuela had a goal ruled-out in the 5th minute after Maldonado was rightly flagged offside after leaping on a rebound, much to the dismay of the home-fans who, to date had only seen their team record one win in their long Copa América history.

Peru then went down to 10-men after Venezuelan striker Giancarlo Maldonado was elbowed by Pedro Garcia, who was shown a straight red-card by the referee in the 15th minute.

This meant that for most of the half Peru were content with defending, except for a brief spell in the middle of the half, when Sanntiago Acasiete had Peru’s only attempt on-target in the first-half, with José Paolo Guerrero shooting wide.

Ricardo David Páez and Fernando de Ornellas both had shots off-target for the hosts, with José Manuel Rey and Juan Fernando Arango both forcing Peru goalkeeper Leao Butrón into saves, but nothing to seriously worry the Peruvians during the first period.

The first-half finished 0-0, with the 10-men of Peru still very much in the game, and with the hosts struggling to find a way through the sturdy Peruvian defence.

Venezuela head coach Richard Páez made his half-time team-talk pay-off shortly after half-time, with his team coming out with far more intent and causing problems for Peru.

Alejandro Cichero opened for the home-side just minutes into the second-half, with a header past the helpless Butrón, with the crowd going wild at the prospect of a win.

Peru's Chelsea striker Claudio Pizarro was brought down by Hector Gonzalez in the 61st minute, for what seemed a clear-cut penalty, but the referee waved it away, increasing the tension in the Peru team.

Ricardo Paéz, son of the Venezuelan head coach Richard, was sent-off with only twelve minutes to play, bringing both teams down to 10-men and giving hope to Peru, but their hopes were smashed when, just minutes after coming onto the pitch, striker Daniel Arismendi sealed Venezuela’s win with a brilliant solo goal, only the second win that Venezuela have ever registered in their history in the tournament.

Venezuela now have a great chance to qualify from Group A, as they currently lead Group A on 4 points, ahead of Peru and Uruguay who have 3 points.

Rooney Uniteds New number 10

Wayne Rooney recieved the Number 10 shirt from Legend Dennis Law.
"When I was offered the chance to wear the number 10 shirt I jumped at it," says Wayne.

"Some of the game's greatest players have become legends wearing number 10, none more so than Denis Law.

"He was crowned King of the Stretford End during his time at the club and it is a great honour for me to wear a shirt that has such history behind it."

Rooney's manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Wayne is a worthy addition to the roll-call of players who've worn the iconic red shirt.

"There have been some wonderful footballers who have worn the Manchester United number 10 shirt," says Sir Alex.

"These men have captured the imagination of our fans around the world with their skill and their goals. Wayne is the right man to carry on that tradition and I'm delighted that Denis Law was able to pass on the mantle."

Videos of the 2 great men below:

Robinho claims Capello sacking as "normal"!

Despite supporter protests, Real pushed through president Roman Calderon's plans to dismiss Capello as they celebrated a first title victory in four years.

"It's a normal change," shrugged Robinho. "I've never had any problems with any of the coaches I've worked for.

Real Madrid sacked Vincente Del Bosque after a succesful period and have been unsuccessful ever since until Capello, so now they sack him also, perhaps Real will falter again..

Capellos record speaks for itself:
AC MILAN 1991-96:

4 Serie A titles: 91/92, 92/93, 93/94, 95/96

1 European Super Cup: 94

3 Italian Super Cups: 92, 93, 94

1 European Cup: 94

* Also went 58 league games unbeaten between May '91 and March '93

Real Madrid 1996-97:

1 La Liga: 96/97

AC Milan 97-98: no honours

Roma 99-2004:

1 Serie A: 00/01

1 Italian Super Cup: 01

Juventus 04-06:

2 Serie A: 04/05, 05/06

* both titles stripped after match fixing convictions*

Real Madrid 06-07:

1 La Liga: 06/07

TOTALS: 7 Serie A titles

(2 stripped from Juventus)

4 Italian Super Cups

1 European Cup

1 European Super Cup

2 La Liga titles

Newcastle to Sign crocked Edmilson?

Its been reported that Newcastle United are about to sign Edmilson of Barcelona even though he could be out injured for up to 6 months!!

After the Michael Owen debacle its suprising that Newcastle would take the risk, however here is some video of the great man for the fans to saviour.

Argentina batter USA 4-1

In a game where USA held off Argentina brilliantly, this Copa America match ended up as the others have done, with an abundance of goals.
4-1 was the end scoreline with Manchester Uniteds Heinze getting an assist and West Hams Carlos Tevez scoring a fine goal, Juan Veron formally of Manchester United and Chelsea had a great game running the midfield.

Man Uniteds Anderson Brazil match review

Quick review of Anderson in tonights Copa America match:

Mexico went 2 goals ahead with a great goal from man of the match Castillo and a fantastic free kick.
Anderson on for the 2nd half, playing in centre right midfield as an attacking midfielder shirt number 20, first effort ran at players but gave ball away on 47 minutes.
A minute later he turned his man and ran again at the defence with good balance before giving a foul away to the diving marquez, on 50 received a great crossfield pass on the edge of the penalty area before shooting wide, cacho almost added a 3rd for mexico on 56 with a bullet header saved by the keeper, before robinho was also denied by the mexican keeper from close range, anderson floated a perfect pass over to Alves who volleyed brilliantly but was again denied by the keeper.

Andersons movement was very good but Brazil look a disjointed team.

Anderson was denied by a deflection from Marquez on 58 when he was unlucky not to score but then faded quite a bit in the game and showed no energy and little movement towards the end, this reflected the whole Brazil performance.

Wes Brown to Sign for Newcastle?

Its been reported that Newcastle United are interested in Signing Manchester United and England defender Wes Brown for a fee in the region of £5m.

According to some sources Brown is said to be excited about the prospect of a move to St James Park, but this site thinks this may be wishful thinking on some parts.

For one, Wes is a Mancunian and has expressed his views more than once that he never wanted to leave Manchester or United for that matter.
If Wes did want to leave then Newcastle are the true dissapointments of the Premier League, with their large stadium and larger fan base, the club has the potential to at least challenge LiverPool and Arsenal for Champions league places but time and again they fail. This seasons signings of Barton and Viduka point to nothing changing on tyneside, Allardyce will lift them temporarily but not for long.

The fee reported is quite ridiculous for an England international (although isn't everybody these days?) and an established squad member of Manchester United.

This one hasn't got legs.