COPA America 2011 : Hosts Argentina & Asian Cup 2011 Champs Japan Drawn In Same Group !

Hosts Argentina were handed a tough Group Stage Draw as they were drawn to play recently crowned Asian Cup Champions Japan in the same Group ( Group A ) , together with Colombia and Bolivia . Japan recently won the Asian Cup 2011 Tournament in Qatar , defeating Australia 1 – 0 to lay claim on the throphy for the Fourth Time !

The ten South American countries and the two invited countries ( Japan & Mexico ) were split into three Groups , with four teams in each Group . Defending Champs Brazil is due to play Paraguay , Ecuador and the previous COPA America Hosts Venezuela in Group B .

Uruguay , Peru , Mexico and Chile make up Group C . Hosts Argentina will play Bolivia at the brand new Ciudad de La Plata Stadium in the Opening Match on Sunday , 2 July 2011 at 8.45am ( Singapore Time ) .

The Complete Group Stage Draw :

Group A :

Argentina

Japan

Bolivia

Colombia

Group B :

Brazil

Paraguay

Ecuador

Venezuela

Group C :

Uruguay

Peru

Mexico

Chile

* Full Match Fixtures @ COPA America 2011 Official Microsite :

http://www.ca2011.com/jogos_todos.php