Copa: Brazil are champions
New Reds signing Anderson collected a winners' medal as Brazil
cruised to victory in Sunday's Copa America final.
The 19-year-old was an unused substitute in the match but couldn't
hide his joy at the final whistle, dancing and celebrating with his
team-mates.
Meanwhile, United defender Gabriel Heinze and transfer target
Carlos Tevez were forced to endure the bitter taste of defeat as
Argentina never recovered from Julio Baptista's stunning
fourth-minute strike.
The Samba superstars went on to score twice more, first via an own
goal just before the break when Argentina captain Roberto Ayala
turned in a menacing cross, and then in the 69th minute when
Sevilla striker Daniel Alves coolly completed a lightning
counter-attack.
Argentina had been tipped to win the final after showing stunning
form throughout the competition. Brazil, on the other hand, had
stuttered to the final, losing their opening group game to Mexico
and needing penalties to dispose of Uruguay in the semi
final.
The loss denied Argentina a record 15th Copa America win and handed
Brazil their eighth title.
