Copa América will have European referees in the quarterfinals

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2024-07-05 23:06:11

One of the keys to the quarter-finals of the Copa America United States of America 2024 they will have a shortlist of arbitrators, who come directly from Europe.

The iItaly’s Maurizio Mariani He will be the field referee for the match between Colombia and Panama, which will be played on Saturday, July 6, in Glendale, Conmebol reported.

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Italian shortlist in the Copa América

Mariani will have his compatriots as assistants on the bands Daniele Bindoni and Alberto Tegoniaccording to the highest entity of South American football, organizer of the continental tournament, in a note.

The fourth and fifth referees will be Peruvians: Kevin Ortega and Michael Orue. In front of the Italian Marco Di Bello is also VAR.

Colombia vs Panama

Saturday, Panama playing for the first time in its history in the Copa América quarterfinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, home of the Arizona Cardinals in American football.

Will be your rival Colombiahave gone 26 games without defeat, one away from matching their best ever streak.

The winner of the final will face either Uruguay or Brazil in the semi-finals, which will be played on the same Saturday in Las Vegas.

The first Copa América semi-final

The Argentine National Team led by Lionel Messi was the first to qualify for the semi-finals of Copa América 2024. The ‘Albiceleste’ earned their place in the next round by eliminating the Ecuadorian National Team.

Argentina reached the semi-finals from the penalty spot, after drawing 1-1 in the 90 minutes, and suffered a lot during the game.

In the penalties, the outstanding figure was Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martínez, who saved two shots, one from Ángel Mena and another from Alan Minda, who served to reach the classification.

On the Argentine side, only Lionel Messi missed, trying to score like Panenka, but his shot hit the crossbar.

The rival of the ‘Albiceleste’ will emerge from the duel between Venezuela and Canada, which will face each other this Friday, July 5, at 8:00pm (Ecuadorian time), at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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