2014 Copa EuroAmericana

The 2014 Copa EuroAmericana was the second edition of the Copa EuroAmericana, a men's football friendly tournament created by DirecTV. This edition took place in various locations in the Americas from 20 July to 2 August 2014.[1] Thirteen teams from CONMEBOL, CONCACAF and UEFA participated in the tournament.[2][3] Europe, represented by the UEFA teams (Atlético Madrid, Fiorentina, Monaco and Valencia), won the cup by a 5–4 score, beating the Americas, represented by the CONCACAF and CONMEBOL teams (Alianza Lima, Atlético Nacional, América, Estudiantes, Junior, Palmeiras, San Jose Earthquakes, Universidad Católica and Universitario).

2014 Copa EuroAmericana
Tournament details
Dates20 July – 2 August
Teams13 (from 3 confederations)
Venue(s)8 (in 8 host cities)
Final positions
ChampionsEurope Europe (2nd title)
Runners-upAmericas Americas
Tournament statistics
Matches played9
Goals scored17 (1.89 per match)
Top scorer(s)Bulgaria Dimitar Berbatov (2 goals)
2013
2015

Format edit

Each match was played for 90 minutes. In case of a draw after regulation, the winner was determined via a penalty shoot-out. The confederation of the winning team for each match was awarded a point, and the confederation with the most points at the end of the tournament was crowned champions.

Participating teams edit

Confederation Team Most recent domestic honour Latest continental performance
CONCACAF   América 2013 Torneo Clausura 2013–14 CONCACAF Champions LeagueGroup stage
CONCACAF   San Jose Earthquakes MLS Cup 2003 2013–14 CONCACAF Champions LeagueQuarter-finals
CONMEBOL   Estudiantes 2010–11 Torneo Apertura 2011 Copa LibertadoresRound of 16
CONMEBOL   Palmeiras 2013 Série B 2013 Copa LibertadoresRound of 16
CONMEBOL   Universidad Católica 2011 Copa Chile 2013 Copa SudamericanaRound of 16
CONMEBOL   Atlético Nacional 2014 Torneo Apertura 2014 Copa LibertadoresQuarter-finals
CONMEBOL   Junior 2011 Torneo Finalización 2012 Copa LibertadoresSecond stage
CONMEBOL   Alianza Lima 2014 Copa Inca 2012 Copa LibertadoresSecond stage
CONMEBOL   Universitario 2013 Torneo Descentralizado 2014 Copa LibertadoresSecond stage
UEFA   Atlético Madrid 2013–14 La Liga 2013–14 UEFA Champions LeagueRunners-up
UEFA   Valencia 2007–08 Copa del Rey 2013–14 UEFA Europa LeagueSemi-finals
UEFA   Monaco 2012–13 Ligue 2 2005–06 UEFA CupRound of 32
UEFA   Fiorentina 2000–01 Coppa Italia 2013–14 UEFA Europa LeagueRound of 16

Venues edit

Barranquilla Lima Mexico City San Francisco
Estadio Metropolitano Estadio Nacional Estadio Azteca Candlestick Park
  Colombia   Peru   Mexico   United States
Capacity: 46,788 Capacity: 50,000 Capacity: 105,000 Capacity: 69,000
       
Miami La Plata Santiago São Paulo
Marlins Park Estadio Ciudad de La Plata Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo Estádio do Pacaembu
  United States   Argentina   Chile   Brazil
Capacity: 36,742 Capacity: 53,000 Capacity: 16,000 Capacity: 40,199
       

Standings edit

Americas
Points: 4
Europe
Points: 5

Matches edit

Junior  0–1  Monaco
Report
  • Berbatov   45+1'

Atlético Nacional  2–4  Monaco
Report
Attendance: 15,102[8]
Referee: Mark Kadlecik (United States)[9]


Alianza Lima  2–2  Valencia
Report
Penalties
9–8
Attendance: 10,000[14]
Referee: Manuel Garay (Peru)[15]




Palmeiras  2–1  Fiorentina
Report
Attendance: 20,285[26]
Referee: Raphael Claus (Brazil)[27]

Top goalscorers edit

Rank Name Team Goals
1   Dimitar Berbatov   Monaco 2
2   Paco Alcácer   Valencia 1
  Joshua Brillante   Fiorentina
  Fabinho   Monaco
  Yannick Carrasco   Monaco
  Mario Gómez   Fiorentina
  Mauro Guevgeozián   Alianza Lima
  Leandro   Palmeiras
  Anthony Martial   Monaco
  Mauricio Montes   Alianza Lima
  José Luis Muñoz   Universidad Católica
  Nicolás Otamendi   Valencia
  Sebastián Pérez   Atlético Nacional
  Giuseppe Rossi   Fiorentina
  Santiago Tréllez   Atlético Nacional
  Victor Luis   Palmeiras

References edit

  1. ^ "Se van confirmando los equipos que jugarán la Copa EuroAmericana 2014". Archived from the original on 2014-04-30. Retrieved 2014-05-02.
  2. ^ Copa EuroAmericana Archived 26 July 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Copa Euroamericana 2014 Stats
  4. ^ Mónaco derrotó al Junior 0 -1, con gol de Berbatov
  5. ^ Copa Euroamericana: Mónaco ganó 1-0 al Junior en Colombia
  6. ^ "Junior vs AS Mónaco, Copa Euroamericana en vivo online". Archived from the original on 24 July 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
  7. ^ "Mónaco sin Falcao, derrotó a Atlético Nacional en la Copa Euroamericana". Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
  8. ^ For one day, international soccer gives Marlins Park different feel
  9. ^ "Atletico Nacional 2 Monaco 4 Video Goles de Martial, Berbatov, Fabinho, Trellez, Perez y Ferreira Carrasco – Copa Euroamericana 2014". Archived from the original on 2014-07-28. Retrieved 2014-07-27.
  10. ^ La Fiorentina di Montella, impegnata in amichevole a La Plata contro i padroni di casa dell'Estudiantes, si impone per 1-0 grazie a Mario Gomez
  11. ^ Estudiantes-Fiorentina, vittoria viola: 1-0 con Mario Gomez!
  12. ^ Fiorentina triunfó 1-0 ante Estudiantes de La Plata en amistoso
  13. ^ 2-2: El Valencia comienza gira sudamericana con derrota en penaltis por 9-8
  14. ^ Alianza Lima superó a Valencia por 9-8 en los penales, tras igualar 2-2
  15. ^ Derrota del Valencia ante el Alianza de Lima en los penaltis de desempate (2-2) – (11-10)
  16. ^ América derrota a Toluca en "Candlestick Park" de San Francisco
  17. ^ Atletico Madrid beats Earthquakes on penalty kick in final sporting event at Candlestick Park
  18. ^ San Jose 0 (3) Atletico Madrid 0 (4) Video Penales – Copa Euroamericana 2014
  19. ^ Universidad Católica 1-0 Valencia
  20. ^ Valencia cae en su segundo encuentro de la Copa Euroamericana
  21. ^ VCFonTour Derrota in extremis del Valencia ante la Universidad Católica (1-0)
  22. ^ América (3) 0-0 (2) Atlético de Madrid: Las Águilas derrotaron al campeón español
  23. ^ "El América decide en los penaltis". Archived from the original on 2014-08-03. Retrieved 2015-05-29.
  24. ^ América vence en penales al Atlético de Madrid, campeón de España
  25. ^ Palmeiras 2 Fiorentina 1 Video Goles de Victor Luis, Leandro y Rossi – Copa Euroamericana 2014
  26. ^ Palmeiras bate Fiorentina em noite de estreias e vê torcida fazer festa
  27. ^ Palmeiras-Fiorentina 2-1, Viola ko. Ma è tornato Pepito Rossi
  28. ^ Fiorentina venció a Universitario
  29. ^ Universitario cae ante Fiorentina y se pierde la Euroamericana
  30. ^ Universitario-Fiorentina 0-1, Viola ok con la rete di Brillante

External links edit