Copa América 1997 : Brazil defeats Mexico 3-2
SANTA CRUZ, Jun. 16, 1997 (AMP) — Bolivia 1997 : Brazil defeated Mexico by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 0-2), in a Copa América group stage game on Monday.
The result put the Brazilians top of Group C with 6 points. Mexico is third with 3 points. In their last game, Brazil will meet second-placed Colombia on June 19, while Mexico will face Costa Rica.
Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
Brazil at the Copa América
- 4 titles (1919, 1922, 1949, 1989)
- 28 participations in the qualifications (first in 1916)
- Statistics: Champions (1919, 1922, 1949, 1989) Runners-up (1921, 1925, 1937, 1945, 1946, 1953, 1957, 1959, 1983, 1991, 1995) Third Place (1916, 1917, 1920, 1942, 1960, 1975, 1979) Fourth Place (1923, 1956, 1963)
Mexico at the Copa América
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1993)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1993)
Brazil
3:2
Mexico
3:2 (0:2)
- 16 June 1997
- Santa Cruz
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 6 |
 Colombia | 3 |
| Mexico | 3 |
 Costa Rica | 0 |
Matches
Copa América History
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