Copa América 2001 : Honduras beats Uruguay in shoot out to claim Copa América third place
BOGOTá, Jul. 28, 2001 (AMP) — Colombia 2001 : Honduras secured the consolation of third place at the 2001 Copa América after defeating Uruguay 5-4 on penalties (after a 2-2 draw) on Saturday afternoon.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Uruguay at the Copa América
- 14 titles (1916, 1917, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1926, 1935, 1942, 1956, 1960, 1967, 1983, 1987, 1995)
- 38 participations in the qualifications (first in 1916)
- Statistics: Champions (1916, 1917, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1926, 1935, 1942, 1956, 1960, 1967, 1983, 1987, 1995) Runners-up (1919, 1927, 1939, 1941, 1989, 1999) Third Place (1921, 1922, 1929, 1937, 1947, 1953, 1957) Fourth Place (1945, 1946, 1955, 1975)
Honduras at the Copa América
- First appearance
Uruguay
2:2
Honduras
4:5 (penalties), 2:2 (a.e.t.), 2:2 (2:2)
- 28 July 2001
- 14:00
- Bogotá
Copa América History
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