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    U.S. rues the inability to take its chances

    By Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernet

    Monday, July 2, 2007

    BARINAS, Venezuela -- When the U.S. walked off the field after its 4-1 loss to Argentina, it was with the knowledge that it had lost to a superior side. However, following the U.S. team's 3-1 defeat to Paraguay, resignation was replaced by frustration, as the Americans' failure to convert a host of clear chances not only cost them the game, but may see them eliminated from the Copa America before their final group match against Colombia is even played. In pure soccer terms, the ...

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