Uruguay was one step away from qualifying for the quarterfinals of the Copa América last night, after beating Bolivia 5-0, with a strong performance at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, for the second date of Group C.
In the first time, By making Pellistriat eight minutes, and Darwin Núñez, At 21, they put the Orientals ahead.
In the second half, they extended the difference Maximiliano Araújoat 32 minutes, Federico Valverdeat 36, and Rodrigo Bentancurat 44.
Uruguay thus became the leader of Group C, with six points and a goal difference of +7; the United States has 3 (+1); Panama also has 3 (-1) and Bolivia closes without points (-7).
The team led by the Argentine Marcelo Bielsa will face the United States next Monday, while the Bolivian team will do the same against Panama, both at 10:00 p.m.
From the beginning, Uruguay came out determined to demolish Bolivia, with high-flying football. At seven minutes was already up 1-0 when Pellistri He entered at the far post, after a header from Araújo, and sent the ball into the net.
Valverde first and then Núñez had the chance to extend the lead, but they lacked a bit of luck, but The third time was the charm for Darwin and after 20 minutes he scored the 2-0.
In the 28th minute, the Liverpool striker had another chance, but his header hit the crossbar. Bolivia’s performance was very poor, as they barely reached the opponent’s goal, except for a few shots that went wide on the way.
In the second half, Bielsa’s team’s monologue was more forceful, and every time they counterattacked they gave the impression that they were going to score.
However, it took him a long time to score again, as he only scored the third in the 31st minute, after an assist from Nicolás de la Cruz for Maximiliano Araujo’s finish.
Valverde, ten minutes from the end, appeared in the area to make it 4-0, and almost at the end Bentancur’s header put an end to the Uruguayan victory.
2024-06-28 03:58:51
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