Uruguay’s national football team strengthened its qualification to the quarter-finals of the Copa America, on Monday, with a perfect step after defeating the United States 1-0. On the last day of Group C.
The Uruguayan team, which won all three of its matches, finished the first stage with nine points at the top of its group, while Panama came in second with six points after beating Bolivia 3-1 in the other match that took place in the sector. United State He bid farewell to the tournament, returning home with three points, while Bolivia did not add any points.
In the match, which was held at the Geha Stadium in Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, Uruguay’s goal fell short until the 66th minute when Matias Oliveira He scored with his left foot inside the six-yard box after goalkeeper Matt Turner had denied a header from Ronald Araujo.
The most dangerous play ever born United State It reached the 86th minute with a shot from Al-Hajj Wright inside the area, which was saved by the goalkeeper. Sergio Rocher.
Uruguay His Argentine coach, Marcelo Bielsa, was not on the bench due to a one-match suspension imposed on him by the Federation. South American Union Because his team was late to the field.
In the quarter-finals, Uruguay will face the second-placed team in Group D, which includes Colombia, Brazil, Costa Rica and Paraguay, and which will be determined on Tuesday.
Panama surprise group
Panama’s national football team qualified for the quarter-finals of the Copa America for the first time in its history today, Monday, after defeating Bolivia 3-1, with goals from Jose Fajardo, Eduardo Guerrero and Cesar Yanez. On the third and final day of Group C.
Panama They are second in the group with six points, behind leaders Uruguay, who added nine points after beating the United States 1-0 in the other match of the day, leaving the host nation – who remained on three points – and their rival Bolivia – who did not add.
In the quarter-finals, the Central American team will face the first team in Group D on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, which will be decided on Tuesday in the match between. Colombia and Brazil.
In the match, which was held at Inter & Co. Stadium in Orlando, Florida, Bolivia took the lead and controlled the ball in the first minutes with several close shots on goal.
The completion of the Carmelo Algaranez Then he cancelled it due to offside and another Gabriel Villamil They put the Bolivian team close to opening the scoring in the first minutes.
lack of purpose Bolivia He didn’t have Panama, Who took advantage of their first chance in the 22nd minute to take the lead through Jose Fajardo after a short clearance from the opposition defence.
In a disadvantageous position, the team led by the Brazilian Antonio Zago He was dangerous again with two shots from Miguel Terceros that demanded the goalkeeper. Orlando Mosquera.
In the second half, Panama He took possession of the ball, played into the opponent’s half and attacked the goal. Guillermo Viscarra Without being able to find the goal that would give him peace of mind on the scoreboard.
Bolivia improved with the changes from the bench and thanks to the entry of Bruno Miranda they reached the equaliser in the 69th minute with a shot near Mosquera’s first post.
In the final stage with emotions in both goals, Panama He regained his effectiveness and scored the second goal in the 79th minute with a header from the substitute. Eduardo GuerreroOr after the center Eric Davis From the left.
The third goal came in the 91st minute with a shot from the top corner. Cesar YanesWho came on a minute ago and didn’t miss the first ball he touched.
from here, Panama He qualified for the quarter-finals for the first time in his second participation as a guest in the Copa America, after his first appearance in the 2016 edition, in which he was eliminated in the first round.
to Bolivia This is the fourth consecutive elimination from the group stage and the ninth in the last 10 participations in the competition.
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