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Uruguay Crushes Bolivia, Nears Copa America Knockout Stage

Story Highlights
  • Uruguay took a giant leap
  • Nunez continued his scoring streak
  • Uruguay faces the United States

Uruguay took a giant leap towards the Copa America knockout rounds with a dominant 5-0 victory over Bolivia.

Nunez Shines Again

  • Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez continued his scoring streak, netting his seventh consecutive goal for Uruguay.
  • This dominance extends his scoring run to 10 goals in his last seven international appearances.

Early Lead, Commanding Performance

  • Manchester United’s Facundo Pellistri opened the scoring with a header in the 8th minute.
  • Nunez quickly doubled the lead, showcasing his hot form.
  • Maximiliano Araujo, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Federico Valverde all added goals to solidify the win.

Bielsa Cautious Despite Dominant Display

  • Manager Marcelo Bielsa, while pleased with the win, remains cautious about Uruguay’s potential.
  • He emphasized the need for continued improvement despite the team’s individual talent.
  • Uruguay, currently ranked 14th in the world, is chasing a record-extending 16th Copa America title (currently tied with Argentina at 15 wins).

Group Stage Nearing Completion

  • Uruguay faces the United States in their final Group C match on July 2nd.
  • A draw would guarantee them the top spot in the group.

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