Behind Uruguay, who won their first two matches, Panama and hosts the United States competed for a place in the Copa America quarter-finals in the third round of Group C.
In the USA-Uruguay match in Kansas City, the promising South American team was more active, but in the first half neither team had a really big chance, while in the Bolivia-Panama match in Orlando, the Central Americans took the lead in the 22nd minute. Jose Fajardo during (Video here).
Things improved in the second half: Uruguay took the lead shortly after. Matias Oliveira With his goal (Video here) In the other match, Bolivia drew as a substitute. Bruno Miranda As a result of (Video here), so the United States could only feel that it had advanced for a few minutes.
But in the Bolivia-Panama match, the latter gained the advantage again even before the start of the match. Eduardo Guerreronac thanks for the(Video here), while the Americans did not achieve a big win over Uruguay. Another alternative from Panama Cesar Janisnak Which increased its advantage (Video here(The United States failed to equalize, so Uruguay topped the group, beating Panama and eliminating the host United States and Bolivia.
Of the eight, Uruguay will face the runner-up of Group D (possibly Brazil), while Panama will face the winner of Group D (possibly Colombia).
Copa America, United States
Group stage, Group C, Round 3
Bolivia-Panama 1-3 (Bruno Miranda 69., Ill. Fajardo 22., E. Guerrero 79., Yanes 90 +1.)
USA – Uruguay 0-1 (M. Oliveira 66.)
Final result of group C
1. Uruguay 9 points, 2. Panama 6 points, 3. United States 3 points, 4. Bolivia 0 points